Term: Special Authority Policies

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-11-24

Definition:

Allows for coverage of only those patients who meet clinical criteria known to render higher priced medicines cost-effective.

Related terms 

• Drug Benefits Management
• Prescribing Protocols
• Prescription Cost
• Reference Based Pricing Policies
• Therapeutic Interchange Policy

References 

• Morgan SG, Kozyrskyj A, Metge C, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Therapeutic interchange and pricing policies. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)