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Infographic — Medicare Plans Requiring Prior Authorization(s) for Opioid Use Disorder Medications

Over the past three years, Medicare has reduced its requirements for prior authorization(s) allowing easier access to medication. Buprenorphine is the most commony prescribed medication for treating opioid use disorders. When used correctly, it can cut a patient's risk of death in half.

Graph showing Medicare prior authorization rates of OUD medications