Preferred Drug List definition

Preferred Drug List means the list of Preferred Drugs issued by CareFirst and used by health care providers when writing, and Pharmacists, when filling, prescriptions. All Generic Drugs are included in the Preferred Drug List. Not all Brand Name Drugs listed in the Formulary are included in the Preferred Drug List. CareFirst may change this list periodically without notice to Members. A copy of the Preferred Drug List is available to the Member upon request.
Preferred Drug List and “PDL” each means a list:
Preferred Drug List or "PDL" means the list of drugs selected by the appointing authority to be used by applicable state agencies as the basis for the purchase of drugs in state purchased health care programs.

Examples of Preferred Drug List in a sentence

  • The lists of Prescription Drugs and Specialty Medications that require Authorization are published on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming’s Preferred Drug List found on www.yourwyoblue.com.

  • The agency makes exceptions to their published Preferred Drug List if drug shortages occur.

  • A link to the ODM Unified Preferred Drug List (UPDL) at xxxxx://xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/drug-coverage.

  • She introduced Change Healthcare, DOM’s Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Supplemental Rebate (SR) vendor.

  • She introduced Goold Health Systems, DOM’s Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Supplemental Rebate (SR) vendor.


More Definitions of Preferred Drug List

Preferred Drug List. A listing of prescription products selected by a pharmaceutical and therapeutics committee as cost-effective choices for clinician consideration when prescribing for Medicaid recipients.
Preferred Drug List or "PDL" means the list of drugs that meet the safety, clinical efficacy, and pricing standards employed by the P&T Committee and adopted by the department for the Virginia Medicaid fee-for-service program. Most drugs on the PDL may be prescribed and dispensed in the Virginia Medicaid fee-for-service program without prior authorization; however, some drugs as recommended by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee may require authorization prior to dispensing to the patient.
Preferred Drug List. (PDL) shall mean a document listing various pharmaceutical products covered by the State Medicaid Program for the purpose of guiding the prescribing, dispensing and acquisition of pharmaceutical products. All drugs of manufacturers with OBRA 90 rebate agreements with CMS will remain covered, although some drugs that are Non-Preferred may require Prior Authorization consistent with Section 1927 of the Social Security Act. The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee will review drugs on a monthly or bi-monthly basis to make recommendations to the Department for drugs to be listed as Preferred or Non-Preferred on the PDL.
Preferred Drug List means a list of:
Preferred Drug List means a list of prescription drugs for which the state will make payment without prior authorization or additional charge to the medicaid recipient and that is based on clinical evidence for efficacy and meets the department's cost-effectiveness criteria;
Preferred Drug List. A list of prescription drugs and compounded drugs that have been approved by our Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for our Members. This Committee, which is made up of Plan Physicians and other Plan Providers, selects prescription drugs for inclusion in the Preferred Drug List based on a number of factors, including but not limited to safety and effectiveness as determined from a review of Medical Literature, Standard Reference Compendia, and research. Prescription Drug (“Rx”) Coinsurance: A percentage of the Allowable Charge that you must pay for each prescription or prescription refill. Prescription Drug (“Rx”) Copayment: The specific dollar amount that you must pay for each prescription or prescription refill. Standard Manufacturer’s Package Size: The volume or quantity of a drug or medication that is placed in a receptacle by the maker/distributor of the drug or medication, and is intended by the maker/distributor to be distributed in that volume or quantity. Standard Reference Compendia: Any authoritative compendia as recognized from time to time by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Commissioner. Tobacco Cessation Drugs: Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prescription drugs approved by the FDA to treat tobacco dependence
Preferred Drug List means prescription drugs, within specified therapeutic classes, or that are comparatively effective, that are designated as preferred for use as determined by a committee of physicians and pharmacists and approved by the department.