Does Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) require prior authorization for Emsam?
Prior authorization for Emsam differs across Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate)'s Medicare Part D plans and product strengths — 3 of 3 Emsam products in the corpus appear on their formularies, and the requirement is not uniform. Check the member's specific plan.
Some plans require authorization and others do not. The member's specific plan decides.
- Prior authorization requirements differ across this payer's plans: 170 of 269 covering plans require it. Check the specific plan the member is enrolled in — the plan name and contract number are on their insurance card.
By product strength
| RxNorm product | Plans covering | Require prior auth | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 HR selegiline 0.25 MG/HR Transdermal System [Emsam]865208 | 269 / 269 | 170 | Varies by plan |
| 24 HR selegiline 0.375 MG/HR Transdermal System [Emsam]865212 | 269 / 269 | 170 | Varies by plan |
| 24 HR selegiline 0.5 MG/HR Transdermal System [Emsam]865216 | 269 / 269 | 170 | Varies by plan |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Effective
- 2026-06-30
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-19
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Administrative information only. Benefily reports what a payer has published in its own prior-authorization policy as of the effective date shown. It is not medical advice, not a coverage or payment guarantee, and not an authorization. Requirements vary by plan, place of service and member benefits — always verify with the payer before rendering service.