Formulary Product File Layout

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This layout document describes the fields in the formulary product search data file.

Field Name Description Length Format Note
Product_Generic Identifies the generic name of product 35    
Product_limit_ds Identifies whether the product is a diabetic supply 3    
Product_limit_vm Identifies whether the product is a vitamin or mineral 3    
Product_NDC Identifies the 11-digit National Drug Code (NDC) number 11    
Product_Descr Identifies the First Databank (FDB) label name of the product 35    
Product_Pkg Identifies the package size of the product   ZZZZZZ.99999  
Product_Unit Identifies the unit of measure of the product 2  
  • GM = Gram
  • ML - Milliliter
  • EA = Each
Product_price Identifies the current product price 14 ZZZZZZ.99999  
Product_med_EffDate Identifies the effective date of the product on the Medicaid formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY  
Product_med_EndDate Identifies the termination date of the product on the Medicaid formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY A product with a termination date will appear on the file for 90 days following the termination date
Product_Med_Code Identifies whether the product is active on the Medicaid formulary 3    
Product_chip_EffDate Identifies the effective date of the product on the CHIP formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY  
Product_chip_EndDate Identifies the termination date of the product on the CHIP formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY A product with a termination date will appear on the file for 90 days following the termination date
Product_chip_code Identifies whether the product is active on the CHIP formulary 3    
Product_cshcn_EffDate Identifies the effective date of the product on the CSHCN formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY  
Product_cshcn_EndDate Identifies the termination date of the product on the CSHCN formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY A product with a termination date will appear on the file for 90 days following the termination date
Product_cshcn_code Identifies whether the product is active on the CSHCN formulary 3    
Product_khc_EffDate Identifies the effective date of the product on the KHC formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY  
Product_khc_EndDate Identifies the termination date of the product on the KHC formulary 10 MM/DD/CCYY A product with a termination date will appear on the file for 90 days following the termination date
Product_khc_code Identifies whether the product is active on the KHC formulary 3    
Product_legend_status Identifies whether the product is legend or over-the-counter 21  
  • Over the counter
  • Prescription required
Product_price_EffDate Identifies the effective date of the current product price 10 MM/DD/CCYY  
Product_HCPCS Identifies the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code 5   Refer to the valid values for the HCPCS description
Product_HCPCS_Desc Identifies the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) description 50   Refer to the valid values for the HCPCS description
ID Identifies the 11-digit National Drug Code (NDC) number 11    
Product_med_EndReason Identifies the reason for the product's termination from the Medicaid formulary 50    
Product_chip_EndReason Identifies the reason for the product's termination from the CHIP formulary 50    
Product_cshcn_EndReason Identifies the reason for the product's termination from the CSHCN formulary 50    
Product_khc_EndReason Identifies the reason for the product's termination from the KHC formulary 50    
Product_limit_hhs Identifies whether the product is a home health supply 3    
Product_limit_flu Identifies whether the product is a influenza vaccine 3    
Product_admin_fee Identifies the administration cost value 14 ZZZZZZ.99999  
Product_manufacturer Identifies the name of the product manufacturer 15    
Product_limit_zika Identifies whether the product is a mosquito repellent 3    
Product_limt_covid Identifies whether the product is a COVID-19 vaccine 3    
Product_med_Comment Identifies any paper prior authorization form requirements for products on the Medicaid formulary 60    
Product_cshcn_comment Identifies any paper prior authorization form requirements for products on the CSHCN formulary 60    
Product_khc_comment Identifies any paper prior authorization form requirements for products on the KHC formulary 60    
Product_chip_comment Identifies any paper prior authorization form requirements for products on the CHIP formulary 60    
Product_limit_ctk Identifies whether the product is a COVID-19 test kit 3    
Product_medicare-B Identifies an NDC considered a Medicare Part B covered service for dual eligible clients. 3    
Product_medicare-D Identifies an NDC considered a wrap-around service for Medicare Part D dual-eligible clients. 3