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
Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents
Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request Form
Do not copy for future use. Forms are updated frequently
REQUIRED: Office notes, labs and medical testing relevant to request showing medical justification are required to support diagnosis
Member Name (first & last):
Prescribing Provider Information
Provider Name (first & last):
Dispensing Pharmacy Information
Requested Medication Information
please specify:
For non-preferred agents ONLY: Did member have trial and failure with Retacrit?
Are there any contraindications to formulary medications?
If yes, please specify:
request
therapy request
Medication request is NOT for an FDA approved, or compendia-
supported diagnosis (circle one):
Yes No
Supply:
Turn-Around Time for Review
Urgent – If waiting 24 hours for a standard decision could seriously harm life, health,
or ability to regain maximum function, you can ask for an expedited decision.
Signature:
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Does member have uncontrolled HTN?
Is reticulocyte Hgb content >29 pg?
Is serum ferritin ≥100 ng/mL AND transferrin saturation (iron saturation) ≥20%?
Additional Criteria Based on Indication
Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease
Is Hgb <10 g/dL within the last 2 weeks?
Is member an ADULT on HD with Hgb <11
g/dL within last 2 weeks?
Is member an ADULT NOT on HD with Hgb
<10 g/dL within last 2 weeks?
Is member a PEDIATRIC with Hgb <12 g/dL within last 2 weeks?
Anemia due to Cancer Chemotherapy
Is anemia due to concomitant
myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
Is diagnosis non-myeloid malignancy such
as solid tumor AND expected outcome is
Effective: 04/01/2020 C14411-A, C15562-A Page 1 of 2
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