Lidocaine Topical – ZTlido 1.8% Patch Prior Authorization (with Quantity Limit) Criteria - Medicare Part D
Prior Authorization and Quantity Limit Criteria for Approval
ZTlido 1.8% topical patch system will be approved when ALL of the following are met:
- The patient has ONE of the following diagnoses:
- Pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
OR - Neuropathic pain associated with cancer, or cancer treatment
OR - Another diagnosis that is supported in CMS approved compendia for the requested medication
AND
- Pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
- ONE of the following:
- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to generic lidocaine 5% patch
OR - The patient has an intolerance or hypersensitivity to generic lidocaine 5% patch
OR - The patient has an FDA labeled contraindication to generic lidocaine 5% patch
AND
- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to generic lidocaine 5% patch
- ONE of the following:
- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to a conventional therapy [e.g., gabapentin, pregabalin, oral prescription NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)] for the requested indication
OR - The patient has an intolerance or hypersensitivity to a conventional therapy
OR - The patient has an FDA labeled contraindication to conventional therapy
AND
- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to a conventional therapy [e.g., gabapentin, pregabalin, oral prescription NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)] for the requested indication
- ONE of the following:
- The requested quantity (dose) does NOT exceed the program quantity limit
OR - BOTH of the following:
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
AND - The prescriber has provided information in support of therapy with a higher dose for the requested indication
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
- The requested quantity (dose) does NOT exceed the program quantity limit
Length of Approval: 12 months
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