High-Cost Medication

How to Successfully Request Prior Authorization for Sodium Tasobactam with Caremark?

Let’s consider a patient dealing with a complex bacterial infection, one that hasn’t responded to the usual antibiotics. Their doctor has determined that Sodium Tasobactam 4.5g Solution, a powerful broad-spectrum antibiotic, is the next step in managing their condition. However, because this medication isn’t part of Caremark’s standard formulary, prior authorization (PA) is required. In other words, before Caremark will cover the cost of Sodium Tasobactam, the provider needs to build a case showing that the medication is medically necessary,