Formulary Download Overview

about formulary file download surescripts is introducing a new way for technology vendors to retrieve ncpdp formulary & benefit files—using a rest api the api supports both the current ncpdp formulary & benefit version 3 0 and version 60, and enables the vendor system to retrieve available formulary sources and list types search for formulary list files based on source pbm, list type and load and modified dates download located files about this overview the formulary download overview provides detailed instructions for retrieving and managing formulary files from surescripts it covers download processes, file structure, handling requirements, and best practices to ensure accurate integration and compliance use this guide to streamline formulary data access and maintain consistency across your systems document references note this guide is meant to support, integrate, and further clarify the ncpdp standard, implementation guides and best practices as used through the surescripts network it does not reproduce the base standard in its entirety requirements beyond those in the ncpdp documentation are called out in this document and are also enforceable customers should read and comprehend the associated standards prior to reading this document please reference the following documents when reading this guide surescripts provided materials connectivity and authentication implementation guide external materials to be obtained by the customer (available at www ncpdp org http //www ncpdp org ) ncpdp formulary and benefit standard implementation guide (v60 republished may 2024) ncpdp formulary and benefit implementation recommendations document ncpdp external code list (version 202404) v60 formulary and benefit standard examples guide version 10 ncpdp formulary and benefit standard version 60 transition guidance version 10 ncpdp script this guide utilizes the ncpdp (national council for prescription drug programs) messaging standard prescriber/pharmacist interface script version 2023011 as a baseline to become an ncpdp member, please go to https //www ncpdp org/membership aspx https //www ncpdp org/membership aspx the ncpdp script standard 2023011 package contains a complete list of fields and additional requirements customers should read and comprehend the associated standards prior to reading this guide ncpdp is an american national standards institute (ansi) accredited standard development organization the ncpdp “script” standard is a copyrighted document and may be obtained by contacting ncpdp 9240 e raintree drive scottsdale, az 85260 7518 phone (480) 477 1000 fax (480) 767 1042 https //www ncpdp org https //www ncpdp org