Products & Programs PharmacyMedicaidMay 20, 2025

Prior authorization updates for medications billed under the medical benefit

Effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2025, the following medication codes will require prior authorization.

Please note, inclusion of a national drug code (NDC) on the medical claim is necessary for claims processing.

Visit the Clinical Criteria website to search for the specific Clinical Criteria listed below.

Clinical Criteria

HCPCS or CPT® code(s)

Drug name

CC-0072

Q5150

Ahzantive (aflibercept‑mrbb)

CC-0072

Q5149

Enzeevu (aflibercept‑abzv)

CC-0072

C9399, J3590

Opuviz (aflibercept‑yszy)

CC-0072

Q5147

Pavblu (aflibercept‑ayyh)

CC-0072

C9399, J3590

Yesafili (aflibercept‑jbvf)

Note: Prior authorization requests for certain medications may require additional documentation to determine medical necessity.

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