Iowa Medicaid PDL

Latest News

2021/03/19
- PDL Changes Effective April 1, 2021 (Regranex, Santyl)
2021/01/19
- IME Provider Portal Maintenance Window
2020/12/04
- PDL Changes Effective December 18, 2020 (colchicine)
2020/07/02
- PDL Changes Effective July 17, 2020 (clomipramine)
2020/06/11
- PDL Changes Effective July 3, 2020 (olopatadine ophthalmic)
2020/06/08
- PDL Changes Effective July 3, 2020 (methylphenidate er osmotic release tablet)
2020/04/16
- PDL Changes Effective May 1, 2020 (brand/generic updates)
2020/04/02
- PDL Changes Effective April 10, 2020 (Carafate, Nexium, nizatidine)
2020/03/24
- PDL Changes Effective March 27, 2020 (inhalers)
2019/12/02
- Informational Letter #2074 MC-FFS Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program Changes Effective January 1, 2020
2019/11/22
- PDL Changes Effective December 6, 2019 (diclofenac gel)
2019/10/11
- PDL Changes Effective October 25, 2019 (Famotidine Suspension)
2019/03/28
- PDL Changes Effective April 12, 2019 (Octreotide)
2019/03/27
- PDL Changes Effective April 12, 2019 (Loperamide)
2019/03/05
- PDL Changes Effective April 1, 2019 (Epclusa)
2019/01/11
- PDL Changes Effective January 25, 2019 (OTC Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Oral Powder)
2018/08/20
- PDL Changes Effective August 31, 2018 (linezolid, tobramycin neb solution)
2018/07/24
- PDL Changes Effective August 3, 2018 (vancomycin)
2018/01/17
- PDL Changes Effective February 9, 2018 (atomoxetine)
2018/01/08
- PDL Changes Effective January 12, 2018 (potassium chloride er capsules)
2017/10/24
- PDL Changes Effective November 3, 2017 (generic Femcon Fe)
2017/10/16
- PDL Changes Effective October 20, 2017 (levonorgestrel emergency contraception)
2017/10/02
- PDL Changes Effective October 6, 2017 (tobramycin nebulization solution)
2017/07/14
- PDL Changes Effective July 21, 2017(epinephrine auto-injector)
2017/05/08
- PDL Changes Effective May 12, 2017 (Vancomycin)
2016/10/03
- IME Provider Portal Maintenance Window
2016/02/01
- PDL Changes Effective February 5, 2016 (Amicar)
2015/08/04
- PDL Changes Effective August 7, 2015 (divalproex er and metoprolol succinate)
2015/04/23
- PDL Changes Effective April 24, 2015 (duloxetine)
2015/01/29
- PDL Changes Effective February 6, 2015 (acamprosate)
2014/12/18
- PDL Changes Effective December 26, 2014 (bromocriptine, duloxetine & xulane)
2014/12/04
- PDL Changes Effective December 12, 2014 (levofloxacin oral solution)
2014/09/26
- PDL Changes Effective September 26, 2014 (hypercare & generics for Nephrocaps)
2014/07/15
- PDL Changes Effective July 25, 2014 (Inderal LA)
2014/05/30
- PDL Changes Effective June 6, 2014 (Aldara)
2014/01/29
- Changes in coverage for prescription combination drug products containing acetaminophen
2013/05/24
- PDL Changes Effective May 31, 2013 (immediate release methylphenidate tablets) *Second Notice
2013/05/02
- Update to April 29, 2013 Notification Regarding Coverage of Ritalin SR and methylphenidate sr
2013/04/29
- PDL Changes Effective May 31, 2013 (Immediate release methylphenidate tablets)
2013/04/29
- PDL Changes Effective May 1, 2013 (Ritalin SR & methylphenidate sr)
2013/04/26
- PDL Changes Effective May 1, 2013 (Benzaclin & Duac)
2013/04/02
- Update to February 12, 2013 Notification Regarding Coverage of Colgate Products
2013/03/25
- PDL Changes Coverage of Doxycycline Effective March 29, 2013
2013/02/13
- Correction to February 11, 2013 Notification Regarding PDL Changes (Fortical & Miacalcin)
2013/02/12
- Coverage of Colgate Products Effective April 1, 2013
2013/02/11
- PDL Changes Effective February 15, 2013 (Fortical & Miacalcin)
2012/11/27
- Abilify Tablet Splitting Requirement Effective January 1, 2013
2012/11/14
- SMAC Changes Effective November 23, 2012 (Valtrex)
2012/10/31
- SMAC Changes Effective November 9, 2012 (Lexapro)
2012/09/12
- SMAC Changes Effective October 1, 2012 (Singulair)
2012/07/31
- SMAC Changes Effective August 3, 2012 (Lipitor)
2012/07/03
- Status change for Concerta Effective 7/13/12
2012/07/03
- SMAC Changes Effective July 6, 2012 (Plavix)
2012/05/21
- SMAC Changes Effective May 25, 2012 (Zyprexa)
2012/05/02
- SMAC Changes Effective May 11, 2012 (Seroquel)
2011/12/02
- SMAC Changes Effective December 9, 2011
2011/11/15
- Coverage of Actos and Metrocream
2011/05/27
- POS Downtime on June 5, 2011
2011/05/10
- Deletion of Cold, Cough, and Allergy Products
2011/04/04
- SSDC CY2012 Solicitation Letter to Manufacturers
2011/03/25
- SMAC Changes Effective April 2, 2011 (Protonix)
2010/12/28
- Coverage of Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream
2010/12/02
- Coverage of Non-Drug Products through Pharmacy Point of Sale (POS)
2010/10/11
- Coverage of LEgend Benzoyl Peroxide
2010/08/16
- SMAC Changes Effective September 17, 2010 (Ditropan XL & Naratriptan)
2010/07/23
- SMAC Changes Effective August 13, 2010 (Biaxin)
2010/07/13
- SMAC Changes Effective July 16, 2010 (Tamsulosin & Wellbutrin SR)
2010/05/13
- SMAC Changes Effective May 14, 2010 (Acular, Desferal, & Temazepam)
2010/05/06
- The June 10, 2010 P&T Meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is September 9, 2010.
2010/04/05
- SSDC Contract Year 2011 Solicitation Letter
2010/03/25
- Coverage of Legend Benzoyl Peroxide
2010/02/19
- Coverage of H1N1 Vaccines
2010/01/25
- Iowa Medicaid Enterprise Phone Information
2009/12/18
- Duragesic and Fentanyl Transdermal Patches Update
2009/11/19
- SMAC Changes Effective 12-1-09
2009/11/09
- Iowa Medicaid Specialty Drug List Effective 12/1/09 (Brand/Generic Changes)
2009/10/28
- Acyclovir Suspensions Update
2009/10/12
- Ranitidine Syrup and Zantac Syrup Update
2009/07/16
- Cefdinir and Isotretinoin Update
2009/06/04
- Pharmacy Fax Blast 6-4-09
2009/05/13
- Effexor, Keppra, Lamictal, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Venlafaxine Update
2009/05/08
- Raptiva Withdrawal
2009/05/04
- Change in Payment Status for Legend Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG) Products
2009/02/25
- OTC Cetirizine Update
2009/02/12
- Risperdal Update
2009/01/26
- Revisions to the PDL Regarding Papain Containing Products
2009/01/26
- SMAC Update Effective 02/04/2009
2008/08/28
- FDA Effort to Remove Unapproved Drugs From the Market
2008/06/24
- Flood and Tornado Pharmacy Services
2008/03/31
- Glucagon Rescue Kits
2007/11/29
- Suspension of Select Quantity Limits for Iowa Medicaid
2007/10/02
- TAMPER-RESISTANT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PADS
2007/08/31
- Tamper-Resistant Prescription Drug Pads for Covered Outpatient Drugs
2007/08/08
- Driving Directions and Parking Maps to IME

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PDL Changes Effective July 3, 2020 100.39 KB (methylphenidate er osmotic release tablet) 2020/06/08
PDL Changes Effective April 12, 2019 42.66 KB (Octreotide) 2019/03/28
PDL Changes Effective October 20, 2017 (levonorgestrel emergency contraception) 72.28 KB 2017/10/16
IME Provider Portal Maintenance Window 106 KB 2016/10/03
PDL Changes Effective May 31, 2013 (immediate release methylphenidate tablets) *Second Notice 11.46 KB 2013/05/24