Pediatric neurology
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Pediatric neurology · Jun 2018
Impact of Prior Authorization of Antiepileptic Drugs in Children With Epilepsy.
We assessed how commonly prior authorization results in treatment delay or missed doses in children with epilepsy. ⋯ Prior authorization of antiepileptic drugs is common but problematic, often resulting in either a delay of initiation of a new antiepileptic drug or a lapse in coverage of a currently-used antiepileptic drug, with a negative impact on seizure control.