Step Therapy Required
Atomoxetine Step Therapy — What To Do When Denied
Insurance step therapy ("fail first") requires trying cheaper drugs before covering Atomoxetine. While you work through the process, Script Unlock provides cash access from $154 — no step therapy, no waiting.
Insurance step therapy
Weeks to months
Cash pay on Script Unlock
from $154 today
How to Fight Step Therapy for Atomoxetine
- 1Request a step therapy exception from your insurer — most plans allow this
- 2Have your doctor document why Atomoxetine is medically necessary
- 3Check if your state has step therapy override protections
- 4Appeal any denial — 40% of appeals succeed
- 5Pay cash for Atomoxetine from $154 while appealing — no step therapy required
What is step therapy for Atomoxetine?
Step therapy requires you to try cheaper medications first before insurance will cover Atomoxetine. This is also called "fail-first" policy. If step therapy is required, you can pay cash for Atomoxetine from $154 while working through the process.
How do I get Atomoxetine covered despite step therapy?
To bypass step therapy for Atomoxetine: (1) document that you tried required alternatives, (2) have your doctor submit a step therapy exception request, (3) appeal if denied. Many states have step therapy override laws. Meanwhile, cash pay from $154 on Script Unlock provides immediate access.