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Specialty Medication Prior Authorizations

As of January 1, 2023, National CooperativeRx has taken over specialty medication prior authorizations for our member groups’ plan participants. Similar to our innovative clinical programs, this service is provided at no cost to our members.

Controlling Specialty Costs

We have identified an opportunity to save members millions of dollars in specialty medication costs – by managing specialty medication prior authorization functions within our Cooperative.

Now in our third year of the program, we are able to demonstrate significant savings, an elevated level of clinical quality, and enhanced customer service. Based on historical trends and market comparisons, we estimate that National CooperativeRx’s specialty medication prior authorization program contributed to approximately $25 million in cost avoidance across our Cooperative in 2024. 

Read our blog to learn more about the results from the first two years of our specialty medication prior authorization program.

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Specialty medications are prescriptions used to treat specific chronic and/or genetic conditions. Specialty medications are costly to pharmacy benefit plans due to the special handling required.

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Prior authorizations entail the reviewing of medications or procedures to ensure clinical appropriateness. Prior authorizations may be required by pharmacy benefit plans before providing coverage.

More Information

Contact Specialty Prior Authorization Department

1-877-205-6592 toll-free

1-866-278-8190

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