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Just approved: Evusheld for the pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19
Transplants | Last Active: Aug 19, 2022 | Replies (173)Comment receiving replies
Today I heard from my PCP that I did not meet the criteria to receive Evosheld because I tolerated the vaccine and it is not for those who can. However that is not what the CDC guidelines state. It says moderately /severely immunocompromised OR unable to take the vaccine NOT both. I still have no referral which the Florida Health Department told me to get from PCP. I prefer not to go to a provider who is not familiar with my medical history but I guess I may have to. Has anyone else had this problem?
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I had a huge problem with my PCP and my nephrologist with getting referrals for antibodies testing and Regeneron infusion. I think they are following the insurance recommendations and not the CDC recommendation. It took me over 2months to finally get a referral for Regeneron even though I met the criteria. I informed my nephrologist of EVUSHELD and after researching it, I was told that it with be in high demand and will be authorized based on priority of need or those more immunocompromised first. Keep in mind that the doctors are as overwhelmed as we are with all of the changes. They don’t have time to read the CDC reviews daily. There are hospital and insurance guidelines that they are required to follow.