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Change in Preferred Drug List Status for Stimulants and Related Agents Drug Class, Effective Aug. 18, 2025

HHSC will remove the non-preferred status [ [link removed] ] from the methylphenidate products on the preferred drug list effective Aug. 18, 2025.

*Other News*


* Change in PDL Status for Stimulants and Related Agents Drug Class, Effective Aug. 11, 2025 [ [link removed] ]
* Temporary Non-preferred Drug Status to Start Sept. 1, 2025 [ [link removed] ]
* Updated Clinical Prior Authorization Assistance Chart Now Available [ [link removed] ]
* Updated Pharmacy Provider Procedure Manual Now Available [ [link removed] ]
* Labor Day Holiday to Delay Pharmacy Payments (Sept. 1) [ [link removed] ]

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* Reminder: Pharmacies Must Ensure Contact Information Is Current in PEMS [ [link removed] ]
* VDP Provider Portal Registration, Training Information
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* For prescribers [ [link removed] ]

* Texas Health Steps Includes Pharmacy Education Opportunities [ [link removed] ]
















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