Laetrile and Related Substances

Laetrile and related nitriloside substances (including amygdalin and 'vitamin B-17') are not recognized as safe and effective for any therapeutic use and are not covered by Medicare/Medicaid. Payment is prohibited for the drugs themselves, for services related to their administration, for hospital stays solely for their administration, and for their use during otherwise covered inpatient stays.

"Laetrile and related nitriloside substances (including amygdalin, Sarcarcinase, vitamin B-17) are not recognized as safe and effective for any therapeutic use; Medicare/Medicaid payment is not allo..."

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