The following formulary medications are included in this program (formulary specific):
MAPD formularies: Kanjinti, Mvasi, Ontruzant, Trazimera, Zirabev
HC Enhanced formulary: Ontruzant
PA applies to new starts only
Prior Authorization Criteria for Approval
The requested formulary medication will be approved when BOTH of the following are met:
- The patient has an FDA labeled indication or an indication that is supported in CMS approved compendia for the requested medication
AND - ONE of the following:
- There is evidence of a claim that the patient has been treated with the requested medication within the past 180 days
OR - The prescriber states the patient is currently being treated with the requested medication
OR - ALL of the following:
- Genetic testing has been completed, if required, for therapy with the requested medication and results indicate the requested medication is appropriate
AND - ONE of the following:
- The requested medication is FDA labeled or supported by CMS approved compendia as first-line therapy for the requested indication
OR - The patient has tried appropriate FDA labeled or CMS approved compendia supported therapy that are indicated as first-line therapy for the requested indication
OR - The patient has an intolerance or hypersensitivity to the first-line therapy for the requested indication
OR - The patient has an FDA labeled contraindication to the first-line therapy for the requested indication
AND
- The requested medication is FDA labeled or supported by CMS approved compendia as first-line therapy for the requested indication
- The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested medication
AND - The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled limitations of use that is not otherwise supported in NCCN guidelines
- Genetic testing has been completed, if required, for therapy with the requested medication and results indicate the requested medication is appropriate
- There is evidence of a claim that the patient has been treated with the requested medication within the past 180 days
Length of Approval: 12 months
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