Requesting PharmaCare Special Authority for prescriptions (legacy)

Note: This information applies to the legacy prescriber (see Legacy prescriber).

In Wolf EMR, you can complete and print the PharmaCare Special Authority Request form as you enter a prescription (via the Prescription window). You can also print the form for a previously entered prescription.

The EMR completes a majority of the form for you, requiring that you only:

Select the indication(s) for special authority

Enter specified details for special authority

PharmaCare special authority grants full benefit status to a drug, medical supply or medical device that otherwise would not be covered or only partially covered. Coverage is provided for patients with specific medical circumstances and the actual reimbursement depends on the patient’s PharmaCare plan rules, including any annual deductible requirements.

For the patient to receive coverage, they must ensure that special authority approval is in place before they purchase the prescription. Coverage is not provided retroactively.

Steps

Search for a medication to prescribe, and then enter any prescription directions. See Creating basic prescriptions (legacy).

Perform one of the following actions:

If you are in the process of entering the prescription, at the top of the Prescriptions window, click Spec Auth .

If you want to print a special authority form for a previously entered prescription, open the Medication Profile window, click the medication, and then click Spec Auth .

The BC Reference Based Pricing Special Authority Form window opens.

In the Indication For Special Authority area, select an option.

In the Specific Details area, enter detailed information regarding the reason for special authority.

To print the Special Authority form, perform one of the following actions:

To print the form on your default printer, click Quick Print .

To print the form on another printer, click Print . The EMR displays a printer selection window. Click the printer you want, and then click Print.

The EMR prints the official provincial form with all fields completed.