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How to help patients with prior authorization

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Many patients arrive at the pharmacy ready to pick up their medication only to find out their prescription needs prior authorization , which can lead to frustration and confusion. Insurance companies use prior authorization to manage costs and ensure a procedure or medication is safe and appropriate for a patient.

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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

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Streamlined Prescription Filling : AI systems can automate prescription filling processes by extracting relevant information from electronic prescriptions, verifying insurance coverage, and generating labels. Faster and more accurate prescription filling leads to increased patient satisfaction.

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What to do when patients use multiple pharmacies

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Encouraging patients to use one pharmacy, communicating with the patient to find out their current medication list, and coordinating with the patient’s healthcare team are a few ways to help patients using multiple pharmacies. . However, it could lead to various problems, such as duplications of therapy and drug interactions. .