Smoking Cessation Prior Authorization Of Benefits (Pab) Form

CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL PATIENT INFORMATION

Smoking Cessation

Prior Authorization of Benefits (PAB) Form

Complete form in its entirety and fax to:

Prior Authorization of Benefits Center at (800) 601- 4829

1. PATIENT INFORMATION

2. PHYSICIAN INFORMATION

Patient Name: __________________________________

Prescribing Physician: ____________________________

Patient ID #:

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Physician Address:

_____________________________

Patient DOB: __________________________________

Physician Phone #:

_____________________________

Date of Rx:

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Physician Fax #:

_____________________________

Patient Phone #: _______________________________

Physician Specialty:

____________________________

Patient Email Address: ___________________________

Physician DEA:

____________________________

Physician NPI #:

_____________________________

Physician Email Address: ___________________________

3. MEDICATION

4. STRENGTH

5. DIRECTIONS

6. QUANTITY PER 30 DAYS

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Buproban (bupropion SR)

150mg

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Chantix (varenicline)

0.5mg

1mg

starter pack

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Nicotrol Inhaler

10mg (4mg delivered)

(nicotine inhaler)

_________________

Specify: _________________

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Nicotrol Nasal Spray

10mg/mL

(nicotine nasal spray)

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Zyban (bupropion SR)

150mg

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bupropion SR

150mg

7. DIAGNOSIS: ___________________________________________________________________________________

CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

8. APPROVAL CRITERIA:

NOTE: Any areas not filled out are considered not applicable to your patient & MAY AFFECT THE OUTCOME of this request.

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Yes

No

Is the patient 18 years of age or older?

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Yes

No

Is this request for initiation of therapy?

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Yes

No

Does the patient have the diagnosis of nicotine dependence?

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Yes

No If yes, Is the patient enrolled in a smoking cessation program?

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Yes

No

Will Chantix (varenicline) be used in combination with Zyban (bupropion SR) or nicotine replacement

therapy (Nicotrol Nasal Spray or Nicotrol Inhaler)?

9. PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE

____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________

Prescriber or Authorized Signature

Date

Prior Authorization of Benefits is not the practice of medicine or the substitute for the independent medical judgment of a treating physician. Only a treating physician can determine what

medications are appropriate for a patient. Please refer to the applicable plan for the detailed information regarding benefits, conditions, limitations, and exclusions. The submitting

provider certifies that the information provided is true, accurate, and complete and the requested services are medically indicated and necessary to the health of the patient.

Note: Payment is subject to member eligibility. Authorization does not guarantee payment.

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