Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Pharmacy Quarterly Update [Medicaid] Alabama Medicaid Agency Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Pharmacy Quarterly Update will be effective July 1, 2023.

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Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Pharmacy Quarterly Update [Medicaid] Effective January 1, 2023, the Alabama Medicaid Agency will require Pradaxa to be billed with a Dispense as Written (DAW) Code of 9 and require Prior Authorization (PA) for Dabigatran (generic Pradaxa). Brand Pradaxa will remain as preferred.

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Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Pharmacy Quarterly Update [Medicaid] Effective July 1, 2025, the Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid) will: Continue to monitor the stimulant shortage affecting ADHD medications. Require PA for buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual film. Brand Suboxone will become non-preferred. Require PA for generic dapagliflozin. Update the PDL to reflect the quarterly updates listed below:

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