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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Drug Prior Approval Information

Some prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines require prior authorization for Medicaid reimbursement. Depending upon the drug, either the prescribing physician or the dispensing pharmacist may submit the request.

Drug Prior Approval requests may be submitted using the following methods:

Check Drug Prior Approval request status using the following methods:

Depending upon the drug, either the prescribing physician or the dispensing pharmacist may submit the request. Certain drugs require specific forms.