Now seems to require prior authorization. They now require from the doctor:
1. the dose 2. how often it is adminstered 3. the total quantity requested, the diagnosis or indication, whether used as treatment or prevention, if the condition is chronic or acute, whether the patient is immunocompomised and HIV status.
To all of that, I say it's none of their business.
Posted by willo7 (Member # 24263) on :
We had the same problem and we never got it approved. Had to switch to a diffeent med.
Posted by surprise (Member # 34987) on :
Just on Azithromycin? Why?
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
i had a change too...jan. 1. not sure how it will affect me yet.
seems like they are purging themselves of meds that work and pushing the ones that kill you slowly
Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :
We have Express Scripts and they paid for both of us to take Azithromycin. Must have something to do with the type of policy??
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
So sorry my friend, hope you can get it pushed through.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
"To all of that, I say it's none of their business."
I agree! 1,000%
They may have partnered with Medco- a bunch of pigs if you ask me!
Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :
Are you all talking about brand name zith or the generic version.
Posted by imagine2 (Member # 3136) on :
They are only authorizing 6 tabs for me at a time. UNbelievable. Makes no sense at all. What purpose would that serve!! Just another of their fishy tricks. Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :
I just got a prescription for 600 mg for 30 days filled at Costco. The generic is $10 copay. No idea what the hold up would be.
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