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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 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
• Temporary Non-preferred Drug Status to Start Sept. 1, 2025
• Updated Clinical Prior Authorization Assistance Chart Now Available
• Updated Pharmacy Provider Procedure Manual Now Available
• Labor Day Holiday to Delay Pharmacy Payments (Sept. 1)

Outreach and Training

• Reminder: Pharmacies Must Ensure Contact Information Is Current in PEMS
• VDP Provider Portal Registration, Training Information
  • For pharmacies
  • For prescribers
• Texas Health Steps Includes Pharmacy Education Opportunities