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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 (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
• VDP To Begin NCPDP Version F6 Transition Planning
• Reminder: Healthy Texas Women Drug Expansion, New Prior Authorizations, Begins July 1, 2026
• Addition of Adult Vaccines on the Medicaid Formulary Began June 1, 2026

Outreach and Training Reminders

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