HHSC: Drug Utilization Review Board
The Drug Utilization Review Board develops and submits recommendations for the preferred drug list, suggests clinical prior authorizations on outpatient prescription drugs, recommends education interventions for Medicaid providers, and reviews drug usage across Medicaid programs.
The DUR board is composed of 20 total members: 18 physicians and pharmacists providing services across the entire population of Medicaid and representing different specialties; two representatives from Medicaid managed care organizations as nonvoting members; and a consumer advocate representing people enrolled in the program.
Physician/pharmacist positions
Robert L. Hogue, M.D., F.A.A.F.M. (Brownwood) (Chair)
J. Nile Barnes, Pharm. D., BCPS (Dripping Springs)
Scott Blaszczyk, Pharm.D., BCGP (Dallas)
Deborah E. Briggs, M.D. (Austin)
Marlo Brawner, M.D. (Livingston)
Deeatra S. Craddock, Pharm. D, BCACP (Carrollton)
Jennifer Fix, Pharm. D (Burleson)
Connie Gelineau, Pharm.D. (Ri