Get Universal Medication Form

For the community or health-system pharmacist or pharmacy technician, one such headache is prior authorization (PA).

This is a health plan cost-control process that restricts patient access to treatments, drugs and services. This process requires physicians to obtain health plan approval before delivery of the prescribed treatment, test or medical service in order to qualify for payment.

The Universal Medication Form includes a record of your immunizations, allergies, prescribed medications, and any vitamins, herbal supplements or over-the-counter medicines you might be taking.

What is prior authorization? This means we need to review some medications before your plan will cover them. We want to know if the medication is medically necessary and appropriate for your situation. If you don't get prior authorization, a medication may cost you more, or we may not cover it.

PAs (physician associates/physician assistants) are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting.

The prescription filling process has five detailed steps. They include input & initial check, therapeutic check, preparation, technical check, and supply and education. These focus on an accurate and precise prescription filling process that is safe and legal for both the customer and the pharmacist.