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Stimulants/ADHD Agents Update to Preferred Drug List (PDL)
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid is adding Concerta brand name to the preferred drug list effective July 1, 2017, due to discontinuation of Metadate CD. Pharmacies should continue dispensing Metadate CD until supply is exhausted, then switch patients to preferred alternatives.
Action Required
No immediate billing team action required. This is a pharmacy-focused notice about preferred drug list changes that primarily affects medication dispensing rather than billing procedures. Providers treating ADHD patients should be aware of preferred methylphenidate products for Illinois Medicaid patients.