Preferred Drug List

The Preferred Drug List (PDL) is a list of the drugs that we like our providers to prescribe. We cover all medically necessary Medicaid-covered drugs at many pharmacies. We also cover many commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) medications with a written prescription from your doctor. The PDL may have more than one drug for treating a condition. Some of the drugs are generic. This means that they are not name brand, but they are comparable to the name brand drug and work the same way.

Many members pay a small copay for medications. Preferred drugs have a $0.50 copay. Nonpreferred drugs are cost-based. Learn more about these copays.

Preferred Drug Lists

Do you want to look up your medicine and find out if it is covered by CareSource? It’s easy when you use our tool. This tool will help you learn how to find your medicine.

Prior Authorization

Some prescriptions may need a prior authorization (PA). This means that a drug will need to be reviewed and approved before you can fill it. Your provider will make this request for you. Learn more about prior authorization.

Member Services: 1-855-202-0729 (TTY: 711), open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Changes to the Drug List

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