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NYRx Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Formulary
Electronic PA Requests
Beginning July 15th, 2025, NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program, will accept electronic PA requests via CoverMyMeds®. Prescribers and authorized agents: register for an ePA webinar or reach out to NYRxEO@primetherapeutics.com for more information.
NYRx Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Formulary
On December 22, 2021, Governor Hochul signed Chapter 720 of the Laws of 2021. This law amends Social Services Law and the Public Health Law, in relation to medication for the treatment of substance use disorders. Effective March 22, 2022, prior authorization will not be required for medications used for the treatment of substance use disorder when prescribed according to generally accepted national professional guidelines for the treatment of a substance use disorder.
MAT Formulary - List of Medication Assisted Treatment Agents
Additional Information:
- Legislation - Social Services Law TITLE 11; 367-A SECTION 7, Social Services Law TITLE 11; 364-J, Public Health Law TITLE 1; 273
- Statewide Formulary for Opioid Dependence Agents and Opioid Antagonists - Effective March 22, 2022
- Statewide Formulary for Opioid Dependence Agents and Opioid Antagonists - Effective October 1, 2021 - New Information
- Statewide Formulary for Opioid Dependence Agents and Opioid Antagonists - Effective October 1, 2021