The new prior authorization rules will impact members of the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR, STAR Kids and STAR+PLUS, according to an Aug. 16 update posted on UHC’s website.
The added medications include:
1. Multiple sclerosis agents Aubagio 14mg and 7mg tablets
2. Omega-3 fatty acids Vascepa 1 gram and 500 mg capsules
3. Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitors Austedo XR 6, 12 and 24 mg capsules
4. Gattex 5mg 30-vial kits
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