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 "id": "mcd:2957a7f9-9a15-453e-9afd-3bbdcbac8fd3",
 "slug": "state-drug-utilization-data",
 "source": "data.medicaid.gov",
 "title": "State Drug Utilization Data",
 "summary": "Covered outpatient drugs paid for by state Medicaid agencies, by state, drug name and National Drug Code, with prescriptions and dollars reimbursed.",
 "description": "Drug utilization data are reported by states for covered outpatient drugs that are paid for by state Medicaid agencies since the start of the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. The data includes state, drug name, National Drug Code, number of prescriptions and dollars reimbursed. Data descriptions are available on Medicaid.gov: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/prescription-drugs/state-drug-utilization-data/state-drug-utilization-data-faq/index.html",
 "aliases": [
  "medicaid prescriptions",
  "SDUD",
  "medicaid drug utilization",
  "medicaid drug use by state"
 ],
 "keywords": [
  "Pharmacy",
  "Medicaid Reimbursements",
  "Drug Utilization"
 ],
 "themes": [
  "State Drug Utilization"
 ],
 "topics": [
  "drugs",
  "spending-utilization",
  "medicaid-chip"
 ],
 "category": "State Drug Utilization",
 "publisher": "Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data.medicaid.gov",
 "contact": "Medicaid.gov@cms.hhs.gov",
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 "dictionary_kind": "tableschema",
 "methodology_urls": [],
 "state_column": "state",
 "row_count": 1287884,
 "posted": "2026-07-10",
 "modified": "2026-07-10",
 "period_start": null,
 "period_end": null,
 "latest_period": null,
 "cadence": "every 10 years",
 "next_update": null,
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   "label": "Record ID",
   "type": "string",
   "meaning": "Constant of “FFSU” or “MCOU” - The FFSU Record ID indicates that the information for this NDC represents a Fee-for-Service Utilization record. The MCOU Record ID indicates that the information for this NDC represents a Managed Care Organization Utilization record. Valid Values: 4Q2009 and earlier = Constant record of FFSU 1Q2010 and beyond = FFSU & MCOU",
   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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   "type": "string",
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   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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   "meaning": "NDC #3 - Third segment of National Drug Code",
   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
  },
  {
   "name": "quarter",
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   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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  {
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   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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  {
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   "type": "number",
   "meaning": "The total number of units (based on Unit Type) of the drug (11-digit NDC level) reimbursed by the state during the period covered. [Numeric 15 positions: 11 whole numbers, decimal (.), 3 decimals] (99999999999.999).",
   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
  },
  {
   "name": "number_of_prescriptions",
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   "type": "integer",
   "meaning": "The number of prescriptions reimbursed (by the Medicaid Program ONLY) to pharmacists for the (11-digit NDC) drug for the period covered. [Numeric 9 whole numbers] (999999999).",
   "source": "medicaid-dictionary"
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  {
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   "meaning": "The total amount reimbursed by both Medicaid and non-Medicaid entities to pharmacies for the (11-digit NDC) drug in the period covered (two below fields added together). This total is not reduced or affected by Medicaid rebates paid to the state. This amount represents both the Federal and State Reimbursement and is inclusive of dispensing fees. [Numeric 15 positions: 12 whole numbers, decimal (.), 2 decimal places] (999999999999.99).",
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   "meaning": "The amount reimbursed (by the Medicaid Program ONLY) to pharmacies for the (11-digit NDC) drug in the period covered. ([Numeric 13 positions: 10 whole numbers, decimal (.), 2 decimal places] (9999999999.99).",
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 "checked": "2026-10-25",
 "family_size": 36,
 "latest_title": "State Drug Utilization Data 2026",
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