In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services (DSHS).

     Subject: Prescription drug program: Addition to list of drugs requiring prior authorization, changes to the Washington preferred drug list, and changes to the expedited authorization list.

     Effective Date: March 1, 2011.

     Document Description: Effective for dates of service on and after April 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted, DSHS will make:

     •     An addition to the list of drugs that require prior authorization (PA);

     •     Updates to the Washington preferred drug list; and

     •     Updates to the expedited authorization list.

     To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statements, contact Amber Dassow, MPA, P.O. Box 45504, phone (360) 725-1349, TDD/TTY 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail dassoal@dshs.wa.gov, web site http://hrsa.dshs.wa.gov.

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