SelectHealth Advantage 2015 Prior Authorization Criteria

SelectHealth Advantage
2015 Prior Authorization Criteria
ACROMEGALY
Drugs
Somatuline Depot, Somavert
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has had surgical resection of the pituitary gland OR is not a candidate for surgery/radiation therapy, 2. Patient has tried at least ONE of the
following: a. Bromocriptine, b. Cabergoline, c. Octreotide
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Endocrinologist or consult
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ACTEMRA
Drugs
Actemra
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For rheumatoid arthritis dx: a. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the following: i. Enbrel, ii. Humira, b. Pt has previous trial on Cimzia, 2.
For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis dx: a. Pt has failed on at least ONE of the following: i. methotrexate, ii. leflunomide, iii. hydroxychloroquine, iv.
sulfasalazine, v. injectable gold, vi. oral gold, vii. azathioprine, viii. penicillamine, ix. cyclosporine, b. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the
following: a. Enbrel, b. Humira
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ACTHAR
Drugs
H.P. Acthar
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For Infantile Spasms: a. Dx is confirmed by EEG, b. Pt has tried at least ONE of the following: i. Prednisone, ii. Prednisolone, iii.
Hydrocortisone, iv. Dexamethasone, c. Pt has tried at least ONE of the following: i. Vigabatrin, ii. Cosyntropin, 2. For MS: Pt has failed at least
TWO courses of treatment with Solu-Medrol for two different multiple sclerosis exacerbations, 3. For Nephrotic Syndrome: a. Pt has tried at least
TWO corticosteroids, b. Pt has tried at least ONE of the following: i. Cyclophosphamide, ii. Cyclosporine, 4. For Rheumatic Disorders: a. Pt has
tried at least ONE oral corticosteroid, b. Pt has tried at least ONE oral DMARD, 5. For Dermatologic Disorders: a. Pt has failed therapy with
methylprednisolone
Age Restrictions
Infantile Spasms: 24 months old or younger
Prescriber Restrictions
1. Infantile Spasms: Neurologist, 2. MS: Neurologist, 3. Nephrotic Syndrome: Nephrologist, 4. Rheumatic Disorders: Rheumatologist, 5.
Dermatologic Disorders: Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
1 mo
Other Criteria
N/A
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ACTIMMUNE
Drugs
Actimmune
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Hypersensitivity to Actimmune or E. coli derived products
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ADEMPAS
Drugs
Adempas
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. PAH: a. Pt has previous failure on sildenafil, 2. CTPH: a. Pt has failed endarterectomy OR b. Pt considered inoperable for pulmonary
endarterectomy AND c. Pt been compliant on full anticoagulation for at least 90 days
Age Restrictions
18 years old or older
Prescriber Restrictions
Specialist in pulmonary hypertension
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ALIMTA
Drugs
Alimta
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For mesothelioma: a. Unresectable disease OR not candidate for surgery, b. Used in combination with cisplatin or carboplatin, 2. For NSCLC a.
Initial: used in combo with cisplatin or carboplatin, b. Maintenance tx: Used after failure of four cycles of platinum-based first-line chemotherapy, c.
After prior chemotherapy: Alimta used as single chemotherapeutic agent
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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AMIFOSTINE
Drugs
Amifostine
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For ovarian cancer: a. Pt receiving treatment with a cisplatin-containing regimen, 2. For head and neck cancer: a. Pt is undergoing post-operative
radiation treatment, b. At least 75% of both parotid glands are in the radiation field
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist or Nephrologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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AMPHOB
Drugs
Ambisome, Amphotericin B
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For use of brand Ambisome: Pt must have previous failure or contraindication to generic Amphotericin B, 2. If using for empiric therapy: a.
Patient must be febrile AND neutropenic
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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AMPYRA
Drugs
Ampyra
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Pt confined to wheelchair, 2. Hx of seizures, 3. Moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl is less than 50 mL/min)
Required Medical Information
1. Initial: a. Currently taking at least one other MS drug, b. EDSS score between 3.5 and 6.0, c. Documented 25 foot walk time, 2. Reauth: Same as
1.a and 1.b above AND improvement in 25 foot walk time
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Initial: 2 mo, Reauth: Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ANDROGENS
Drugs
Androderm, Axiron, Testosterone
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Total tesosterone level below 300 ng/dL, 2. Pt experiences at least ONE of the following: malaise, fatigue, lethargy, muscle loss, depression,
decreased libido, 3. Previous trial on Androgel
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
If request NOT for Androgel: Previous trial of Androgel,
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APO B
Drugs
Juxtapid, Kynamro
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Pt has none of the following health conditions or health concerns: a. Congestive heart failure, b. History of significant renal or hepatic disease, c.
Alcohol abuse
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has untreated, fasting LDL cholesterol greater than 500 mg/dL AND triglycerides less than 300 mg/dL, 2. Pt meets a OR b AND c of the
following: a. Pt has documented mutations in both alleles of the LDL receptor or of other genes known to affect LDL receptor function, b. Both of
pt's parents have a hx of untreated total cholesterol of greater than 250 mg/dL, c. Pt has xanthomas present before age 10, 3. Pt abides by a low-fat
diet in addition to all other lipid-lowering therapies, 4. Patient has failed or is currently taking at least ONE of the following: a. Atorvastatin 40 mg
or higher, b. Rosuvastatin 20mg or higher, c. Simvastatin 40mg or higher, AND ONE of the following: a. Niacin, b. Ezemitibe, c. Gemfibrozil, d.
Fenofibrate, e. Cholestyramine, f. Colesevelam, g. Colestipol, 5. Pt previously failed lipid apheresis therapy.
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Specialist in lipid disorders
Coverage Duration
1. Initial: 6 mo, 2. Reauthorization: 12 mo
Other Criteria
N/A
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APOKYN
Drugs
Apokyn
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt suffering from end of dose wearing off episodes, 2. Apokyn initiated with a concomitant antiemetic (not a 5HT3)
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ARCALYST
Drugs
Arcalyst
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Combination use with a TNF-inhibitor
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ARZERRA
Drugs
Arzerra
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For refractory chronic leukemia dx: Pt is refractory to BOTH fludarabine and alemtuzumab, 2. For untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a.
Used in combination with chlorambucil, b. Fludarabine-based therapy is inappropriate for the pt
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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AUBAGIO
Drugs
Aubagio
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination therapy with other MS agents
Required Medical Information
1. initial: a. LFT within last 6 months, b. CBC within last 6 months, c. Tuberculosis screening, d. No live vaccination within previous 2 months, 2. If
pt is female: negative pregnancy test AND reliable contraception method is being used, 3. Previous trial on at least ONE of the following: a.
Extavia, b. Gilenya, c. Rebif
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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AVASTIN
Drugs
Avastin
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For metastatic, colon, or rectal cancer dx: Used in combination with 5-flurouracil OR capecitabine, 2. For NSCLC dx: Used in combination with
carboplatin/paclitaxel OR erlotinib, 3. For glioblastoma multiforme: Previous failure on temozolomide, 4. For RCC dx: Used in combination with
interferon alpha, 5. For cervical cancer dx: Used in combination with paclitaxel/cisplatin OR paclitaxel/topotecan
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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BELEODAQ
Drugs
Beleodaq
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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BOSULIF
Drugs
Bosulif
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt's CML is in chronic phase, accelerated phase, or blast phase, 2. Pt has previous failure or intolerance to Gleevec (imatinib)
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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CANCIDAS
Drugs
Cancidas
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For invasive aspergillosis: a. Pt has failure on at least ONE other systemic antifungal, 2. If using for empiric therapy: a. Patient must be febrile
AND neutropenic
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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CAPASTAT
Drugs
Capastat Sulfate
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has previous failure on at least ONE of the following: 1. Isoniazid, 2. Rifampin, 3. Ethambutol, 4. Pyrazinamide
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
10 Months
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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CAPRELSA
Drugs
Caprelsa
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist, Endocrinologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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CERDELGA
Drugs
Cerdelga
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt was diagnosed by a Clinical Biomedical Geneticist, 2. Pt is unable to use intravenous enzyme replacement, 3. The CYP2D6 genotype has been
determined
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN
Drugs
Chorionic Gonadotropin
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Fertillity Use
Required Medical Information
For hypogonadism dx: Pt previously failed on testosterone replacement therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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CIMZIA
Drugs
Cimzia
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination therapy with TNF antagonist
Required Medical Information
1. RA dx: Pt has failed on at least ONE of the following: a. methotrexate, b. leflunomide, c. hydroxychloroquine, d. sulfasalazine, e. injectable gold,
f. oral gold, g. azathioprine, h. penicillamine, i. cyclosporine, 2. All dx: Pt has failed at least ONE of the following: a. Enbrel, b. Humira
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist, Gastroenterologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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CINRYZE
Drugs
Cinryze
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Dx is verified by low C1-INH and/or low C1-INH functional levels on two separate occasions, 2. Therapy is required as follows: a. Pt has history
of 2 or more facial, laryngeal, and/or gastroinestinal HAE attacks per month, AND b. Pt is compliant with trigger avoidance, AND c. Pt has tried or
has contraindication to a 6 months trial of attenuated androgen therapy OR a. Pt is scheduled to undergo a major medical procedure that requires
propylaxis, 3. Reauth: Pt has had a significant decrease in the frequency of attacks per month OR had a significant decrease in the severity or
duration of attacks
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Allergist, Immunologist
Coverage Duration
6 Months
Other Criteria
N/A
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COMETRIQ
Drugs
Cometriq
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Diagnosis of indolent medullary thyroid cancer
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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COSENTYX
Drugs
Cosentyx Pen (2 Pens)
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Plaque psoriasis involves 10% or more of the body surface area, 2. If less than 10% of body surface area there is scalp, palmer, foot, or groin
involvement causing significant disability, 3. Pt has failed therapy of at least 12 weeks with at least ONE of the following: i. methotrexate, ii.
cyclosporine, iii. acitretin, 4. Pt has failed treatment with Enbrel OR Humira
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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CUBICIN
Drugs
Cubicin
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For complicated bacterial skin and skin structure infections: Pt has had a positive culture within the past month for ANY of the following (mark
all that apply): a. Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA or MRSA), b. Streptococcus pyogenes, c. Streptococcus agalactia, d. Streptococcus dysgalactiae
subspecies equisimilis, e. Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin susceptible strains only), 2. For blood stream infections: Pt has had a positive culture
within the past month for Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA or MRSA)
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
2 Months
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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CYSTARAN
Drugs
Cystaran
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Initial: Pt has corneal cysteine accumulation that has been confirmed by slit-lamp photography, 2. Reauth: Pt had a reduction of 1 or more units in
the Corneal Cystine Crystal Score (CCCS) after 6 months of treatment with Cystaran.
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Corneal Specialist
Coverage Duration
6 Months
Other Criteria
N/A
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Drugs
Bethkis, Cayston, Tobi Podhaler, Tobramycin
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has had at least ONE positive culture for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Pulmonologist, Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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DALVANCE
Drugs
Dalvance
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Chart notes and bacterial susceptibility reports have been submitted showing need for medication
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
14 Days
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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DIFICID
Drugs
Dificid
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has had a positive C. difficile toxin assay within the past month, 2. Pt has tried as least TWO of the following treatments: a. Metronidazole for
10-14 days, b. Vancomycin for 10-14 days, c. Vancomycin extended taper, d. Rifaximin for 14 days.
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Gastroenterologist, Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ENDOTHELIN ANTAGONIST
Drugs
Letairis, Opsumit, Tracleer
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Exclusion of all secondary causes of pulmonary hypertension, 2. Must be dx with PAH with WHO class II, III, or IV
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Pulmonoligist, Cardiologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ERBITUX
Drugs
Erbitux
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For colorectal cancer dx: a. Failure of BOTH irinotecan- and oxaliplatin- based regimens OR intolerant to irinotecan-based chemotherapy, b.
Tumor must bear wild-type (non-mutated) K-ras gene, 2. For head and neck cancer dx: Used as a single agent in recurrent cancer where platinumbased therapy has failed OR Used in combination with radiation therapy for local or regionally advanced cancer, 3. For ALL dx: Patient has no
previous failure on Vectibix
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ERIVEDGE
Drugs
Erivedge
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For basal cell carcinoma: a. Pt has lesions that are greater than or equal to 10 mm in diameter, b. Pt has recurring lesions after radiation therapy
OR radiation therapy is contraindicated or inappropriate, c. Pt has recurring lesions after surgical excision OR surgery is contraindicated or
inappropriate
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Dermatologist, Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ERWINAZE
Drugs
Erwinaze
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Erwinaze is used in combination with chemotherapy for treatment, 2. Pt has demonstrated a hypersensitivity to an E. Coli derived asparaginase
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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EVZIO
Drugs
Evzio
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Initial: a. Pt's use of opioids is limited to legally prescribed medications for legitamate medical conditions, b. Pt is at a high risk for opioid
overdose, c. Must meet ONE of the following: i. The current prescription contains sufficient doses to manage ONE overdose event, ii. Pt is
prescribed and taking methadone tablets for pain, iii. Pt has experienced an opioid overdose in the past, 2. Reauth: a. Pt experienced an overdose
that required administration of Evzio, b. Emergency medical care was immediately sought after Evzio was administered, c. Pt's use of opioids was
limited to legally prescribed prescription medications for a legitimate medical condition, d. The current prescription contains sufficient doses to
manage ONE overdose event, e. A Narcotics Abuse Specialist has been consulted
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Addiction Specialist (if 1.c.i, 1.c.ii, and 1.c.iii are not met)
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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FARYDAK
Drugs
Farydak
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Used in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, 2. Pt has previous trial on at least TWO regimens including bortezomib and an
immunomodulatory agent
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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FENTANYL
Drugs
Abstral, Fentanyl Citrate, Fentora, Lazanda
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Non-cancer pain use
Required Medical Information
1. Must have documented maintenance therapy with a long-acting opioid, 2. Documented failure with a short-acting opioid for breakthrough pain
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Pain Specialist
Coverage Duration
6 Months
Other Criteria
Previous trial on generic fentanyl citrate
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FIRAZYR
Drugs
Firazyr
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For HAE type I and II and aquired angioedema: Dx has been verified by low C1-INH and/or low C1-INH function levels on two separate
occasions, 2. For HAE with normal C1-INH: Pt has failed a trial with high-dose non-sedating antihistamines for at least 3 months to rule-out
idiopathic angioedema
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Allergist, Immunologist
Coverage Duration
Initial: 3 mo, Reauth: 1 year
Other Criteria
N/A
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FLECTOR
Drugs
Flector
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has failed at least a 14-day trial with an oral NSAID in combination with a PPI
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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FOLOTYN
Drugs
Folotyn
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Treatment with prior systemic therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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FORTEO
Drugs
Forteo
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Treatment for longer than 2 years, 2. Increased baseline risk for osteosarcoma
Required Medical Information
1. For osteoporosis dx: a. T-score less than or equal to -2.5, b. Pt meets at least ONE of the follwing: 1. Must have previous trial on bisphosphonate
therapy and experienced a fragility fracture, ii.Pt is intolerant to bisphosphonate therapy due to musculoskeletal pain, iii. GFR less than 35 ml/min
AND pt is at high risk for fracture based on FRAX score
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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GILOTRIF
Drugs
Gilotrif
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
The tumor has an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletion or exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutation
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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GROWTH HORMONE
Drugs
Saizen, Tev-Tropin
Covered Uses
1. All medically accepted indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
For Ped GHD: Male at bone age of 16 yo, Female at bone age of 14 yo, 2. Growth velocity is less than 2 cm/yr, 3. Fusion of epiphyses
Required Medical Information
1. Ped GHD: Initial: a. Meet criteria i, ii, iii, iv, AND either iv(a), or iv(b), or v: i) Ht more than 2 SD below the pop mean OR less than 3rd
percentile, ii) Ht velocity less than 4cm/yr OR less than 5th percentile of bone age and gender for at least 6 mo iii) Evidence of other causes of
growth failure have been ruled out AND iv) (a) Failure of at least TWO stim tests (peak GH concentration less than 10mcg/L) OR iv) (b) IGF-1 2
SD or more below the mean standardized for bone age AND IGF-BP3 is in the lowest quartile for bone age and gender AND other causes of low
IGF have been excluded, OR v) Pt has more than 3 pituitary hormone deficiencies requiring replacement therapy, Reauth: Growth velocity of
4cm/year or more, 2. Adult GHD: Initial: a. Pts must meet any of the criteria i-ii: i) Pt has GH deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary
disease or is dxed with acquired GH deficiency (1) Secondary to any of the following: (a) Pituitary tumor, (b) Pituitary surgical damage, (c)
Hypothalamic disease, (d) Pituitary irradiation, (e) Pituitary trauma, (f) Sheehan’s syndrome, (g) Autoimmune hypophytis, (h) Hypophytis
associated with an inflammatory condition, (i) Deficiency of 3 or more anterior pituitary hormones AND (2) Pt is receiving active supplementation
of deficient hormones as necessary AND (3) (a) Pt has a low IGF-1 level and other causes of low IGF have been excluded OR (b) Pt has failed
standardized provocative testing as demonstrated by serum GH conc less than 5mcg/L when measured by RIA or less than 2.5mcg/L when
measured by IRMA, ii) Adult dxed with childhood GHD (1) Retesting using the parameters in 2(i)(3)(b) indicates GHD persists OR (2) Pt is dxed
with panhypopituitarism and IGF-I deficiencies exist as outlined in 2(i)(3)(c), Reauth: Continued efficacy both clinically and by lab testing.
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Ped GHD AND Adult GHD: Endocrinologist
Coverage Duration
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1. Ped GHD: Initial: 6 mo, Reauth: 12 mo, 2. HIV wasting: 12 wks LIFETIME, 3. All others: Plan Year
Other Criteria
1. Chronic Renal Insufficiency: a. Meet ALL of the following: i) Pt dxed with CRI AND has not yet received renal transplant, ii) Existing metabolic
disorders have been corrected, iii) Ht more than 2 SD below the population mean OR less than 3rd percentile, iv) Height velocity less than 4cm/yr
or less than 10th percentile of normal for age and gender, 2. Turner Syndrome: a. Meet ALL of the following: i) Dx of TS confirmed by blood
karotype or fibroblast studies, ii) Ht of female pt plotted on TS-specific growth curve AND pt is less than 5th percentile of normal growth curve for
girls, 3. Prader-Willi Syndrome: a. Meet ALL of the following: i) Dx of PWS confirmed by appropriate genetic testing, ii) Ht more than 2 SD
below the pop mean OR less than 3rd percentile, iii) Ht velocity less than 3cm/yr or less than 10th percentile of normal for age and gender, 4. Small
for Gestational Age: a. Meet ALL of the following: i) Dx of SGA as defined as one of the following: (1) Birth weight of less than 2,500g at
gestational age of greater than 37 weeks, (2) OR birth weight or length less than 3rd percentile for gestational age, ii) Pt has failed to catch up in ht
by 2 yo, 5. AIDS-Related Wasting: a. Meet ALL of the following: i) Involuntary weight loss of more than 10% pre-illness body weight or a BMI
less than 20, ii) Failure to respond to dronabinol (Marinol™) OR megesterol acetate (Megace™), iii) Chronic diarrhea (defined as more than 3 loose
stools/day for more than 30 days) OR Chronic weakness and documented fever (30 days, intermittent or constant) in the absence of concurrent
illness or condition other than HIV infection that would otherwise explain the symptoms.
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HALAVEN
Drugs
Halaven
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Previous failure of at least TWO chemotherapeutic regimens, 2. Previous treament includes an anthracycline AND a taxane
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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HARVONI
Drugs
Harvoni
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Chart notes showing genotype, 2. Pt has previous trial on Viekira
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Gastroenterologist, Infectious Disease Specialist, Transplant Specialist
Coverage Duration
Maximum 24 weeks
Other Criteria
N/A
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HEPATITIS C
Drugs
Pegasys, Pegasys Proclick, Pegintron, Pegintron Redipen, Victrelis
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Previous treatment with a protease inhibitor, 2. For treatment without protease inhibitor: prior treatment with pegylated interferon
Required Medical Information
1. For Hep C dx (includes Incivek and Victrelis): a. Initial: i. HCV genotype, ii. HCV RNA viral load, b. For reauth: i. Genotype 1: 1) Interferon:
No detectable HCV-RNA at treatment week 24, 2) Victrelis: HCV-RNA is 100 IU/ml or less at treatment week 12 and patient is undetectable at
week 24, 3) Incivek: HCV-RNA is 1000 IU/mL or less at treatment week 12, ii. Genotype 4, 5, and 6: 2 log reduction in HCV RNA compared to
baseline, iii. Genotype 2,3: No reauth available, 2. For Hep B dx (does not include Incivek and Victrelis): a. Pre-treatment HBV DNA levels are
greater than 20,000 IU/ml, b. Must be used as monotherapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Gastroenterologist, Infectious Disease
Coverage Duration
Interferon: Initial: 24 Wks, Re: 24 Wks, Incivek: 12 Wks, Victrelis: Initial: 24 Wks, Re: 8-20 Wks
Other Criteria
1. Pegylated interferon and Victrelis: For reauth: Must provide HCV viral load at 24 weeks, 2. Peg-Intron, Victrelis, and Incivek must be
accompanied by letter of medical necessity explaining why the preferred agents Pegasys, Olysio, and Sovaldi cannot be used
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HETLIOZ
Drugs
Hetlioz
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt is totally blind without light perception, 2. Pt has previous trial on Rozerem, 3. Pt has previous tiral on at least ONE of the following: a.
zolpidem, b. zolpidem ER, c. zaleplon
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Sleep specialist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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HRM
Drugs
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Diphenhydramine Hcl, Duavee, Ergoloid Mesylates, Phenobarbital, Thioridazine Hcl
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
1. Approved for 64 years of age and younger, 2. 65 years and older use OTHER criteria
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
If the patient is 65 years of age or older, the benefit of therapy with the prescribed medication outweighs the potential risk.
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IBRANCE
Drugs
Ibrance
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Prior therapy for metastatic disease
Required Medical Information
Used in combination with letrozole
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ICLUSIG
Drugs
Iclusig
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. CML dx: Pt's CML is in chronic phase, accelerated phase, or blast phase, 2. All dx: Pt has previous trial on Gleevec
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ILARIS
Drugs
Ilaris
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination therapy with TNF antagonist
Required Medical Information
1. For all dx EXCEPT CAPS: Pt has had prior trial on BOTH of the following: 1. Kineret, 2. Actemra
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist
Coverage Duration
6 Months
Other Criteria
N/A
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IMBRUVICA
Drugs
Imbruvica
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has failed at least ONE prior therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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INCRELEX
Drugs
Increlex
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Height standard deviation score of less than -3 based on age and gender, 2. Basal IGF-1 standard deviation score of less than -3 based on age and
gender, 3. Normal or elevated growth hormone levels, 4. Pt must have open epiphyses, 5. Gh stimulation test of greater than 10 mcg/L.
Age Restrictions
2 years old or older
Prescriber Restrictions
Endocrinologist or consult
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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INLYTA
Drugs
Inlyta
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has failed prior systemic therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ISTODAX
Drugs
Istodax
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt received at least ONE previous systemic therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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IVIG
Drugs
Bivigam, Carimune Nf Nanofiltered, Flebogamma Dif, Gamastan S-D, Gammagard Liquid, Gammaked, Gammaplex, Gamunex-C, Privigen
Covered Uses
1. All medically accepted indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For Kawasaki disease dx: IF pt after 10 days of illness: persistent fever without explanation OR aneurysms and ongoing systemic inflammation,
2. For HIV dx: CD4 count of less than 200 cells/mL, 3. For blistering disease dx: failure on at least TWO of the following: azathioprine,
mycophenolate, cyclophosphmaide, cyclosporine, methotrexate, 4. For Thrombo dx: platelet count less than 20,000, 5. For CLL dx:
hypogammaglobulinemia shown by less than 500 mg/dL, 6. For Transplant dx: within 100 days of transplant OR hypogammaglobulinemia after
100 days, 7. For stiff person dx: Failure on corticosteroids, 8. For RRMS dx: Failure to at least TWO fo the following: Betaseron, Avonex, Rebif,
Copaxone, Gilenya, 9. For Dermatomyositis dx: Failure to IV steroids AND failure to azathoprine OR methotrexate
Age Restrictions
For Kawasaki disease dx: less than 18 years old
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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IXEMPRA
Drugs
Ixempra
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Ixempra monotherapy: Previous failure to ALL the following: anthracycline, taxane, capecitabine, 2. Ixempra in combination with capecitabine:
Previous failure to BOTH anthracycline AND taxane
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Initial: 6 mo, Reauth: plan year
Other Criteria
N/A
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JAKAFI
Drugs
Jakafi
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has enlarged spleen shown by MRI or CT, 2. Platelet count greater than or equal to 50X10(9)/L
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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JEVTANA
Drugs
Jevtana
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Previous treatment with docetaxel-containing regimen, 2. Combination therapy with prednisone
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Urologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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KADCYLA
Drugs
Kadcyla
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination therapy
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has previously received BOTH of the following: a. Taxane therapy, b. Herceptin
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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KALYDECO
Drugs
Kalydeco
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt is being managed at a cystic fibrosis clinic, 2. Pt genotyped by an FDA-cleared CF mutation test, 3. Pt has ONE of the following mutations: a.
G551D, b. G551S, c. S549R, d. G1244E, e. S1251N, f. G1349D, g. S1255P, h. G178R, i. S549N, j. R117H
Age Restrictions
Tablet: 6 years old or older, Granules: 2 years old to 5 years old
Prescriber Restrictions
Pulmonologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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KEPIVANCE
Drugs
Kepivance
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt will be undergoing a bone marrow transplant, 2. Pt will be undergoing total-body irradiation, 3. Pt's chemotherapy regimen consists of at least
ONE medication that is predicted to result in greater than WHO Grade 3 mucositis, 4. The patien will NOT be receiving a high dose of melphalan
preparative regimen
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Hematologist, Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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KEYTRUDA
Drugs
Keytruda
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has previous trial on Yervoy and experienced disease progression within 24 weeks following the last dose of Yervoy, 2. Pt did NOT experience
an immune-mediated adverse reaction to Yervoy requiring use of corticosteroids, 3. Pt is NOT positive for BRAF V600E or V600K mutation OR 4.
Pt is BRAF V600E or V600K mutation positive AND has previously tried at least ONE of the following: a. Mekinist, b. Tafinlar, c. Zelboraf
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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KINERET
Drugs
Kineret
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For rheumatoid arthritis dx: a. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the following: i. Enbrel, ii. Humira, b. Pt has previous trial on Cimzia, 2.
For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis dx: a. Pt has failed on at least ONE of the following: i. methotrexate, ii. leflunomide, iii. hydroxychloroquine, iv.
sulfasalazine, v. injectable gold, vi. oral gold, vii. azathioprine, viii. penicillamine, ix. cyclosporine, b. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the
following: a. Enbrel, b. Humira
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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KORLYM
Drugs
Korlym
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Pt using long-term corticosteroid
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has previously failed surgery or chemotherapy to correct Cushing's disease OR is ineligible for surgery, 2. Pt with type II diabetes diagnosis, 3.
HgA1c is 8.0% or greater, 4. Pt has treatment failure with at least TWO of the following: a. Insulin, b. metformin, c. meglitinides, d. sulfonylureas,
e. thiazolidinediones, f. DPP4 inhibitors, g. GLP-1 agonists, 5. If pt is female: a. Pt has negative pregnancy test within past 14 days, b. Pt is
currently using non-hormonal form of birth control
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Endocrinologist
Coverage Duration
Initial: 6 months, Reauth: Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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LENVIMA
Drugs
Lenvima
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Tumor is refractory to treatment with radioactive iodine, 2. Used as monotherapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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LIDODERM
Drugs
Lidocaine
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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LYNPARZA
Drugs
Lynparza
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination therapy
Required Medical Information
Pt has previous trial on at least TWO prior lines of chemotherapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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MEKINIST
Drugs
Mekinist
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Previous use of Zelboraf OR Tafinlar
Required Medical Information
1. Pt is BRAF(V600E or V600K) mutation positive, 2. Monotherapy or in combination with Tafinlar
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematolgist, Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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MS
Drugs
Avonex, Avonex Administration Pack
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Previous trial on at least ONE of the following: 1. Extavia, 2. Gilenya, 3. Rebif
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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MYALEPT
Drugs
Myalept
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has baseline leptin levels of less than 8 ng/mL for males OR less than 12 ng/mL for females, 2. Pt has ONE of the following: a. Diagnosis of
diabetes and is being treated with Metformin AND at least one other antidiabetic agent, b. Diagnosis of hypertriglyceridemia and is being treated
with at least ONE antihyperlipidemic agent, 3. Reauth: a. Pt has been screened for the presence of anti-metreleptin antibodies, b. If presence of antimetreleptin antibodies, pt must still be receiving benefit from Myalept therapy, c. Pt shows improvement in hemoglobin A1c OR fasting triglyceride
level
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Endocrinologist
Coverage Duration
Initial: 6 months, Reauth: Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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NAFCILLIN
Drugs
Nafcillin, Nafcillin Sodium
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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NATPARA
Drugs
Natpara
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has failed oral vitamin D and oral calcium, 2. Pt's Ionized Ca2+ is greater than 1.10 mmol/L, 3. Pt is symptomatic with presence of at least
ONE of the following: a. tetany, b. carpopedal spasm, c. seizures, d. hypotension, e. prolongation of QT interval, 4. Pt's vitamin D level is greater
than 30 ng/ml
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Endocrinologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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NEXAVAR
Drugs
Nexavar
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Used as monotherapy, 2. For HCC dx: Treatment for unresectable tumor or recurrent disease
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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NUEDEXTA
Drugs
Nuedexta
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has score of 13 or greater on Center for Neurologic Study-Liability Scale (CNS-LS) for pseudobulbar affect (PBA)
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
6 Months
Other Criteria
N/A
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OCTREOTIDE
Drugs
Octreotide Acetate
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For acromegaly: a. Has patient failed at least TWO of the following: i. Surgical resection, ii. Pituitary irradiation, iii. Bromocriptine, b. Pt has
elevated levels of growth hormone and IGF-1, 2. For carcinoid: a. Pt is suffering from severe diarrhea and flushing episodes associated with disease,
3. For VIPoma: a. Pt has profuse water diarrhea associated with disease
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Endocrinologist or Oncologist
Coverage Duration
1. For acromegaly: 6 mo, 2. For others: Plan year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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OLYSIO
Drugs
Olysio
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Previous treatment with a protease inhibitor, 2. Genotype 1a: Screening revealed presence of the NS3 Q80K polymorphism
Required Medical Information
1. Used in combination with pegylated interferon-alfa and ribavirin OR 2. Used in combination with Sovaldi
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Gastroenterolgist, Infectious Disease Specialist, Transplant Specialist
Coverage Duration
12 Weeks
Other Criteria
N/A
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ONCASPAR
Drugs
Oncaspar
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Oncaspar is being used in combination with chemotherapy AND 2. Oncaspar is being used first-line OR 3. Pt has demonstrated a past
hypersensitivity to L-asparaginase therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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OPDIVO
Drugs
Opdivo
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has previous trial on Yervoy and experienced disease progression within 24 weeks following the last dose of Yervoy, 2. Pt did NOT experience
an immune-mediated adverse reaction to Yervoy requiring use of corticosteroids, 3. Pt is NOT positive for BRAF V600E or V600K mutation OR 4.
Pt is BRAF V600E or V600K mutation positive AND has previously tried at least ONE of the following: a. Mekinist, b. Tafinlar, c. Zelboraf
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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ORENCIA
Drugs
Orencia
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has failed treament with Enbrel OR Humira, 2. Pt has failed treatment with Cimzia
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist or consult
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ORFADIN
Drugs
Orfadin
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt's plasma tyrosine level is greater than 200 microcol/L
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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OTEZLA
Drugs
Otezla
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has previous trial on Enbrel OR Humira, 2. Pt has previous trial on Cimzia
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist, Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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PAH
Drugs
Adcirca, Sildenafil
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Exclusion of all secondary causes of pulmonary hypertension, 2. Must be dx with PAH with WHO class II or III
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Pulmonoligist, Cardiologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
Adcirca requests: previous trial on sildenafil
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PLEGRIDY
Drugs
Plegridy, Plegridy Pen
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has previous trial on Avonex AND 2. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the following: a. Aubagio, b. Betaseron, c. Copaxone, d. Extavia,
e. Gilenya, f. Rebif, g. Tecfidera, h. Tysabri
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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POMALYST
Drugs
Pomalyst
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has tried BOTH of the following: a. Revlimid, b. Velcade, 2. Pt has demonstrated disease progression within 60 days of completion of prior
therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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PRIMAXIN
Drugs
Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Pt has had a positive culture within the past month indicating a MRSA infection
Required Medical Information
1. For infections of the lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, intra-abdominal, gynecologic, bone and joint, skin and skin structure, polymicrobic
infections, or bacterial septicemia: Pt has had a positive culture within the past month for ANY of the following (mark all that apply): a.
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), b. Streptococcus spp., c. Escherichia coli, d. Klebsiella spp., e. Enterobacter, f. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, g. Other
resistant gram-negative bacilli, h. Other anaerobes, 2. Pt must meet ONE of the following: a. Pt has a CrCl greater than or equal to 5
mL/minute/1.73 m2, b. Pt will be on hemodialysis within 48 hours of therapy, 3. Pt has failed at least ONE previous antibacterial and/or other
antimicrobial therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
1 Month
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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PROLIA
Drugs
Prolia
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For Osteoporosis: a. Must meet at least ONE of the following: i. Pt has experienced a fragility fracture AND Pt has intolerance or
contraindication on oral or IV bisphosphonate therapy, OR ii. WHO fracture risk score completed AND Pt qualifies for pharmacologic treatment
with a 10 year hip fracture probability of greater than 3% OR a 10 year major osteoporosis-related all fracture probability of greater than 20% AND
Pt has intolerance or contraindication on oral or IV bisphosphonate therapy, OR iii. WHO fracture risk score completed AND Pt qualifies for
pharmacologic treatment with a 10 year hip fracture probability of greater than 3% OR a 10 year major osteoporosis-related all fracture probability
of greater than 20% AND Pt had a decline in bone mineral density (BMD) of greater than 10% while on IV bisphosphonate therapy for at least 2
years AND Pt has been compliant on calcium and vitamin D supplementation AND Other causes of low BMD have been evaluated, 2. For
Nonmetastatic prostate cancer: a. Pt has a BMD T-score at the lumbar spine, total hip or femoral neck of -1.0 or less OR b. Pt had an osteoporotic
fracture, 3. For Women at high risk for fracture receiving adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer: a. Pt has a BMD T-score at the
lumbar spine, total hip or femoral neck between -1.0 and -2.5
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
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N/A
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PROMACTA
Drugs
Promacta
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For ITP dx: a. Previous failure to corticosteroids, immunoglubulins, OR splenectomy, b. Initial: Evidence of bleeding OR platelet count less than
20,000/microL, c. For reauth: Platelet count less than 400,000/microL, 2. For Hep C with Thrombocytopenia dx: a. Platelet count less than
75,000/microL, b. Pt is not receiving concurrent protease inhibitor treatment
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist, Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist
Coverage Duration
6 Months
Other Criteria
N/A
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PULMONARY FIBROSIS
Drugs
Esbriet, Ofev
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Initial: a. All other causes of IPF have been eliminated, b. Diagnosis has been confirmed via high-resolution computed tomography scan and/or
lung biopsy, c. Pt Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) is between 50-79% predicted value, d. Pt carbon monoxide diffusing capacity is between 30-79%
predicted value, e. Liver function test has been completed prior to initiating therapy, f. Patient is not a current smoker, g. FOR OFEV: Patient is not
receiving anticoagulation therapy, 2. Reauth: a. A repeat liver function teast has been performed after 3 months of therapy has been completed
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Pulmonoligist
Coverage Duration
Initial: 3 mo, Reauth: 1 year
Other Criteria
N/A
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PURIXAN
Drugs
Purixan
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Used in conjunction with a combination chemotherapy treatment regimen for ALL, 2. Pt has previous failure on mercaptopurine tablets
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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RAVICTI
Drugs
Ravicti
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Diagnosis of hyperammonemia OR N-acetylglutamate synthase deficiency
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has been compliant with dietary protein restriction OR amino acid supplementation, 2. Previous trial on sodium phenylbutyrate
Age Restrictions
2 years old or older
Prescriber Restrictions
Medical Geneticist, Metabolic Specialist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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RCC
Drugs
Afinitor, Afinitor Disperz
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Previous failure on either Sutent or Nexavar, 2. For SEGA or TS dx: Patient must require therapeutic intervention and not be a candidate for
surgical resection
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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RELISTOR
Drugs
Relistor
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has advanced illness, 2. Pt has tried at least TWO of the following: a. Miralax, b. Lactulose, c. Senna, d. Bisacodyl, e. Milk of Magnesia
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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REMICADE
Drugs
Remicade
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's, ankylosing spondylitis dxs : a. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the following: i.
methotrexate, ii. leflunomide, iii. hydroxychloroquine, iv. sulfasalazine, v. injectable gold, vi. oral gold, vii. azathioprine, viii. penicillamine, ix.
cyclosporine, b. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the following: a. Enbrel, b. Humira, 2. For Crohn's dx: a. Pt has previous trial on at least
ONE of the following: i. Enbrel, ii. Humira, b. Pt has previous trial on Cimzia, 3. For ulcerative colitis and plaque psoriasis dxs: Pt has previous trial
on at least ONE of the following: a. Enbrel, b. Humira, 4. For ankylosing spondylitis dxs: Pt has previous trial on Cimzia
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist, Gastroenterologist, OR Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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REVLIMID
Drugs
Revlimid
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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SABRIL
Drugs
Sabril
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For solution: Must be used as monotherapy for infantile spasms, 2. For tablets: a. Must be used as adjunctive therapy, b. Must have tried at least
TWO of the following: i. Banzel, ii. Carbamazepine, iii. Celontin, iv. Depakene, v. Depakote, vi. Dilantin, vii. Divalproex, viii. Epitol, ix. Equetro,
x. Ethosuximide, xi. Felbamate, xii. Gabitril, xiii. Keppra, xiv. Lamictal, xv. Lamotrigine, xvi. Levetiracetam, xvii. Lyrica, xviii. Mysoline, xix.
Oxcarbazepine, xx. Peganone, xxi. Phenytoin, xxii. Potiga, xxiii. Stavzor, xxiv. Tegretol, xxv. Topamax, xxvi. Topiramate, xxvii. Trileptal, xxviii.
Valproic Acid, xxix. Vimpat, xxx. Zonegran, xxxi. Zonisamide
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
Periodic vision testing
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SIGNIFOR
Drugs
Signifor, Signifor Lar
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Initial: a. Pt is NOT a candidate for pituitary surgery, b. If pt previously had pituitary surgery: Pt continues to have 24-hour urinary free crotisol
levels of: i. 90 micrograms or greater if male, ii. 67 micrograms or greater if female, 2. Reauth: a. Pt's 24-hour urinary free cortisol level is: i. 60
micrograms or lower if male, ii. 45 micrograms or lower if female OR has decreased by at least 50% from initial Signifor therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Endocrinologist
Coverage Duration
Initial: 2 mo, Reauth: Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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SIMPONI
Drugs
Simponi, Simponi Aria
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination treatment with TNF antagonist
Required Medical Information
1. For rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis dxs: a. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the following: i. methotrexate, ii. leflunomide, iii.
hydroxychloroquine, iv. sulfasalazine, v. injectable gold, vi. oral gold, vii. azathioprine, viii. penicillamine, ix. cyclosporine, b. Pt has previous trial
on at least ONE of the following: a. Enbrel, b. Humira, 2. For ankylosing spondylitis dx: a. Pt has previous trial on at least ONE of the following: i.
Enbrel, ii. Humira, b. Pt has previous trial on Cimzia, 3. for ulcerative colitis dx: Pt have previous trial on at least ONE of the following: a. Enbrel,
b. Humira
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist, Gastroenterologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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SIRTURO
Drugs
Sirturo
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has previous failure on at least TWO of the following: 1. Ethambutol, 2. Streptomycin, 3. Pyrazinamide, 4. Amikacin/kanamycin, 5.
Cycloserine/terizidone, 6. Ethionamide, 7. Capreomycin, 8. Levofloxacin, 9. Moxifloxacin, 10. Ofloxacin
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Pulmonologist, Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
6 Months
Other Criteria
N/A
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SIVEXTRO
Drugs
Sivextro
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Chart notes and bacterial susceptibility reports have been submitted showing need for medication
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
1 month
Other Criteria
N/A
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SOVALDI
Drugs
Sovaldi
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Genotype 1 and 4: a. Used in combination with pegylated interferon-alfa and ribavirin OR b. Used in combination with Olysio, 2. Liver
transplant: Pt is a candidate for liver transplant and on the transplant waiting list, 3. Pt must display at least ONE of the following: a. Extrahepatic
complications of HCV as shown by any of the following: i. HCV-related renal disease, ii. Vasculitis, iii. Porphyria cutanea tarda, b. Status post liver
transplant for HCV, c. HCV with chronic kidney disease (greater than or equal to stage 2), d. Status post renal transplantation
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Gastroenterolgist, Infectious Disease Specialist, Transplant Specialist
Coverage Duration
1. Genotype 1, 2, 4: 12 Weeks, 2. Genotype 3: 24 Weeks, 3. Liver transplant: 48 Weeks
Other Criteria
N/A
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SPRYCEL
Drugs
Sprycel
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For blast or chronic phase CML dx : Previous trial on Gleevec, 2. For ALL dx: Resistance or intolerance to at least ONE prior therapy, 3.
Efficacy testing will be conducted in accordance with NCCN recommended treatment guidelines, 4. After failure of treatment per NCCN CML
guideline testing patient does NOT have a T315I mutation based BCR-ABL kinase domain testing
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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STELARA
Drugs
Stelara
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment initiation during an active infection
Required Medical Information
1. For PsA dx: a. Pt has failed treatment with Enbrel OR Humira, b. Pt has failed treatment with Cimzia, 2. For plaque psoriasis dx: a. Plaque
psoriasis involves 10% or more of the body surface area, b. If less than 10% of body surface area there is scalp, palmer, foot, or groin involvement
causing significant disability, c. Pt has failed therapy of at least 12 weeks with at least ONE of the following: i. methotrexate, ii. cyclosporine, iii.
acitretin, d. Pt has failed treatment with Enbrel OR Humira
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Dermatologist or consult
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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STIMULANTS
Drugs
Modafinil, Nuvigil
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For OSAHS dx: Pt has history of CPAP in which pt showed compliance with CPAP, 2. For SWSD dx: 1. Expressed symptoms of excessive
sleepiness for at least 3 months 2. The work shift meets at least ONE of the following: a. Six (6) or more hours of the shift between 10pm and 8am,
b. Twelve (12) or less hours per shift, c. Five (5) or more alternative shifts per month, d. Three (3) or more consecutive shifts per month
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Sleep specialist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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STIVARGA
Drugs
Stivarga
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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SUTENT
Drugs
Sutent
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Sutent used as combination therapy with other chemotherapies
Required Medical Information
1. For GIST dx: Disease progression or intolerance to Gleevec, 2. For pNET dx: Tumor is unresectable locally advanced or metastatic
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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SYLATRON
Drugs
Sylatron
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has stage III melanoma with previous surgical resection, 2. Surgical resection (including lymphadenectomy) were less than 84 days prior to
request
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist or Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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SYNAGIS
Drugs
Synagis
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For less than 2 years of age: a. Pt with CLD requiring medical therapy (such as supplemental oxygen, bronchodilator, diuretic or corticosteroid
therapy) within 6 months before start of RSV season, To meet a dx of CLD with a recent history of oxygen use, infants should have the following:
i. Required supplemental oxygen for at least 28 postnatal days to be classified as having mild, moderate, or severe BPD/CLD according to United
States National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), b. 2nd season authorization: Pt continues to require medical therapy
for respiratory or cardiac dysfunction, 2. Infants born at 32 weeks of gestation or before with or without CLD: a. Gestational age and chronologic
age at start of season, b. Born less than 29 weeks GA and less than 12 months of age during the RSV season, c. Born 29 to 32 weeks GA and less
than 6 months of age before start of RSV season, 3. Infants with a gestational age 32 weeks 0 days to 34 weeks 6 days, with one of the risk factors
below: a. Daycare attendance, b. Sibling(s) younger than 5 years of age, 4. Infants less than one (1) year of age with severe neuromuscular disease
or congenital abnormalities of the airways that compromise handling of respiratory secretions, 5. Children less than 24 months (2 years) old with
hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease who have any of the following: a. Are receiving medication to control congestive heart failure
(diuretics, antihypertensives), b. Diagnosed with moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension, c. Diagnosed with cyanotic heart disease
Age Restrictions
2 years old or younger
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
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BvsD determination
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SYNERCID
Drugs
Synercid
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For complicated bacterial skin and skin structure infections: Pt has had a positive culture within the past month for either of the following (mark
all that apply): a. Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA only), b. Streptococcus pyogenes
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
1 Month
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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SYNRIBO
Drugs
Synribo
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has resistance and/or intolerance to TWO or more of the following: 1. Gleevec, 2. Sprycel, 3. Tasigna, 4. Bosulif
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Hematologist, Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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TAFINLAR
Drugs
Tafinlar
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Disease progression with Zelboraf OR Mekanist
Required Medical Information
Pt is BRAF(V600E or V600K) mutation positive
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist, Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TARCEVA
Drugs
Tarceva
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For NSCLC dx: a. Pt with EGFR mutation, b. Tarceva is not used in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy, 2. For pancreatic cancer
dx: Combination with gemcitabine
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TASIGNA
Drugs
Tasigna
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Documented resistance or intolerance to gleevec for chronic phase or accelerated phase CML
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TECFIDERA
Drugs
Tecfidera
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has failed at least TWO of the following: a. Aubagio, b. Avonex, c. Betaseron, d. Copaxone, e. Extavia, f. Gilenya, g. mitoxantrone, h. Rebif, i.
Tysabri, 2. Pt has normal CBC (within last 6 months)
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TEFLARO
Drugs
Teflaro
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections: Pt has had a positive culture within the past month for ANY of the following (mark all that
apply): a. Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA and MRSA), b. Streptococcus pyogenes, c. Streptococcus agalactiae, d. Escherichia coli, e. Klebsiella
pneumonia, f. Klebsiella oxytoca, 2. For community-acquired bacterial pneumonia: Pt has had a positive culture within the past month for ANY of
the following (mark all that apply): a. Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA only), b. Streptococcus pneumoniae, c. Haemophilus influenzae, d.
Escherichia coli, e. Klebsiella pneumonia, f. Klebsiella oxytoca
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
1 Month
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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TORISEL
Drugs
Torisel
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination chemotherapy
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TREANDA
Drugs
Treanda
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
For NHL dx: Disease progression during or within six months of treatment with rituximab OR rituximab-containing regimen
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TROKENDI
Drugs
Topiramate Er, Trokendi Xr
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has previous failure on immediate release topiramate, 2. Pt has previous failure with at least ONE other antiepileptic drug
Age Restrictions
6 years old or older
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TYGACIL
Drugs
Tygacil
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For complicated bacterial skin and skin structure infections: Pt has had a positive culture within the past month for ANY of the following (mark
all that apply): a. Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA or MRSA), b. Escherichia coli, c. Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin susceptible strains only), d.
Enterobacter cloacae, e. Klebsiella pneumonia, f. Bacteroides fragilis, g. Streptococcus agalactia, h. S.pyogenes, i. S.anginosus group (including S.
anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus), 2. For community acquired bacterial pneumonia: Pt has had a positive culture within the past month
for ANY of the following (mark all that apply): a. Streptococcus pneumonia (penicillin-susceptible isotales), b. Haemophilus influenza (betalactamase negative isolates), c. Legionella pneumophila, 3. For complicated bacterial intra-abdominal infections: Pt has had a positive culture within
the past month for ANY of the following (mark all that apply): a. Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA or MRSA), b. Escherichia coli, c. Enterococcus
faecalis (vancomycin susceptible strains only), d. Enterobacter cloacae, e. Klebsiella pneumonia, f. K.oxytoca, g. Bacteroides fragilis, h.
B.thetaiotaomicron, i. B.uniformis, j. B.fragilis, k. Citrobacter freundii, l. Clostridium perfringens, m. Peptostreptococcus micros
Age Restrictions
18 years old or older
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
1 Month
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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TYKERB
Drugs
Tykerb
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For advanced or metastatic HER-2 positive breast cancer dx: a. Previous failure on anthracycline, taxane, and trastuzumab AND b. Combination
therapy with capecitabine OR c. Combination therapy with trastuzumab, 2. For postmenopausal HER-2 receptor hormone receptor positive breast
cancer dx: Combination therapy with aromatase inhibitor
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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TYSABRI
Drugs
Tysabri
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For MS: a. Pt has been compliant on at least ONE of the following: i. Avonex, ii. Betaseron, iii. Copaxone, iv. Rebif, b. Anti-natalizumab assay is
required after 12 weeks and 24 weeks of therapy, 2. For Crohn's: a. Pt has tried at least ONE of the following: i. Humira, ii. Remicade
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist, Gastroenterologist
Coverage Duration
Initial: 12 Weeks, Reauth: 6 Months
Other Criteria
N/A
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VALCHLOR
Drugs
Valchlor
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Pt has previous trial on at least ONE previous skin directed therapy of the following: 1. Topical corticosteroid, 2. Topical carmustine, 3. Topical
retinoid, 4. Radiation therapy, 5. Phototherapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Dermatologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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VASODILATORS
Drugs
Orenitram Er, Remodulin, Tyvaso, Ventavis
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For NYHA functional class II or III: Previous trial on at least one of the following: Adcirca, Letairis, Opsumit, sildenafil, Tracleer, 2. Presence of
functional class IV
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Pulmonologist, Cardiologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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VECTIBIX
Drugs
Vectibix
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Failure of irinotecan-, oxaliplatin-, and 5-FU- based regimens, 2. Tumor must bear wild-type (non-mutated) K-ras gene, 3. Patient has no
previous failure on Erbitux
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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VELCADE
Drugs
Velcade
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
For mantle cell lymphoma dx: Pt has failed prevous chemotherapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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VERSACLOZ
Drugs
Versacloz
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has had an inadequate response to at least TWO antipsychotic medications, a. At least one medication must be a long-acting depot, OR 2. Pt
has medical condition that prohibits the use of tablets
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Psychiatrist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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VIEKIRA
Drugs
Viekira Pak
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Chart notes showing genotype
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Gastroenterologist, Infectious Disease Specialist, Transplant Specialist
Coverage Duration
Maximum 24 weeks
Other Criteria
N/A
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VIRAZOLE
Drugs
Virazole
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has had an RSV infection confirmed or quantified by antibody, antigen, or viral RNA assays in the last month, 2. Pt has an underlying
compromising condition (i.e. prematurity, cardiopulmonary disease, or immunosuppression)
Age Restrictions
3 years old or younger
Prescriber Restrictions
Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
7 Days
Other Criteria
N/A
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XALKORI
Drugs
Xalkori
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination therapy with other chemotherapy agents
Required Medical Information
NSCLC must be anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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XELJANZ
Drugs
Xeljanz
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination with biologic DMARD or potent immunosuppressant
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has failed treament with Enbrel OR Humira, 2. Pt has failed treatment with Cimzia
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Rheumatologist or consult
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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XENAZINE
Drugs
Xenazine
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
N/A
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Neurologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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XGEVA
Drugs
Xgeva
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Use in pt with multiple myeloma
Required Medical Information
1. Must meet at least ONE of the following: a. Pt has giant cell tumor of the bone that is unresectable or where surgical resection is likely to result in
severe morbidity, b. Pt has a diagnosis of bone metasteses related to a solid tumor, c. Pt has a diagnosis of metastatic breast or prostate cancer, d. Pt
has severe renal impairment (CrCl less than 35mL/min), e. Pt has previously been treated with Zometa or Aredia and had disease progression OR
adverse reaction to the treatment
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
BvsD determination
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XIFAXAN
Drugs
Xifaxan
Covered Uses
1. All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D, 2. Diarrhea or Mixed Type Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 3. Clostridium difficile
infection
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. For traveler's diarrhea dx: Previous trial on sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, or levofloxacin, 2. For hepatic
encephalopathy dx: Previous failure on lactulose therapy, 3. For irritable bowel syndrome dx: Failure on at least ONE antispasmodic therapy AND
at least ONE antibiotic therapy, 4. For Clostridium difficile dx: Failure on at least TWO other antibiotic therapies
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Gastroenterologist OR Infectious Disease Specialist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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XOLAIR
Drugs
Xolair
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. FEV1 baseline between 40 and 80% of predicted, 2. Pt has been taking for at least 3 months on at least ONE of the following: a. Medium dose
ICS and inhaled long-acting bronchodilator, b. Medium dose ICS and leukotriene antagonist, c. Medium dose ICS and theophylline, d. High dose
ICS and inhaled long-acting bronchodilator, e. Low dose ICS and inhaled long-acting bronchodilator, 3. Pt has had need for frequent intermittent
use of oral corticosteroids, 4. Pt has at least ONE of the following: 1 ER visit or hospitalization for asthma within past 6 months OR Need for
frequent office visits due to asthma evaluation, 5. Pt's IgE level is greater than or equal to 30, 6. Pt is less than 330 lbs
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Allergist, Pulmonologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
Pt weighs 330 lbs or less
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XTANDI
Drugs
Xtandi
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt's prostate cancer is castration resistant, 2. Pt has previous trial on docetaxel therapy AND Zytiga therapy
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Urologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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XYREM
Drugs
Xyrem
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Narcolepsy dx confirmed by PSG and MSLT tests, 2. Pt must have at least ONE of the following: a. Pt exhibits symptoms of cataplexy OR b. Pt
has previous treatment with Provigil or Nuvigil
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Board certified in Sleep, Pulmonology, or Neurology
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ZELBORAF
Drugs
Zelboraf
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
1. Combination therapy, 2. Disease progression with prior Mekinist or Tafinlar therapy
Required Medical Information
Pt is BRAF(V600E or V600K) mutation positive
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ZOLINZA
Drugs
Zolinza
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. Pt has progressive, persistent, or recurrent disease, 2. Pt has tried at least TWO prior systemic therapies
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
N/A
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ZYDELIG
Drugs
Zydelig
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
1. CLL dx: Used in combination with Rituxan, 2. Non-Hodgkin dx: Pt has failure of two prior systemic therapies, 3. Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
dx: Pt has failure of two prior systemic therapies
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Hematologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ZYKADIA
Drugs
Zykadia
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
Combination therapy
Required Medical Information
Pt has previous trial on Xalkori
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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ZYTIGA
Drugs
Zytiga
Covered Uses
All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
Exclusion Criteria
N/A
Required Medical Information
Zytiga is given in combination with prednisone 5mg twice daily
Age Restrictions
N/A
Prescriber Restrictions
Oncologist, Urologist
Coverage Duration
Plan Year
Other Criteria
N/A
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Index
Abstral .......................................... 39
Actemra .......................................... 2
Actimmune .................................... 4
Adcirca ......................................... 86
Adempas ........................................ 5
Afinitor ......................................... 95
Afinitor Disperz .......................... 95
Alimta ............................................. 6
Ambisome ...................................... 8
Amifostine ..................................... 7
Amphotericin B ............................. 8
Ampyra........................................... 9
Androderm ................................... 10
Apokyn ......................................... 12
Arcalyst ........................................ 13
Arzerra.......................................... 14
Aubagio ........................................ 15
Avastin ......................................... 16
Avonex ......................................... 73
Avonex Administration Pack .... 73
Axiron .......................................... 10
Beleodaq ...................................... 17
Bethkis ......................................... 30
Bivigam ........................................ 59
Bosulif .......................................... 18
Cancidas ....................................... 19
Capastat Sulfate .......................... 20
Caprelsa........................................ 21
Carimune Nf Nanofiltered ......... 59
Cayston ........................................ 30
Cerdelga ....................................... 22
Chorionic Gonadotropin ............ 23
Cimzia .......................................... 24
Cinryze ......................................... 25
Cometriq ...................................... 26
Cosentyx Pen (2 Pens) ............... 27
Cubicin ......................................... 28
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl .................. 51
Cystaran ....................................... 29
Dalvance ...................................... 31
Dificid .......................................... 32
Diphenhydramine Hcl ................ 51
Duavee ......................................... 51
Erbitux.......................................... 34
Ergoloid Mesylates ..................... 51
Erivedge ....................................... 35
Erwinaze ...................................... 36
Esbriet .......................................... 92
Evzio............................................. 37
Farydak ........................................ 38
Fentanyl Citrate........................... 39
Fentora ......................................... 39
Firazyr .......................................... 40
Flebogamma Dif ......................... 59
Flector .......................................... 41
Folotyn ......................................... 42
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Forteo ........................................... 43
Gamastan S-D ............................. 59
Gammagard Liquid .................... 59
Gammaked................................... 59
Gammaplex ................................. 59
Gamunex-C ................................. 59
Gilotrif.......................................... 44
H.P. Acthar .................................... 3
Halaven ........................................ 47
Harvoni ........................................ 48
Hetlioz .......................................... 50
Ibrance.......................................... 52
Iclusig ........................................... 53
Ilaris .............................................. 54
Imbruvica ..................................... 55
Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium .... 89
Increlex ........................................ 56
Inlyta ............................................ 57
Istodax .......................................... 58
Ixempra ........................................ 60
Jakafi ............................................ 61
Jevtana.......................................... 62
Juxtapid ........................................ 11
Kadcyla ........................................ 63
Kalydeco ...................................... 64
Kepivance .................................... 65
Keytruda ...................................... 66
Kineret.......................................... 67
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Korlym ......................................... 68
Kynamro ...................................... 11
Lazanda ........................................ 39
Lenvima ....................................... 69
Letairis.......................................... 33
Lidocaine ..................................... 70
Lynparza ...................................... 71
Mekinist ....................................... 72
Modafinil ................................... 107
Myalept ........................................ 74
Nafcillin ....................................... 75
Nafcillin Sodium ......................... 75
Natpara ......................................... 76
Nexavar ........................................ 77
Nuedexta ...................................... 78
Nuvigil ....................................... 107
Octreotide Acetate ...................... 79
Ofev .............................................. 92
Olysio ........................................... 80
Oncaspar ...................................... 81
Opdivo .......................................... 82
Opsumit ........................................ 33
Orencia ......................................... 83
Orenitram Er .............................. 127
Orfadin ......................................... 84
Otezla ........................................... 85
Pegasys ......................................... 49
Pegasys Proclick ......................... 49
Pegintron ...................................... 49
Pegintron Redipen ...................... 49
Phenobarbital............................... 51
Plegridy ........................................ 87
Plegridy Pen ................................ 87
Pomalyst....................................... 88
Privigen ........................................ 59
Prolia ............................................ 90
Promacta ...................................... 91
Purixan ......................................... 93
Ravicti .......................................... 94
Relistor ......................................... 96
Remicade ..................................... 97
Remodulin ................................. 127
Revlimid....................................... 98
Sabril ............................................ 99
Saizen ........................................... 45
Signifor ...................................... 100
Signifor Lar ............................... 100
Sildenafil ...................................... 86
Simponi ...................................... 101
Simponi Aria ............................. 101
Sirturo......................................... 102
Sivextro ...................................... 103
Somatuline Depot ......................... 1
Somavert ........................................ 1
Sovaldi ....................................... 104
Sprycel ....................................... 105
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Stelara......................................... 106
Stivarga ...................................... 108
Sutent ......................................... 109
Sylatron ...................................... 110
Synagis ....................................... 111
Synercid ..................................... 113
Synribo ....................................... 114
Tafinlar....................................... 115
Tarceva....................................... 116
Tasigna ....................................... 117
Tecfidera .................................... 118
Teflaro ........................................ 119
Testosterone ................................ 10
Tev-Tropin................................... 45
Thioridazine Hcl ......................... 51
Tobi Podhaler .............................. 30
Tobramycin ................................. 30
Topiramate Er ........................... 122
Torisel ........................................ 120
Tracleer ........................................ 33
Treanda ...................................... 121
Trokendi Xr ............................... 122
Tygacil ....................................... 123
Tykerb ........................................ 124
Tysabri ....................................... 125
Tyvaso ........................................ 127
Valchlor ..................................... 126
Vectibix ...................................... 128
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Velcade....................................... 129
Ventavis ..................................... 127
Versacloz ................................... 130
Victrelis ........................................ 49
Viekira Pak ................................ 131
Virazole ...................................... 132
Xalkori........................................ 133
Xeljanz ....................................... 134
Xenazine .................................... 135
Xgeva ......................................... 136
Xifaxan ....................................... 137
Xolair .......................................... 138
Xtandi ......................................... 139
Xyrem ......................................... 140
Zelboraf ...................................... 141
Zolinza........................................ 142
Zydelig ....................................... 143
Zykadia....................................... 144
Zytiga ......................................... 145
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