Fax completed prior authorization request form to 800-854-7614 or submit Electronic Prior Authorization through
CoverMyMeds® or SureScripts.
All requested data must be provided. Incomplete forms or forms without the chart notes will be returned.
Pharmacy Coverage Guidelines are available at www.mercycareaz.org/providers/completecare-forproviders/pharmacy
Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request Form
Do not copy for future use. Forms are updated frequently.
REQUIRED: Office notes, labs, and medical testing relevant to the request that show medical justification are required.
Member Name (first & last):
Gender: M F Height:
Member ID:
Weight:
Prescribing Provider Information
Provider Name (first & last):
Dispensing Pharmacy Information
Requested Medication Information
Check if requesting brand only (Must include copy of MedWatch form)
Turn-Around Time For Review
Standard - (24 hours)
Urgent - by waiting 24 hours for a standard decision could seriously harm life, health, or ability to regain
maximum function, you can ask for an expedited (fast) decision. Signature:_______________________
Clinical Information
1. What is the diagnosis? Please specify below.
Medication request is NOT for an FDA-approved, or compendia-supported diagnosis
ICD-10 Code:
Diagnosis Description:
2.
New request
Continuation of therapy request
If yes, Please specify (circle one) how this medication was started:
Previous Prior Authorization, Paid under Another Insurance, Recent Hospital Discharge or Other
3.
Are there any contraindications to formulary medications?
Yes
If yes, please specify:
No
Is this a request for an increase or decrease in dose or
quantity of a previously approved medication?
Yes
No
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4. What medication(s) has the individual tried and failed for this diagnosis? Please specify below.
Important note: Samples provided by the prescriber are not accepted as continuation of therapy or as an adequate trial and failure. For Brand name requests,
generic formulation from 2 different manufacturers is required along with MedWatch form.
Medication Name, Strength, Frequency
Dates started and stopped
or Approximate Dura
tion
Reason therapy was discontinued
5. Are there any supporting labs or test results? Please specify below.
Date Test Value
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