PA applies to new starts only.
Clobazam and Sympazan will be approved when BOTH of the following are met:
1. ONE of the following:
A. BOTH of the following:
i. ONE of the following:
a. There is evidence of a claim that the patient is currently being treated with the requested medication within the past 180 days
OR
b. The prescriber states the patient is currently being treated with the requested medication
AND
ii. The patient has an FDA labeled indication or an indication that is supported in CMS approved compendia for the requested medication
OR
B. BOTH of the following:
i. The patient has ONE of the following diagnoses:
a. Seizure disorder
OR
b. The patient has an indication that is supported in CMS approved compendia for the requested medication
AND
ii. The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested
medication
AND
2. ONE of the following:
A. The requested quantity (dose) does NOT exceed the program quantity limit
OR
B. ALL of the following:
i. The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
AND
ii. The requested quantity (dose) cannot be achieved with a lower quantity of a higher strength that does not exceed the program quantity limit
AND
iii. The prescriber has provided information in support of therapy with a higher dose for the requested indication
Length of Approval: 12 months
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