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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 (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
• Comments on Draft Changes Concerning Consolidation of VDP Website Formulary Searches, Due Jan. 16, 2026
• VDP to Add Continuous Glucose Monitors to Formulary June 3, 2026

Outreach and Training

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