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The NM Service Line-Up
Brand Aid
Denial, Denial, Denial
100

This FDA-required drug safety program may apply to medications with serious safety concerns.

What is a REMS, or Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy?

100

1 tab PO daily

What is take 1 tablet by mouth once daily?

100

This service line supports medications used for ovulation induction, assisted reproduction, and other reproductive treatments.

What is fertility?

100

Ozempic

What is semaglutide?

100

Insurance requires approval before it will cover a prescribed medication.

What is prior authorization?

200

This medication class provides benefits in diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

What are SGLT2 inhibitors?

200

1 cap PO BID

What is take 1 capsule by mouth twice daily?

200

This service line supports medications used to treat cancer and manage therapy-related needs.

What is oncology?

200

Jardiance

What is empagliflozin?

200

The patient must first try a payer-preferred medication before another therapy will be covered.

What is step therapy?

300

This process helps eligible patients access manufacturer programs, grants, copay assistance, and other resources to address medication affordability.

What is financial assistance or financial navigation?

300

2 puffs INH q4-6h PRN SOB

What is inhale 2 puffs every 4 to 6 hours as needed for shortness of breath?

300

This service line supports incretin-based therapies commonly used in diabetes and weight management.

What is GLP-1?

300

Eliquis

What is apixaban?

300

A temporary medication supply is provided while coverage or affordability issues are resolved.

What is a bridge supply?

400

The goal of our hypertension programs is often to achieve blood pressure below this value.

What is 140/90 or 130/80, depending on the program criteria?

400

1 gtt OU QHS

What is instill 1 drop in both eyes at bedtime?

400

This service line supports therapies for immune-mediated and inflammatory conditions.

What is inflammatory?

400

Entresto

What is sacubitril/valsartan?

400

This is the patient's share of a medication cost after insurance processes the claim.

What is a copay?

500

This controlled environment and technique are used to prepare sterile infusion medications while minimizing contamination risk.

What are aseptic techniques and a sterile compounding environment?

500

Apply topically to AA TID PRN

What is apply topically to the affected area three times daily as needed?

500

This catch-all service line covers therapies not assigned to fertility, oncology, inflammatory, or GLP-1 services.

What is miscellaneous?

500

Mounjaro

What is tirzepatide?

500

These programs help eligible patients reduce out-of-pocket medication costs.

What are copay assistance programs?