P025 THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PREDICAMENT: AN EVALUATION OF TIME TO INITIATION OF BIOLOGIC TREATMENT IN IBD PATIENTS

Biologics are a mainstay in the treatment of moderate-severe IBD. Unlike other IBD medications, biologics typically require prior authorization from insurance providers. There is a paucity of information characterizing the length of the authorization process. Delays in the initiation of biologic therapy have the potential to impact clinical outcomes and quality of life. This study identified the time of biologic prescription and subsequent time for authorization and time of administration at a university medical center.

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