Generating an Authorization Request with PrescribeIT®

Authorization requests can be sent electronically with PrescribeIT®. You may request authorization for one prescription or multiple for the same patient. Multiple prescriptions, known as Bundled Transactions, for a single patient can be requested in one message via PrescribeIT®.

For general information about initiating Authorization Requests for refills, see Requesting Authorization for a Refill.

PrescribeIT® Authorization Request Form

The Authorization Request Form includes a few additional features when processing an Authorization Request with PrescribeIT®. To learn more about the new form fields, click on the boxes in the image below.

Processing a PrescribeIT® Authorization Request form

1. Confirm that the prescriber’s name, location, patient and prescription information is correct; update any information as required.

2. If there are multiple forms, use the arrows to switch between pages.

   Note: There will be multiple forms when more than one prescriber is selected in the authorization request; each form has a different prescriber. You may send the Authorization Request to multiple prescribers or you can change the prescriber by clicking the folder icon . All prescriptions being sent to the same prescriber will be listed on a single form.

3. Select the PrescribeIT® button on the bottom of the form.

   The Authorization Request will be sent to the prescriber electronically and a message displays informing you that the request is processing.

   

   If successful, a record of the Authorization Request is placed on the PrescribeIT® Message Manager Sent tab with a status of Waiting for a Response.

   A record of the Authorization Request Form sent through PrescribeIT® can also be viewed in the patient’s History tab. Once the prescriber responds to the authorization request, it will appear in the PrescribeIT®To Do tab. See Processing Authorization Request Responses to learn more.

Table: Authorization Request Form PrescribeIT® fields.

Field	Description
PrescribeIT® icon	Indicates that the prescriber’s selected location is synchronized with PrescribeIT®.
Yellow Doctor Folder	Allows you the change the receiving doctor.
Drop-down Address Field	Allows you to select an alternative address for the prescriber. If you select a non-PrescribeIT® enabled location, the PrescribeIT® button will be disabled and the Authorization Request will not be sent using PrescribeIT®. You can still print or fax the Authorization Request Form to the selected location.
Info from the Pharmacist	Allows you to provide additional information to the prescriber as part of the Authorization Request. If there is already an outstanding Authorization Request for the prescription, Info from the Pharmacist is required to indicate why the request is being sent again; see Resending an Authorization Request to learn more. Info from the Pharmacist is also required when submitting an Authorization Request when the No Renewals Check Box is checked.
Priority Check Box	Indicates to the prescriber that the request is a high priority.
No Renewals Check Box	A read-only field that indicates that the prescriber does not want renewal requests on this prescription. This will not prevent you from sending the Authorization Request, fill in the Info from the Pharmacist to provide a reason why the Authorization Request is being submitted.   When submitting, a prompt displays to remind you of the No Renewals checkbox and if you want to proceed.
Split Rx Check Box	Indicates that the prescription is part of a Split Rx group. Hovering over the checkbox reveals additional details including the reason and comments for the split.
Remove Prescription	Use the if you'd like to remove a prescription when there are multiple prescriptions listed in the Authorization Request.
PrescribeIT® Button	Sends the Authorization Request to the prescriber via PrescribeIT®.
Authorization request form navigation	Navigate through the Authorization Request when there are multiple prescribers selected.