Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, PPO, EPO)
Mircera (epoetin beta, methoxy peg)
Drugs for the Blood : Drugs for the Blood
  • Prior Authorization: Anemia:
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Duration: 6 Month(s)

  • Anemia:
    Duration: 6 Month(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Dialysis status: Patients on dialysis and not on dialysis
    Initial Therapy HgbHCT Requirements: Hgb < 10g/dL
    Initial Therapy Iron Stores Requirements: serum ferritin >= 100 ng/mL OR TSAT >= 20% OR bone marrow demonstrates adequate iron stores
    Discontinuation requirements: No
    Titration Requirements: 1 of Maintain Hgb = 10 g/dL for non-dialysis patients;Maintain Hgb range 10 - 11 g/dL for dialysis patients


  • For FAX form click HERE
    Our electronic prior authorization (ePA) process is the preferred method for submitting pharmacy prior authorization requests. Creating an account is free, easy and helps patients get their medications sooner. You can complete the process through your current electronic health record/electronic medical record (EHR/EMR) system or by using one of these ePA sites:
     Log in to Surescripts
     Log in to CoverMyMeds; For details on drug coverage click  HERE;
  • Quantity Limit: 2 syringes per 28 day(s).
  • PA Applies