D. Drugs for use outside the facility

Drugs and biologicals furnished by a facility to an inpatient for use outside the facility are, in general, not covered as extended care services. However, if the drug or biological is deemed medically necessary to permit or facilitate the patient's departure from the facility, and a supply is required until they can obtain a continuing supply, the drugs or biologicals would be covered as an extended care service. Drugs and biologicals furnished to outpatients of SNF's are not covered.