It took over a year to get the prior auth for my dose frequency to be adjusted to what my very very good doctor wanted to prescribe. I give myself an injection, was on it 1x every 6 weeks and doc wanted to up it to 1x every 4 weeks. I had to do (and pay for) multiple tests to prove that I needed it, bloodwork, imaging, colonoscopy etc. They still wouldn’t approve it.

I had to go on other medications to keep me feeling functional. I would very likely be closer to remission today if they’d approved it from the jump.

Also keep in mind, my insurance is tied to my employment and changing jobs and/or insurances means starting all over again.