Quantity Limit Exception Criteria Medicare Part D
Quantity Limit Exception Criteria for Approval
The requested 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:
- The requested quantity (dose) does NOT exceed the program quantity limit OR
- ALL of the following:
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit AND
- The requested quantity (dose) cannot be achieved with a lower quantity of a higher strength that does not exceed the program quantity limit AND
- 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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