How does Scrip World decide what medications are on the Preferred Drug List?
A committee of qualified, practicing pharmacists and physicians is responsible for developing, maintaining and improving the Preferred Drug List. This committee meets regularly to discuss new drugs and trends in drug therapy. They meticulously review the list and modify it when appropriate to reflect current conditions. Updates generally are issued on a quarterly basis. The committee considers the following criteria in creating, reviewing, and revising the Preferred Drug List: • Safety. The drug must demonstrate unequivocal safety for therapeutic use. • Effectiveness and medical necessity. The drug must be effective and medically necessary for the treatment, maintenance or prevention of medical conditions. • Acceptance. The drug must be accepted for use by the general medical community. • Cost Effectiveness. The drug must be cost effective for the treatment of medical conditions. • Superior Outcomes. The drug must demonstrate therapeutic outcomes that are superior to similar, less cost
