37.5mg Dose

Do You Need Prior Authorization for Metoprolol Tartrate? Here’s What WellCare Requires

Imagine you’re working with a patient who has hypertension and has finally achieved stability in their blood pressure with Metoprolol Tartrate at a very specific dosage: 37.5mg. After some trial and error with different doses, this patient has found that 37.5mg effectively controls their blood pressure without causing unpleasant side effects like dizziness or fatigue. However, since this specific dosage isn’t typically covered under WellCare Medicare’s formulary, prior authorization (PA) is required. In this guide, we’ll walk through the PA