Add VA Drug Class

Use this template to add drug class classifications or drug class codes. A drug class is a grouping of drug products based on various criteria that can include similarity of chemical structure, clinical indications, pharmacology, and therapeutic activity.

To Create:

  1. In the Search for Domains results page, click the Open Blank Template link at the bottom of the page. The system opens a domain template.

  2. Use the field list below to complete the page.

  3. Click the Submit button. The system saves the domain item to the database with a status of Pending.

  4. To proceed, see PPS Data Requests Tab.

Field List Template

Fields with a red asterisk are required fields that you must complete.

Drug Class Code *

Enter a Drug Class Code.

Drug Class Classification *

Enter a Drug Class Classification.

Drug Class Type *

Select a Drug Class Type from the drop-down list.

Drug Class Description

Enter a Drug Class Description.

Drug Class Parent

Select a Drug Class Parent from the drop-down list.

If the parent you need is not on the list, click the add button add_button.pngto add a parent. Complete the fields, and then click the Submit button.

Check box if excluded.

Excluded

Drug classes marked as excluded will default to tier 0 when a copay tier record is added to the associated product, to change a product to be excluded check the excluded box and click the Save Changes button.

PSR Name

Enter the name of the Pharmacy Product System Second Reviewer. See PPS Data Requests Tab for more information on second reviewers.

Figure: Add Drug Class Template

Screenshot of add VA drug class