Dear orangeblossoms,
The process and outcome of pre-authorization is really case by case and depends on how good of a case is made by the requesting physician. We have seen the length of time anywhere from 2-10 business days depending on the urgency of the condition & treatment.
If by any chance your carrier does not approve your meds, I recommend that you check into obtaining your medication using forms & information on www.needymeds.org website. NeedyMeds is a non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine and I just checked & saw that specifically Protonix is listed as a drug that they can help you with. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Sincerely,
Amir Mostafaie
Thank you for the information on NeedyMeds! This is definitely an option I will keep in my mind in case my PA is declined. I still haven't heard from my doctor nor the pharmacy so I'm still waiting. Hopefully they approve it though as I'm already starting to feel ill again. :(
My PA was "finally approved", as the nurse at my doctor's office said. I'm so happy!!! :)
Dear orangeblossoms,
Thank you for sharingthe good news; I am very happy that your PA was approved.
Happy Holidays,
Amir Mostafaie