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[Patient’s name] has been under my care for [X months] for the treatment of [moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, severe alopecia areata, or list symptoms] .  \nWe understand that the reason for your denial is [copy reason verbatim from the plan’s denial letter] . However, we believe that [product name , dosage, frequency] is the appropriate treatment for [patient’s name] . In support of our recommendation for [product name] treatment, we have provided an overview of [patient’s name] relevant clinical history below.  \n[Provide a brief medical history, including diagnosis, allergies, existing comorbidities , and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code(s) .]  \n[Discuss rationale for using product vs other treatments , such as topical agents, systemic therapies, or immunosuppressants. Insert your recommendation summary here, including your professional opinion of your patient’s likely prognosis or disease progression without treatment with product.]  \nI’ve included pertinent medical records to offer additional support for the formulary exception request for [product name] . Please reconsider coverage of [product name] for my patient.  \nPlease feel free to contact me at [physician’s phone number] or [patient’s name] at [patient’s phone number] for any additional information you may require. We look forward to receiving your timely response and approval of this claim.  \nSincerely,  \n[Physician’s name and signature]  \n[Physician’s medical specialty]  \n[Physician’s NPI]  \n[Physician’s practice name][Physician’s phone number]  \n[Physician’s fax number]  \nThe information contained in this template letter is provided by Pfizer for informational purposes for patients who have been prescribed a Pfizer medicine. There is no requirement that any patient or healthcare provider use any Pfizer product in exchange for this information, and this template letter is not meant to substitute for a prescriber’s independent medical decision-making.  \n © 2025 Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved. 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