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Change in PDL Status for Antivirals, Oral Drug Class
Date: March 22, 2024
Attention: All Providers
Effective date: March 7, 2024
Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to let providers know that effective March 7, 2024, valganciclovir tablet will now be preferred along with brand Valcyte. This is in response to the shortage of the brand product Valcyte by the manufacturer.
How this impacts providers: The change will allow providers to prescribe the generic without requiring preferred drug list (PDL) prior authorization at this time and continue accessing necessary medication for their patients.
Next step for Providers: Prescribers are encouraged to proactively obtain a prescription for the preferred alternatives to avoid disruption in patient’s therapy. Prescribers should share this communication with their staff.
If you have any questions, please email TCHP Pharmacy at: tchppharmacy@texaschildrens.org.
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