The P&T Commission is currently seeking providers who serve Medicaid members to apply to the committee. Any Physician, Pharmacist or Healthcare Professional interested in serving in this capacity should complete an Application on the Iowa Talent Bank. Please note that completion of a Conflict of Interest Disclosure will also be required.
In accordance with Chapter 249A.20A of the Code of Iowa (as amended by H.F. 619, 80th GA 2003) the P & T Committee was established within the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) for the purpose of developing, recommending and providing ongoing review of a Preferred Drug List (PDL).
The committee consists of nine (9) voting members who are health care professionals and possess recognized knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following:
The membership is comprised of at least one third, but not more than fifty-one percent licensed and actively practicing physicians and at least on third licensed and actively practicing will pharmacists. The committee is composed of 9 Members: 4 Physicians (including one Psychiatrist); 3 Pharmacists (including one research affiliated); 1 Physician Assistant and 1 Healthcare Professional (currently a RN).
The committee members are appointed to terms of two years. Members may be appointed to more than one term.
The Committee meets three times a year, the third Thursdays of April, August and November and provides recommendations on the PDL to the DHHS.
| File | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COI P&T Member 37 KB | 2023/05/05 |
Please click on a date for more information.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2024 | 9:30am - 2:30pm | TBD |
| August 15, 2024 | 9:30am - 2:30pm | TBD |
Please click on a date for more information.
| File | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistance P & T Committee Report to the Iowa Legislature (copy) 2.06 MB | 2006/01/12 | |
| Draft Mental Health Recommendations to Legislature for 12-22-05 Teleconference - DRAFT (copy) 139.17 KB | 2006/01/12 | |
| Mental Heath Recommendation Appendix - DRAFT (copy) 97.71 KB | 2006/01/12 | |
| Web Posting for MH SubCommittee 23 KB | 2005/09/15 |
If you have questions or comments about the Iowa Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) that are not presently addressed on this website, for the quickest response, send an e-mail to info@iowamedicaidpdl.com. All submissions to this email address become public documents. Comments are posted on the website with hardcopies of the comments presented to the P&T Committee members at each meeting.
Iowa Medicaid
Attn: Pharmacy Services
1305 East Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114