Changes to Aetna's Commercial Drug Lists
On July 1, 2021, Aetna will update their pharmacy drug lists.
You’ll be able to view the changes as early as May 1, 2021. They’ll be available on our Formularies & Pharmacy Clinical Policy Bulletins page.
Ways to request a drug prior authorization
- Submit your completed request form through our provider portal on Availity
- For requests for nonspecialty drugs on Aetna Funding Advant age5M , Premier, Premier Plus, Small Group ACA and Value Plus plans, call the Precertification Unit at 1-855-240-0535 (TTY: 711). Or fax your completed prior authorization request form to 1-877-269-9916.
- For requests for nonspecialty drugs on the Advanced Control, Advanced Control – Aetna, Standard Opt Out, Standard Opt Out – Aetna, Standard Opt Out with ACSF, Aetna Health Exchange and High Value formulary plans, call the Precertification Unit at 1-800-294-5979 (TTY: 711). Or fax your completed prior authorization request form to 1-888-836-0730.
- For requests for drugs on the Aetna Specialty Drug List, call the Precertification Unit at 1-866-814- 5506 (TTY: 711). Or fax your completed prior authorization request form to 1-866-249-6155.
These changes will affect all drug lists, precertification, quantity limits and step-therapy programs. For more information, call the Provider Help Line at 1-800-238-6279 (TTY: 711) (1-800-AETNA RX).
Aetna Changes Commercial Drug List