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*Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Updates Scheduled For Two Publications in Jan. 2026*

HHSC will publish updates to the semi-annual Texas Medicaid Preferred Drug List [ [link removed] ] (PDL) in two parts:


* The Texas Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board reviewed the Hepatitis C drug class for PDL status at the Oct. 24, 2025, meeting. HHSC will implement that class's recommendations on Jan. 1, 2026.
* We will publish the remaining changes based on the recommendations from the July and Oct. 2025 DUR Board meetings on Jan. 30, 2026.

*Other News*


* VDP Forms Search Now Available [ [link removed] ]
* Comments on Draft Changes Concerning Consolidation of VDP Website Formulary Searches, Due Jan. 16, 2026 [ [link removed] ]
* VDP to Add Continuous Glucose Monitors to Formulary June 3, 2026 [ [link removed] ]

*Outreach and Training*


* Texas Health Steps Includes Pharmacy Education Opportunities [ [link removed] ]
* Pharmacies Must Ensure Contact Information Is Current in PEMS [ [link removed] ]
* VDP Provider Portal Registration, Training Information
* For pharmacies [ [link removed] ]
* For prescribers [ [link removed] ]

















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