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Thiola / Thiola EC (tiopronin)

A collection of 32 issues

How to Get Thiola / Thiola EC (tiopronin) Covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas: Complete Prior Authorization and Appeals Guide

Answer Box: Getting Thiola/Thiola EC Covered in Texas Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) covers Thiola/Thiola EC (tiopronin) as a non-preferred specialty drug requiring prior authorization for cystinuria patients. Coverage requires confirmed diagnosis (ICD-10 E72.01), documented failure of conservative therapy (high fluid intake + alkalinization), and specialist
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Work With Your Doctor to Get Thiola / Thiola EC (Tiopronin) Covered by Cigna in Michigan: Complete Provider Partnership Guide

Answer Box: Your Path to Thiola Coverage in Michigan Cigna requires prior authorization for Thiola/Thiola EC (tiopronin) through Express Scripts, with step therapy requiring generic tiopronin trial first. Your urologist or nephrologist must document cystinuria diagnosis (24-hour urine cystine >400 mg/day), conservative therapy failure, and patient weight
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How Long Does It Take to Get Thiola (Tiopronin) Approved by UnitedHealthcare in New Jersey? Timeline & Appeal Guide

Answer Box: Getting Thiola Approved by UnitedHealthcare in New Jersey Timeline: 1-5 business days for complete prior authorization submissions through OptumRx. UnitedHealthcare requires prior authorization for Thiola/Thiola EC (tiopronin) with step therapy documentation showing failure of conservative cystinuria management. Start here: Have your urologist/nephrologist gather 24-hour urine cystine
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