Free for providers & patientsWorks with all major EHRs
We understand the complexity of dermatology prescribing
Forus helps dermatology providers navigate biologic prescribing, payer rules, specialty pharmacies, renewals, and high-volume access work.
Trusted by thousands of dermatologists nationwide
Dermatology prescribing is uniquely complex
Biologic access often requires prior authorization
Approvals often depend on clean documentation of diagnosis, severity, prior therapies, chart notes, and payer-specific clinical criteria.
Payer rules change constantly
Dermatology teams have to navigate different forms, step edits, preferred products, and renewal requirements across plans.
Specialty pharmacy routing creates delays
Patients can get stuck when prescriptions move between pharmacies, hubs, payers, and support programs.
Patients need affordability assistance
Dermatology medications can be expensive, and therapy starts often depend on navigating copay cards, bridge programs, coupons, and pharmacy selection.
Case studyDermatology
How Optima Dermatology cleared a 500+ task backlog to zero without losing the human touch
Optima Dermatology adopted Forus to grow biologic prescription volume while keeping care personal. They cleared hundreds of backlogged tasks, moved to same-day PA initiation, and gave their team time back for patients instead of paperwork.
500+
backlogged to-dos reduced to zero
100%
of prior authorizations now initiated same-day
60+
clinicians across IN, MN, NH, and OH
Forus serves the largest network of providers, payers, and patients in the nation.
1 in 3 U.S. dermatology providers use Forus
1.2M+ dermatology prescriptions processed
50 states where Forus supports dermatology practices
Trusted by practices across dermatology and other complex prescribing specialties.
Premier dermatology societies work with Forus
We help dermatology teams reduce access burden and get patients on advanced therapies faster.
SDPA is the main professional group for dermatology PAs, with 5,300+ members
LearnSkin reaches a broad dermatology education community of 20,000+ virtual members
Speed up access
Accelerate patient access and ensure patients receive treatment in days, not weeks.
Offload manual work
Eliminate time-consuming tasks like filling out forms, writing appeal letters, and calling payers.
Improve patient experience
Keep patients informed on the status of their prescription without using staff time.
Forus works the way your team already works.
Prescribe as usual
Works with all major EHRs
Sign up and start prescribing in minutes
Your team keeps full visibility
Patients stay informed
“Our goal was to integrate technology in a way that enhances — not replaces — the high-touch experience our patients value. Forus enables us to streamline prior authorizations while preserving the meaningful communication and personal attention that define our standard of care.”
Dr. Scott Guenthner
Founding Physician, Optima Dermatology
“Forus set the benchmark for what a true partnership looks like. It’s not just about automation — it’s about collaboration and continuous improvement.”
Melissa Morgan
Director of Patient Experience, Optima Dermatology
“It was absolutely seamless to the point that I didn’t even realize the rollout had started.”
Dr. Gregory Delost
Dermatologist, Optima Dermatology
“We’ve had multiple patients who tried for months at another practice and couldn’t get approved. We were able to get it done. When they ask how, we tell them: we have Forus.”
Nicole Bartlett
Clinical Manager & Biologics Coordinator, Goodman Dermatology
“One of the big things we love is the fact that patients are being kept in the loop throughout the process.”
Melissa Morgan
Director of Patient Experience, Optima Dermatology
“I am happy with the fact that as a provider, I have to do less paperwork for prior authorizations since we started using Forus. This has reduced my personal burden for the prior authorization process.”
Dermatology PA
DOCS
“This service is awesome! Insurance pre-approval literally overnight! And everything was settled in one day, including the drug-makers co-pay assistance. Total cost to me for a $20,000 drug: $0. Thank you Forus!”
Dermatology Patient
Pennsylvania
Accelerate medicine
See how Unio Health Partners saves time, increases approvals, and expands patient access with Forus.
FAQ
Does Forus support all types of dermatology medications?
Forus supports access workflows for all dermatology medications, including biologics, branded topicals, iPLEDGE medications, specialty pharmacy medications, and therapies that require medical benefit or buy-and-bill coordination.
What are the types of dermatology practices Forus works best for?
Forus supports dermatology practices of many sizes, from independent practices to large physician groups and health systems. It is especially helpful for teams managing high-volume prior authorizations, biologics, renewals, appeals, patient support enrollment, specialty pharmacy routing, and affordability workflows.
Is Forus free to use?
Yes. Forus is free for providers and patients, with no subscription fees, implementation fees, or per-PA fees.
Which pharmacies does Forus support?
Forus supports pharmacy routing across specialty and retail, including payer-preferred, provider-preferred, and patient-preferred options. Forus helps route prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy based on insurance requirements, therapy needs, and patient preference.
How does Forus protect patient data?
Forus’s platform is fully HIPAA-compliant and SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with enterprise-grade security. All PHI is protected under BAA.
Can Forus integrate with my EHR?
Yes, Forus integrates with all major or cloud-based EHRs. If your EHR does not support integration, you can still use the Forus platform—all you have to do is upload records when required.
Does Forus support practices that don’t e-prescribe?
At this time, Forus only supports electronic prescriptions (eRx) sent through the EHR.
What happened to Tandem?
Tandem is now Forus. Same mission, better product, new name. The company rebranded in May 2026 to Forus, with no change in ownership.
How does a practice get started with Forus?
New practices can sign up for Forus and try their first Rx in <1 day or book a demo to learn more from our team.
Forus is free for providers and patients