Summary of April 2024 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

The Texas Drug Utilization Review Board met Friday, April 26, 2024, to recommend clinical prior authorizations and drugs on the Texas Medicaid Preferred Drug List. A summary of the meeting is now available.

Other news:

• Prescriber Survey Opportunity About Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Expires May 14 (for prescribing providers only)
• 2024 Preferred Drug List Updated
• Memorial Day Holiday to Delay Pharmacy Payments
• Change in Preferred Drug List Status for Lincosamides/Oxazolidinones/Streptogramins Drug Class
• April 2024 NDC-to-HCPCS Crosswalk Now Available for Clinician-Administered Drug Processing
• Revised Drug Manufacturer Manual and Texas Drug Utilization Review Board Handbook Available

Gainwell System Training Information:

• VDP Provider Portal Training Information Available
• Electronic Certification Of Information Portal Training Information Available

Pharmacy Education Reminders:

• Pharmacy Education Information and Opportunities
• Pharmacy Email Addresses Must Be Current in PEMS