What is a prior authorization? Prior authorization is an approval of coverage from your insurance company — not your healthcare professional.

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Obtaining prior authorization for prescription medications is a time-consuming process for prescribers, patients and pharmacists that currently requires phone calls, faxes and hard-copy request forms.

Prior authorization specialists spend hours chasing down documentation, submitting forms and checking for updates.

The electronic prior authorization will save on average up to 15 minutes per prior authorization request and help alleviate administrative burdens associated with the prior authorization process.

Once approved, the prior authorization lasts for a defined timeframe. You may be able to speed up a prior authorization by filing an urgent request.