---
type: CKG Concept
title: GLP-1 Prior Authorization
description: Payer approval gate before a GLP-1 agonist is dispensed.
resource: https://graphifymd.com/ckg/glp1/prior-authorization
tags: [glp1, payer, access, prior-authorization]
timestamp: 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z
ckg:
  id: 42
  confidence: 0.94
  taxonomy: PAYER
  source: ClinicalTrials.gov API + 2026 plan policy
---
# Prior Authorization

A payer approval gate that must clear before a GLP-1 agonist is dispensed.

## Typed edges (declared, not inferred)
- **depends_on:** Step Therapy (38) | BMI ≥ 30 or comorbidity (31)
- **enables:** Dispense GLP-1 (45)
- **gated_by:** Formulary Tier (40)

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