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Advocacy turns daily challenges into real change. When policymakers understand the vital role DermPAs™ play, they’re more likely to support fair policies, like improved reimbursement, reduced restrictions, and better access to care.

At SDPA, we’re committed to helping you take action. Together, we can drive the policies that matter most to our patients and our profession. Advocacy isn’t abstract it’s how we improve lives.

Step Therapy

• Advocate for limited usage of step therapy requirements and process transparency.

Prior Authorization

• Advocate for speedier response times for prior authorizations in hope to limit access delays to patients. 

Formulary Exclusions

• Advocate for formularies to follow up-to-date medical guidelines and cover latest treatment options for skin patients.

Mischaracterization and Classification Issues

• Advocating for the alignment of drug classifications with current scientific consensus and latest medical thinking.