Sec. 1579.106. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN DRUGS. (a) In this section, "drug formulary" means a list of drugs preferred for use and eligible for coverage by a health coverage plan.
(b) A health coverage plan provided under this chapter that uses a drug formulary in providing a prescription drug benefit must require prior authorization for coverage of the following categories of prescribed drugs if the specific drug prescribed is not included in the formulary:
(1) a gastrointestinal drug;
(2) a cholesterol-lowering drug;
(3) an anti-inflammatory drug;
(4) an antihistamine drug; and
(5) an antidepressant drug.
(c) Every six months the trustee shall submit to the comptroller and the Legislative Budget Board a report regarding any cost savings achieved in the program through implementation of the prior authorization requirement of this section. The report must cover the previous six-month period.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1G.003, eff. April 1, 2009.
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