A prior auth (PA) is a requirement some insurance providers have in place that allows them to review certain medications before it is decided if they will be covered.
Insurance providers want to know if the medication is medically necessary and appropriate for the patient’s situation before they approve or deny the PA.
Please note that this may cause a delay in processing the prescription, as PAs can take anywhere from 3 to 10 business days, depending on the responsiveness of your doctor and your insurance provider.