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Has anyone dealt with insurance denied my prior auth?

anders_CPH Fri, May 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM 10 replies 1,496 viewsPage 1 of 2
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anders_CPH
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May 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM#1

Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the talking.

What I am after is what actually works on a prior-authorisation denial, as opposed to the list of things that sound like they should work.

If the honest answer is that nobody knows, that is a useful answer and I would rather have it.

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COA_Karl
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May 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM#2
anders_CPH said:
Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…

My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage. Has anyone successfully appealed? I'm considering going compounded instead.

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MikeKY_noInsulin
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May 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM#3
COA_Karl said:
My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage.
COA_Karl said:
...compounded vs brand cost and coverage...

This debate comes up weekly and I think both sides have valid points:

Pro-brand: FDA-approved, manufacturing standards guaranteed, clinical trial data directly applicable

Pro-compounded: 10x cost savings, same active molecule, independent testing available, accessibility

My position: if you can afford brand or have insurance coverage, that's the gold standard. If not, properly tested compounded from a 503B pharmacy is a reasonable alternative. Neither side should shame the other.

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May 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM#4
anders_CPH said:
Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…

Mine went the same way, slower.

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andrew_nyc
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May 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM#5

Clinical perspective, offered as context rather than as advice.

Insurance coverage hack for cost and coverage: if your insurance denies brand Wegovy/Ozempic, consider these alternatives:

  1. Prior authorization appeal with peer-to-peer review
  2. Manufacturer copay card (for commercial insurance)
  3. Patient assistance programs (Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly)
  4. Compounded medication from a 503B pharmacy ($114/month)
  5. Canadian pharmacy (requires prescription, ~40-60% savings)

Don't let cost prevent access to effective treatment. There are options at every price point.

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