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prior authorization
In the context of a pharmacy benefit management (PBM) plan, a program that requires physicians to obtain certification of medical necessity prior to drug dispensing. Also known as a medical-necessity review. See also precertification.23
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: General
- Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield
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