Health Care Services

Upcoming Alaska Medicaid P&T Drug Class Reviews
  • Meeting #32: April 17, 2009
  • Meeting #31: January 16, 2009
  • Meeting #30: November 14, 2008
  • Meeting #29: September 26, 2008
Alaska Medicaid P&T Drug Class Review

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid
P&T Meeting

New classes for review are noted with an asterisk.

September 2008

 

August 22,
2008

September 26,
2008

LMW Heparins

Blood Thinner

 

 

Hematopoietic Agents

Anemia

 

 

Electrolyte Depleters

Renal Disease

 

 

Bisphosphonates

Osteoporosis

 

 

Androgen Hormone Inhibitors

Prostate

 

 

Alpha Blockers

Prostate and high blood pressure

 

 

Alzheimer’s Drugs

Alzheimer’s Disease

 

 

MS drugs

Multiple Sclerosis

 

 

Parkinson Drugs

Parkinson’s Disease

 

 

Anti-TNF Drugs

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs

 

 

Statins

Cholesterol Medications

 

 

Fibric Acid Derivatives

Cholesterol Medications

 

 

Niacins

Cholesterol Medications

 

 

* Bile Acid Sequestrants

Cholesterol Medications

 

 

* Endothelial Receptor Antagonists

Pulmonary Hypertension

 

 

* Topical Agents for Psoriasis

Psoriasis

 

 

* Calcitonins

Osteoporosis

 

 

* Platelet Inhibitors

Blood Thinner

 

 

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid
P&T Meeting

New classes for review are noted with an asterisk.

November 2008

 

October 10, 2008

November 14, 2008

*Atypical Antipsychotics

 

 

 

Growth Hormone

Growth Hormone

 

 

SSRI

Antidepressant

 

 

SNRI

Antidepressant

 

 

Other Antidepressants

Antidepressant

 

 

Sedative Hypnotics

Sleeping Aid

 

 

ADD/ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder

 

 

Anticonvulsants,
1st Generation

Anti-seizure

 

 

Anticonvulsants,
2nd Generation

Anti-seizure

 

 

Long Acting Opioids

Pain

 

 

Fentanyl, buccal

Pain

 

 

PPIs

Anti-ulcer

 

 

H2RA

Anti-ulcer

 

 

Urinary Tract Antispasmodics

Urinary Incontinence

 

 

COX-2 Inhibitor

Arthritis

 

 

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid
P&T Meeting

New classes for review are noted with an asterisk.

January 2009

 

December 12, 2008

January 16, 2009

Benzoyl Peroxide / Clindamycin Combos

Acne

 

 

Renin Inhibitors

High Blood Pressure

 

 

ACE

High Blood Pressure

 

 

ARB

High Blood Pressure

 

 

CCB

High Blood Pressure

 

 

Topical Iimmunomodulators

Skin Rash

 

 

Oral Beta Blockers

Heart and Blood Pressure

 

 

Sulfonylureas

Diabetes

 

 

Insulins

Diabetes

 

 

TZDs

Diabetes

 

 

Biguanides

Diabetes

 

 

Metglinides

Diabetes

 

 

Incretin Mimetics

Diabetes

 

 

Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor

Diabetes

 

 

Glaucoma Agents

Glaucoma

 

 

* Ulcerative Colitis

Colitis

 

 

* Testosterone Topical

Hormone
Replacement

 

 

* Topical Retinoids

Acne

 

 

* Immunosuppressants

Anti-rejection medications for transplants

 

 

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid
P&T Meeting

New classes for review are noted with an asterisk.

April 2009

 

March 13, 2009

April 17, 2009

Low-sedating Antihistamines

Anti-allergy

 

 

Otic Quinolones

Antibiotics for ears

 

 

Anti-emetic

Anti-nauseant

 

 

Anti-migraine

Anti-migraine

 

 

Nasal Steroids

Anti-allergy

 

 

Leukotriene Inhibitors

Asthma

 

 

Inhaled Steroids

Asthma

 

 

Short Acting Beta Agonists

Asthma

 

 

Long Acting Beta Agonists

Asthma

 

 

COPD Inhalant Drugs

COPD

 

 

2nd & 3rd Generation Cephlasporins

Antibiotics

 

 

2nd & 3rd Generation Quinolones

Antibiotics

 

 

Ophthalmic Anti-allergy
Agents

Anti-allergy for eyes

 

 

Ophthalmic Mast Cell Stablizers

Anti-allergy for eyes

 

 

Ophthalmic Quinolones

Antibiotics for the eyes

 

 

Ophthalmic
Immunomodulator

Dry eyes

 

 

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Medications

 

 

Anti-herpes
Oral Medication

Genital Herpes, Shingles

 

 

Anti-fungal – Onychomycosis

Nail Fungus

 

 

Macrolides

Oral Antibiotic

 

 

* Topical Antiviral

Genital Herpes, Shingles

 

 

* Ophthalmic NSAIDS

Ophthalmic Inflammation

 

 

 

 

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid
P&T Meeting

All classes are being re-reviewed unless noted with an asterisk *

September 2007

 

August 20, 2007

September 28, 2007

* LMW Heparins

Blood thinner

 

 

* Hematopoietic Agents

Anemia

 

 

Electrolyte Depleters

Renal Disease

 

 

Bisphosphonates

Osteoporosis

 

 

Androgen Hormone Inhibitors

Prostate

 

 

Alpha Blockers

Prostate and high blood pressure

 

 

Alzheimer’s Drugs

Alzheimer’s Disease

 

 

MS drugs

Multiple Sclerosis

 

 

Parkinson Drugs

Parkinson’s Disease

 

 

Anti-TNF Drugs

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs

 

 

Statins

Cholesterol Medications

 

 

Fibric Acid Derivatives

Cholesterol Medications

 

 

Niacins

Cholesterol Medications

 

 

Macrolides

Oral Antibiotic

 

 

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid
P&T Meeting

All classes are being re-reviewed unless noted with an asterisk *

November 2007

 

October 8, 2007

November 16, 2007

* Growth Hormone

Growth Hormone

 

 

SSRI

Antidepressant

 

 

SNRI

Antidepressant

 

 

Other Antidepressants

Antidepressant

 

 

Sedative Hypnotics

Sleeping

 

 

ADD/ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder

 

 

Anticonvulsants,
1st Generation

Anti-seizure

 

 

Anticonvulsants,
2nd Generation

Anti-seizure

 

 

Long Acting Opioids

Pain

 

 

* Fentanyl, buccal

Pain

 

 

PPIs

Anti-ulcer

 

 

H2RA

Anti-ulcer

 

 

UrinaryTract Antispasmodics

Urinary Incontinence

 

 

*COX-2 Inhibitor

Arthritis

 

 

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid P&T Meeting

All classes are being re-reviewed unless noted with an asterisk *

January 2008

 

December 10, 2007

January 18, 2008

* Benzoyl Peroxide / Clindamycin Combos

Acne

 

 

* Renin Inhibitors

High blood pressure

 

 

ACE

High blood pressure

 

 

ARB

High blood pressure

 

 

CCB

High blood pressure

 

 

Topical Iimmunomodulators

Skin rash

 

 

Oral Beta Blockers

Heart & blood pressure

 

 

Sulfonylureas

Diabetes

 

 

Insulins

Diabetes

 

 

TZDs

Diabetes

 

 

Biguanides

Diabetes

 

 

Metglinides

Diabetes

 

 

Incretin Mimetics

Diabetes

 

 

Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor

Diabetes

 

 

Glaucoma Agents

Glaucoma

 

 

 

Month of Review

Medication Use

Date for PhRMA Submission

Alaska Medicaid
P&T Meeting

All classes are being re-reviewed unless noted with an asterisk *

April 2008

 

 

 

* Low-sedating Antihistamines

Anti-allergy

 

 

* Otic Quinolones

Antibiotics for ears

 

 

Anti-emetic

Anti-nauseant

 

 

Anti-migraine

Anti-migraine

 

 

Nasal Steroids

Anti-allergy

 

 

Leukotriene Inhibitors

Asthma

 

 

Inhaled Steroids

Asthma

 

 

Short Acting Beta Agonists

Asthma

 

 

Long Acting Beta Agonists

Asthma

 

 

COPD Inhalant Drugs

COPD

 

 

2nd & 3rd Generation Cephlasporins

Antibiotics

 

 

2nd & 3rd Generation Quinolones

Antibiotics

 

 

Ophthalmic Anti-allergy
Agents

Anti-allergy for eyes

 

 

Ophthalmic Mast Cell Stablizers

Anti-allergy for eyes

 

 

Ophthalmic Quinolones

Antibiotics for the eyes

 

 

Ophthalmic
Immunomodulator

Dry eyes

 

 

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Medications

 

 

Anti-herpes

Genital Herpes, Shingles

 

 

Anti-fungal - Onychomycosis

Nail Fungus

 

 

 

P&T Meeting #24: May 18, 2007
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
Re-review Leukotriene Inhibitor Asthma  
4/23/2007
 
Re-review Nasal Steroids Asthma
Re-review Inhalant Steroids Asthma
Re-review short acting B2 Agonists Asthma
Re-review long acting B2 Agonists Asthma
Re-review COP
inhalant drugs

Medication to improve breathing
in COPD

Re-review Antifungals Anti-fungal
Re-review Antivirals Anti-viral
Re-review Cephalsporins
2nd & 3rd generation
Antibiotic
Re-review Quinolones
2nd & 3rd generation
Antibiotic
Re-review Hepatitis C drugs Hepatitis C drug
P&T Meeting #23: April 20, 2007
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
Initial Review Incretin Mimetics Diabetes Medication  
3/26/2007
 
Re-review Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors Diabetes Medication
Re-review Biguanides Diabetes Medication
Re-review Metiglinides Diabetes Medication
Re-review Sulfonylureas Diabetes Medication
Re-review Insulins Diabetes Medication
Re-review Thiazolidinedione Diabetes Medication
Re-review of Glaucoma agents Glaucoma Medication
P&T Meeting #22: February 16, 2007
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
Re-review ACE
High Blood Pressure
 
1/22/2007
 
Re-review ARB
High Blood Pressure
Re-review Calcium Channel Blockers - all different ones
High Blood Pressure
Dihydropyridine
High Blood Pressure
Non-dihydropyridine
High Blood Pressure
Phenylalkylamine
High Blood Pressure
Re-review Oral Beta-blockers
Heart & High Blood Pressure
P&T Meeting #21: January 19, 2007
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
Re-review Anti-emetic
Anti-nausea
 
12/22/2006
 
Re-review Anti-migraine
Anti-migraine
Re-review topical immunomodulators
Skin Rashes
Re-review urinary track antispasmodics
Urinary Incontinence
Re-review PPI's
Anti-ulcer
Re-review Anti-Tumor
Necrosis Factor
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Re-review H2RA
Anti-ulcer
P&T Meeting #20: November 17, 2006
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
Antidepressant
 
10/23/2006
 
Re-review Ophthalmic Immunomodulator
Dry Eyes
Re-review Non-Ergot
Dopamine receptors
Parkinson's Disease
Re-review Ophthalmic antihistamines
Eye Drops for Allergy
Re-review Ophthalmic
Mast Cell Stablizers
Eye Drops for Allergy
Re-review Ophthalmic Quinolones
Antibiotic Eye Drops
Re-review Multiple
Sclerosis Drugs
Multiple Sclerosis
Re-review Cholinesterase Inhibitor - Alzheimer
Alzheimer Medications
P&T Meeting #19: October 13, 2006
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
Re-review ADD / ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
 
9/18/2006
 
Re-review Sedative Hypnotics
Sleeping Aid
Re-review SSRIs
Antidepressant
Anticonvulsants,
1st Generation
Anti-seizure
Anticonvulsants,
2nd Generation
Anti-seizure
P&T Meeting #18: September 15, 2006
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
Re-review Alpha Blockers
High Blood Pressure & Prostate Medications
08/18/06
 
Re-review Androgen
Hormone inhibitor
Prostate Medications
Re-review Electrolyte
Depletors
Renal Disease Drugs
Re-review Lipotropics
- Fibric Acid
Cholesterol Medications
Re-review Lipotropics
- Niacin
Cholesterol Medications
Re-review Statins
Cholesterol Medications
Re-review Opioids, Long Acting
Chronic Pain Medications
Re-review Bisphosphates
Osteoporosis Medication
P&T Meeting #17: May 19, 2006
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
     
4/28/2006
     
5/19/2006
     

P&T Meeting #16: April 21, 2006
Drug Class Review
Common Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
     
3/30/2006
     
4/21/2006
     

P&T Meeting #15: Febuary 17, 2006
Drug Class Review
Common Drug
Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
     
1/27/2006
     
2/17/2006
     

P&T Meeting #14: January 20, 2006
Drug Class Review
Common
Drug Names
Drug Classes Posted to website
Date for Pharma Clinical Submissions
Alaska P&T Meeting
     
12/15/2005
     
01/20/2006