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Silver State Scripts Board (SSSB) Made Changes to Preferred Drug List (PDL) Effective July 5, 2024
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Pharmacy, Family Medicine, General Practice +5 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jul 5, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid updated their Preferred Drug List effective July 5, 2024, moving multiple medications between preferred and non-preferred status across 9 drug classes. This affects prior authorization requirements and coverage for patients with Nevada Medicaid.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and clinical staff must review Nevada Medicaid patients' current medications against the updated PDL. Update prior authorization workflows for drugs moved to non-preferred status including Opsynvi, Revatio, Tracleer, Dexilant, Nexium powder, Amitiza, and Renvela. Verify coverage status before prescribing and inform providers of preferred alternatives like sildenafil, lubiprostone, sevelamer carbonate, and generic amphetamine salts combo ER.