States warned to stop giving Medicaid-paid Viagra to sex offenders
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers moved Tuesday to eliminate federal payments for Viagra and other drugs that treat impotence, as a federal agency warned states that they could face sanctions if they don't end Medicaid coverage for such drugs for convicted sex offenders.
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