Prior authorization required

Does Bluecross Blueshield Of Tennessee, INC. require prior authorization for Astagraf?

Bluecross Blueshield Of Tennessee, INC. requires prior authorization for Astagraf on every Medicare Part D plan of theirs that covers it.

Every plan from this payer that covers the drug requires authorization before it is dispensed.

By product strength

RxNorm product	Plans covering	Require prior auth	Status
24 HR tacrolimus 0.5 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Astagraf]1431977	17 / 17	17	Prior authorization required
24 HR tacrolimus 1 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Astagraf]1431982	17 / 17	17	Prior authorization required
24 HR tacrolimus 5 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Astagraf]1431987	17 / 17	17	Prior authorization required

Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Plan-by-plan detail — 24 HR tacrolimus 0.5 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Astagraf]

Astagraf has 3 products in the corpus; this table is for 24 HR tacrolimus 0.5 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Astagraf], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.

Plan	Contract	Tier	Prior auth	Step therapy	Qty limit
BlueAdvantage Diamond (PPO)	H7917-009	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Diamond (PPO)	H7917-010	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Diamond (PPO)	H7917-011	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO)	H7917-041	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO)	H7917-032	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO)	H7917-033	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Ruby (PPO)	H7917-012	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Ruby (PPO)	H7917-013	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Ruby (PPO)	H7917-014	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Ruby (PPO)	H7917-015	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO)	H7917-030	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO)	H7917-031	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO)	H7917-038	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO)	H7917-040	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Total Heart and Diabetes (PPO C-SNP)	H7917-044	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Total Heart and Diabetes (PPO C-SNP)	H7917-045	4	Yes	No	No
BlueAdvantage Total Heart and Diabetes Plus (PPO C-SNP)	H7917-046	4	Yes	No	No

Source

Monthly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary and Pharmacy Network Information — Basic Drugs Formulary File

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Astagraf at other payers

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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.