ADHD Medications in Children < 6 years of age
Prior Authorization Request Form
If the child is a ward of DCFS, has consent to prescribe this psychotropic medication been obtained from DCFS?
If not, the prescriber must obtain consent from DCFS using the Psychotropic Medication Request form at
before prescribing any psychotropic medications.
Fax completed form: 217-524-7264
Additional information: 800-252-8942
To check status: 800-642-7588
Patient Information:
Prescriber Information:
Name:______________________________________
Name:_________________________________________
DOB:_______________________________________
Phone:__________________Fax:___________________
Nine-Digit HFS ID Number:______________________
Specialty:______________________________________
Provider #: ______________________________________
Contact person for this request:
Name: ______________________________________ Phone: __________________Fax:____________________
Clinical Information
1. Medication requested:_________________________Dose__________________Frequency________________
2. Indication:_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Please list other psychiatric illnesses with which patient has been diagnosed:____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
4.
Patient’s Weight:______(kg) Age:_____(yrs) Physician-level review will be initiated if patient is < 4 yrs old
5.
Please indicate settings where the patient’s symptoms are present:
Home: Yes No
Daycare/preschool: Yes No
Patient does not attend daycare/ preschool
6.
Check ALL that apply.
Inattention present for: less than 6 months greater than 6 months
Hyperactivity-impulsivity present for: less than 6 months greater than 6 months
Other behavioral symptoms (include duration) __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
7.
Does patient have any of the following? (Check ALL that apply) [Physician-level review will be initiated]
Oppositional defiant disorder
Conduct disorder
Anxiety disorder
Developmental delay
Pervasive depression
Dysphoric mood
Uncontrolled anger
Psychosis
8. Please list ALL previous drug and non-drug therapy (including psychosocial interventions) for ADHD (claims
history will also be used for medication list): ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Is patient being discharged from hospital or institution on this medication? Yes
No
Other Pertinent Information: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
A Child and Adolescent Behavior Health Consultation Program is now available for providers who wish to
consult with a child and adolescent psychiatrist regarding their patients. This service is available at no charge.
The hotline number is: 1-866-986-2778. The website is:
Prescriber or designee signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________
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