Work With Your Doctor to Get Nourianz (Istradefylline) Approved by UnitedHealthcare in New York: Complete Provider Collaboration Guide
Answer Box: Getting Nourianz Approved by UnitedHealthcare in New York
UnitedHealthcare requires prior authorization for Nourianz (istradefylline) with step therapy requirements. To get approval in New York:
1. Document failed trials of amantadine, MAO-B inhibitors (rasagiline/selegiline), and COMT inhibitors (entacapone)
2. Submit through OptumRx via provider portal or call