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Surescripts
Fast-track medication prior authorizations
The Surescripts Prior Authorization Portal is a free and easy way for prescribers and their staff to submit and manage prior authorization requests for medications online. You can use it to submit requests at the time of prescribing or when a pharmacy notifies you that prior authorization is required.
Check out the videos and user guides below for step-by-step instructions on setting up your account and completing requests.
Video tutorials
If you need to register and set up an account, start from the beginning. If you’re ready to start a prior authorization request, jump to videos #3 and #4.
1. Introduction
Introduction
Learn what you can do with the Surescripts Prior Authorization Portal and what you can expect in the following videos.
2. Prescriber Registration & ID Verification
Prescriber Registration & ID Verification
Learn how to create a prescriber account, set up multifactor authentication, complete identity verification with CLEAR, and add location information.
3. Managing Requests with TRX Codes
Managing Requests with TRX Codes
Learn how to complete prior authorization requests in the portal when you have a TRX code.
What is a TRX code? When a pharmacy alerts you that prior authorization is needed via fax or an RxChange message, it may include a TRX code. This is an 8-digit code that links information about the patient, prescription and benefit coverage to your prior authorization request.
4. Managing Requests Without TRX Codes
Managing Requests Without TRX Codes
Learn how to complete prior authorization requests in the portal when you don’t have a fax or RxChange message with a TRX code.
5. Delegate Registration
Delegate Registration
Learn how to add delegates to assist prescribers with prior authorizations.