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Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Scheduled For July 24, 2026

Medicaid will publish the semi-annual Preferred Drug List [ [link removed] ] (PDL) update on July 24, 2026. We made the PDL changes based on recommendations from the January and April 2026 Texas Drug Utilization Review Board meetings.

*Other News*


* Updated Drug Utilization Review Board Handbook Available [ [link removed] ]
* VDP To Begin NCPDP Version F6 Transition Planning [ [link removed] ]
* Reminder: Healthy Texas Women Drug Expansion, New Prior Authorizations, Begins July 1, 2026 [ [link removed] ]
* Addition of Adult Vaccines on the Medicaid Formulary Began June 1, 2026 [ [link removed] ]

*Outreach and Training Reminders*


* Pharmacies Must Ensure Contact Information Is Current in PEMS [ [link removed] ]
* Drug Shortage and Expedited Formulary, Preferred Drug List Addition Notification Available [ [link removed] ]
* Texas Health Steps Includes Pharmacy Education Opportunities [ [link removed] ]
















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