NYRx Preferred Drug Quick List
For NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program, prescribers should review and prescribe preferred products whenever possible. The preferred drugs generally do not require prior authorization when prescribed according to FDA labeling, unless otherwise indicated. Please refer to the NYRx Preferred Drug Quick List for a resource containing only preferred drugs.
The NYRx Preferred Drug List contains both Preferred and Non-Preferred products and clinical criteria parameters indicated with an abbreviated-red superscript. For more information about prior authorizations with NYRx, please reach out to the NYRx Education & Outreach (E&O) Team. The NYRx E&O team supports NYSDOH with training and education regarding NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program. The NYRx E&O team serves as a liaison between NYRx and the Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and assists with complex pharmacy cases. In addition, this team offers specialized support to NYRx stakeholders that care for member populations who may have HIV/AIDs, Hemophilia, Substance Use Disorder, Hepatitis C, Serious Mental Illness, or are in Foster Care. To learn more about NYRx E&O, please visit: NYRx E&O Homepage, send an email to [email protected] or call the NYRx E&O Call Center at (833) 967-7310 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ET.
