The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) manages publicly funded programs for the State of Vermont including the pharmacy benefit program and oversees the activities of the Drug Utilization Review Board (DUR Board). The DUR Board is composed of prescribers, pharmacists, and other qualified medical professionals that meet approximately every six weeks with a total of seven meetings per year. Currently, the meetings are held via a hybrid model consisting of virtual or in-person attendance options. Members of the Board may receive per diem compensation for attendance and mileage reimbursement for travel. Materials for the meeting are sent via email ahead of time to allow DUR Board members to review before the meeting. The agenda typically consists of:
- Drug utilization review and analyses
- Review of new drugs, new indications, and dosage forms
- Therapeutic class review including recently published treatment guidelines and best practices that may influence clinical criteria
- Safety information
- Drug information pertinent to managing the drug benefit programs for the State of Vermont
You can find the DURB description, meeting schedule and location, meeting agenda, meeting minutes, current members, and contact information on our website at https://dvha.vermont.gov/advisory-boards/drug-utilization-review-board.
For additional information on becoming a member of the Drug Utilization Review Board, please email AHS.DVHAPH@vermont.gov.