Drug Utilization Review Board
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. Members appear below.
Physicians and pharmacists
Robert L. Hogue, M.D., F.A.A.F.M. (Brownwood) (Chair)
Alejandro D. Kudisch, M.D., D.F. A.P.A. (McAllen) (Vice-chair)
Scott Blaszczyk, Pharm.D., BCGP (Dallas)
Deborah E. Briggs, M.D. (Austin)
Marlo Brawner, M.D. (Livingston) - term ending Aug. 31, 2021
Deeatra S. Craddock, Pharm. D, BCACP (Carrollton)
Jennifer Fix, Pharm. D (Burleson)
Heather Holmes, M.D. (Amarillo)
Joshua R. Tonche-Johns, Pharm. D. (Richardson)
Sarah E. Kubes, Pharm. D. (San Antonio)
Jill N. Lester, Pharm. D. (Dallas) - term ending Aug. 31, 2021
Thanhhao T. Ngo, Pharm. D. (Austin) - term ending Aug. 31, 2021
Richard Noel, M.D. (Spring)
Kim Pham,