Peach State Health Plan strongly encourages Synagis administration in the physician’s office. The Synagis season in Georgia is expected to run from 10/1/2009 through 3/31/2010. In the event, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that RSV is being detected earlier than October 1, 2009 or the incidence is remaining high after March 31, 2010, Peach State  would consider extending the season beyond the dates noted. Requests for home administration will only be approved if:

1. Child is homebound and unable to travel
2. Child is immune compromised and may be endangered by contact with other children in the physician’s office.

If an alternate venue for Synagis administration is necessary, because the physician will not stock the drug, the physician’s office may contact our Pharmacy Department for assistance at 1-800-514-0083.

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