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Prior Authorization of Prenatal Vitamins – Pharmacy MAB 01-19-92
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, General Practice·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania Medicaid updated the format of medical necessity guidelines for prenatal vitamin prior authorization, but made no changes to the actual requirements. Non-preferred prenatal vitamins still require prior authorization with documentation of therapeutic failure, contraindication, or intolerance to preferred options.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a format update only - existing prior authorization procedures for non-preferred prenatal vitamins remain unchanged. Continue following current workflow of checking the Preferred Drug List and obtaining prior authorization for non-preferred prenatal vitamins with appropriate medical necessity documentation.