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Ferriprox (deferiprone)

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UnitedHealthcare's Coverage Criteria for Ferriprox (deferiprone) in Georgia: What Counts as "Medically Necessary"?

Answer Box: Getting Ferriprox Covered by UnitedHealthcare in Georgia UnitedHealthcare requires prior authorization (PA) for Ferriprox (deferiprone) with step therapy mandating documented failure of deferasirox or deferoxamine first. Key criteria include transfusional iron overload diagnosis (ferritin >1000 ng/mL), ANC monitoring plan, and weight-based dosing 75-99 mg/kg/day.
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