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Preferred Drug List (PDL)

Archived PDL Phase-In Implementation Schedules
PDL Phase-In Implementation Schedule (Revised 4/3/06)

PDF (7 KB)

Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date
Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Update 2006-32
ACE Inhibitors

April 3, 2006

ACE Inhibitors/Calcium Channel Blocker Combinations
Acne Agents
Analgesics, Narcotics
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Anticoagulants, Injectables
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants, Other
Antihistamines, Nonsedating
Antimigraine, Triptans
Agents for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Beta Blockers
Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents
Erythropoiesis Stimulating Proteins
Fluoroquinolones
Glucocorticoids, Inhaled
Growth Hormone
Hepatitis C Agents
Hypoglycemics, Meglitinides
Hypoglycemics, Thiazolidinediones
Multiple Sclerosis Agents
Otics, Antibiotics
Phosphate Binders and Related Agents
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Sedative Hypnotics
Ulcerative Colitis
Bladder Relaxant Preparations

May 1, 2006

Lipotropics, Other
Lipotropics, Statins
PA Required Date - Date physicians/prescribers and providers are required to request and obtain PA for non-preferred drugs on the PDL in order for prescription to be dispensed. This is also the first date drug claims will begin to deny if approved PA number is not submitted for non-preferred drugs listed on the PDL.
STAT-PA - Dispensing providers may obtain PA for the non-preferred drugs added to the PDL starting March 17, 2005. For STAT-PA requests, the date of service may be up to 31 days in the future or up to 14 days in the past.
PDL Phase-In Implementation Schedule (Revised 9/9/05)

PDF (7 KB)

Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2005-44 and 2005-60

Cytokine and CAM Antagonists

October 1, 2005

Ace Inhibitors

Alzheimer’s Agents

Antiemetics

Antifungals, Oral

Antifungals, Topical

Antiparkinson’s Agents

Antivirals

Atopic Dermatitis

Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents

Bronchodilators, Anticholinergic

Bronchodilators, Beta Agonists

Cephalosporins/Related Antibiotics

Cytokine and CAM Antagonists

Fluoroquinolones

October 3, 2005

Glucocorticoids, Inhaled

Hypoglycemics, Insulins

Hypoglycemics, Metformins

Intranasal Rhinitis

Leukotriene Modifiers

Macrolides/Ketolides

NSAIDs

Ophthalmics, Allergic Conjunctivitis

Ophthalmics, Antibiotics

Ophthalmics, Glaucoma Agents

Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

Sedative Hypnotics

Stimulants and Related Agents

PA Required Date - Date physicians/prescribers and providers are required to request and obtain PA for non-preferred drugs on the PDL in order for prescription to be dispensed. This is also the first date drug claims will begin to deny if approved PA number is not submitted for non-preferred drugs listed on the PDL.

STAT-PA - Dispensing providers may obtain PA for the non-preferred drugs added to the PDL starting September 16, 2005. For STAT-PA requests, the date of service may be up to 31 days in the future or up to 14 days in the past.

Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2005-31 And 2005-32

Alzheimer’s Agents

July 1, 2005

Anticoagulants, Injectables

July 1, 2005

Hepatitis C Agents

July 1, 2005

Sedative Hypnotics

July 15, 2005

Erythropoiesis Stimulating Proteins

July 29, 2005

Growth Hormone

July 29, 2005

Antiparkinson’s Agents

August 12, 2005

Cytokine and CAM Antagonists

October 1, 2005

PDL Phase-In Implementation Schedule (Revised 8/22/05)

PDF (64 KB)

Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date
Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2005-31 And 2005-32

Alzheimer’s Agents

July 1, 2005

Anticoagulants, Injectables

July 1, 2005

Hepatitis C Agents

July 1, 2005

Sedative Hypnotics

July 15, 2005

Erythropoiesis Stimulating Proteins

July 29, 2005

Growth Hormone

July 29, 2005

Antiparkinson’s Agents

August 12, 2005

Cytokine and CAM Antagonists

October 1, 2005

PA Required Date - Date physicians/prescribers and providers are required to request and obtain PA for non-preferred drugs on the PDL in order for prescription to be dispensed. This is also the first date drug claims will begin to deny if approved PA number is not submitted for non-preferred drugs listed on the PDL.

STAT-PA - Dispensing providers may obtain PA for the forth group of non-preferred drugs added to the PDL starting June 16, 2005. For STAT-PA requests, the date of service may be up to 31 days in the future or up to 14 days in the past.


Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date
Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2005-17 And 2005-18

Lipotropics, Statins - Caduet Only

Prior Authorization Not Required

Lipotropics, Other -- Antara Only

April 1, 2005

Ophthalmics, Glaucoma Agents

April 1, 2005

Phosphate Binders

April 1, 2005

Antiemetics

April 15, 2005

Antihistamines, Nonsedating

April 15, 2005

Bronchodilators, Anticholinergic 

April 15, 2005

Intranasal Rhinitis -- Astelin Only

April 15, 2005

Ophthalmics, Antibiotics 

April 15, 2005

Ophthalmics, Allergic Conjunctivitis 

April 15, 2005

Ulcerative Colitis 

April 15, 2005

BPH Treatments

April 29, 2005

Antifungals, Topical

April 29, 2005

Bladder Relaxants 

April 29, 2005

Analgesics, Narcotics

May 13, 2005

Bronchodilators, Beta Agonists 

May 13, 2005

Hypoglycemics, Insulins

May 27, 2005


Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date
Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2004-92 And 2004-93

ACE Inhibitors/CCB Combinations

Prior Authorization Not Required

Topical Immunomodulators (Dermatitis)

Prior Authorization Not Required

Lipotropics, Statins -- Vytorin only

Prior Authorization Not Required

Beta Blockers

January 5, 2005

Calcium Channel Blockers

January 5, 2005

NSAIDs -- Prevacid Naprapac only

January 5, 2005

Otics, Antibiotics

January 5, 2005

Antifungals, Oral

January 19, 2005

Antivirals, Influenza

January 19, 2005

Antivirals, Other

January 19, 2005

Cephalosporins and Related Antibiotics

January 19, 2005

Fluoroquinolones

January 19, 2005

Macrolides/Ketolides

January 19, 2005

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

February 2, 2005


Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date
Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2004-76 And 2004-77

Leukotriene Modifiers

Prior Authorization Not Required

Hypoglycemics, Thiazolidinediones

Prior Authorization Not Required

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

November 1, 2004

Antimigraine Agents, Triptans

November 1, 2004

Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents

November 15, 2004

Glucocorticoids, Inhaled

November 15, 2004

Lipotropics, Statins

November 15, 2004

Intranasal Rhinitis Agents

November 29, 2004

Lipotropics, Other

November 29, 2004

NSAIDs

December 13, 2004

PDL Phase-In Implementation Schedule (Revised 4/1/05)

PDF (60 KB)

Therapeutic Class

Prior Authorization Required Date

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2004-76 and 2004-77

Leukotriene Modifiers

Prior Authorization Not Required

Hypoglycemics, Thiazolidinediones

Prior Authorization Not Required

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

November 1, 2004

Antimigraine Agents, Triptans

November 1, 2004

Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents

November 15, 2004

Glucocorticoids, Inhaled

November 15, 2004

Lipotropics, Statins

November 15, 2004

Intranasal Rhinitis Agents

November 29, 2004

Lipotropics, Other

November 29, 2004

NSAIDs

December 13, 2004

Therapeutic Class

Prior Authorization Required Date

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2004-92 and 2004-93

ACE Inhibitors/CCB Combinations

Prior Authorization Not Required

Topical Immunomodulators (Dermatitis)

Prior Authorization Not Required

Lipotropics, Statins -- Vytorin only

Prior Authorization Not Required

Beta Blockers

January 5, 2005

Calcium Channel Blockers

January 5, 2005

NSAIDs -- Prevacid Naprapac only

January 5, 2005

Otics, Antibiotics

January 5, 2005

Antifungals, Oral

January 19, 2005

Antivirals, Influenza

January 19, 2005

Antivirals, Other

January 19, 2005

Cephalosporins and Related Antibiotics

January 19, 2005

Fluoroquinolones

January 19, 2005

Macrolides/Ketolides

January 19, 2005

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

February 2, 2005

Therapeutic Class

Prior Authorization Required Date

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2005-17 and 2005-18

Lipotropics, Statins - Caduet Only

Prior Authorization Not Required

Lipotropics, Other -- Antara Only

April 1, 2005

Ophthalmics, Glaucoma Agents

April 1, 2005

Phosphate Binders

April 1, 2005

Antiemetics

April 15, 2005

Antihistamines, Nonsedating

April 15, 2005

Bronchodilators, Anticholinergic

April 15, 2005

Intranasal Rhinitis -- Astelin Only

April 15, 2005

Ophthalmics, Antibiotics

April 15, 2005

Ophthalmics, Allergic Conjunctivitis

April 15, 2005

Ulcerative Colitis

April 15, 2005

BPH Treatments

April 29, 2005

Antifungals, Topical

April 29, 2005

Bladder Relaxants

April 29, 2005

Analgesics, Narcotics

May 13, 2005

Bronchodilators, Beta Agonists

May 13, 2005

Hypoglycemics, Insulins

May 27, 2005

PA Required Date — Date physicians/prescribers and providers are required to request and obtain PA for non-preferred drugs on the PDL in order for prescription to be dispensed. This is also the first date drug claims will begin to deny if the approved PA number is not submitted for non-preferred drugs listed on the PDL.

STAT-PA — Dispensing providers may obtain PA for the third group of non-preferred drugs added to the PDL starting March 17, 2005, except for Nonsedating Antihistamines that may be obtained starting April 7, 2005. For STAT-PA requests, the date of service may be up to 31 days in the future or up to 14 days in the past.


PDL Phase-In Implementation Schedule, (Revised 12/8/04)

PDF (59 KB)

Therapeutic Class

Prior Authorization Required Date

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2004-76 and 2004-77

Leukotriene Modifiers

Prior Authorization Not Required

Hypoglycemics, Thiazolidinediones

Prior Authorization Not Required

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

November 1, 2004

Antimigraine Agents, Triptans

November 1, 2004

Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents

November 15, 2004

Glucocorticoids, Inhaled

November 15, 2004

Lipotropics, Statins

November 15, 2004

Intranasal Rhinitis Agents

November 29, 2004

Lipotropics, Other

November 29, 2004

NSAIDs

December 13, 2004

Therapeutic Class

Prior Authorization Required Date

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Updates 2004-92 and 2004-93

ACE Inhibitors/CCB Combinations

Prior Authorization Not Required

Topical Immunomodulators (Dermatitis)

Prior Authorization Not Required

Lipotropics, Statins — Vytorin only

Prior Authorization Not Required

Beta Blockers

January 5, 2005

Calcium Channel Blockers

January 5, 2005

NSAIDs — Prevacid Naprapac only

January 5, 2005

Otics, Antibiotics

January 5, 2005

Antifungals, Oral

January 19, 2005

Antivirals, Influenza

January 19, 2005

Antivirals, Other

January 19, 2005

Cephalosporins and Related Antibiotics

January 19, 2005

Fluoroquinolones

January 19, 2005

Macrolides/Ketolides

January 19, 2005

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

February 2, 2005

PA Required Date — Date physicians/prescribers and providers are required to request and obtain PA for non-preferred drugs on the PDL in order for prescription to be dispensed. This is also the first date drug claims will begin to deny if approved PA number is not submitted for non-preferred drugs listed on the PDL.
STAT PA — Dispensing providers may obtain PA for the second group of non-preferred drugs added to the PDL starting December 16, 2004, except for PPIs which may be obtained starting January 19, 2005. For STAT PA requests, the date of service may be up to 31 days in the future or up to 14 days in the past.
PDL Phase-In Implementation Schedule, (10/1/04)

PDF (43 KB)

Therapeutic Class Prior Authorization Required Date

Leukotriene Modifiers

Prior Authorization Not Required

Hypoglycemics, Thiazolidinediones

Prior Authorization Not Required

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

November 1, 2004

Antimigraine Agents, Triptans

November 1, 2004

Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents

November 15, 2004

Glucocorticoids, Inhaled

November 15, 2004

Lipotropics, Statins*

November 15, 2004

Intranasal Rhinitis Agents

November 29, 2004

Lipotropics, Other

November 29, 2004

NSAIDs*

December 13, 2004

* Please note: The following drugs previously required Prior Authorization (PA). Effective October 1, 2004 these drugs are non-preferred and require the use of the new Prior Authorization/Preferred Drug List (PA/PDL) Exemption Request: Caduet, Pravachol, Pravigard, Vytorin, Arthrotec, Bextra, Celebrex, Mobic.
PA Required Date — Date physicians/prescribers and providers are required to request and obtain PA for non-preferred drugs on the PDL in order for prescription to be dispensed. See note above for exceptions. This is also the first date drug claims will begin to deny if approved PA number is not submitted for non-preferred drugs listed on the PDL.
STAT-PA — Dispensing providers may obtain PA for non-preferred drugs listed on PDL starting October 13, 2004. For STAT-PA requests, the date of service may be up to 31 days in the future or up to four days in the past.

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