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Definition of Prior authorization
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Prior authorization: In pharmacy, a cost-containment procedure that requires a prescriber to obtain permission to prescibe a medication prior to prescribing it. Also called prior approval.
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