2016 Cigna-HealthSpring Prior Authorization Criteria (Updated August 2016)
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1 2016 Cigna-HealthSpring Criteria (Updated August 2016) Drug Name Type Description Product Group Covered Uses Exclusion Criteria Required Medical Information Age Restrictions Prescriber Restrictions Coverage Duration Other Criteria Excluded Drug Criteria ABELCET ABRAXANE ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM DR ACETYLCYSTEINE ACITRETIN ACT ADAGEN ADEMPAS ADRUCIL to New Starts Only Antifungals, Polyene Alcohol Dependence Agents Acitretin Actimmune STIMULANTS ADEMPAS FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. excluded from Part D Documentation of alcohol dependence 6 months B vs D coverage determination AFINITOR to New Starts Only Afinitor and past medication history Afinitor is considered medically necessary for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma after failure of treatment with Sutent (sunitinib) OR Nexavar (sorafenib). AFINITOR DISPERZ to New Starts Only Afinitor and past medication history Afinitor is considered medically necessary for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma after failure of treatment with Sutent (sunitinib) OR Nexavar (sorafenib). ALBUTEROL SULFATE ALDURAZYME ALECENSA ALIMTA Enzyme Replacement/Modifiers to New Starts Only ALORA HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. ALOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE Lotronex excluded from Part D Alosetron will not be approved for use in men, as safety and efficacy in men has not been established. ALOXI (Non-formulary for Cigna-HealthSpring Secure (PDP) and Cigna- HealthSpring Secure-Extra (PDP)) AMBISOME AMIFOSTINE AMINOSYN Antifungals, Polyene 6 months B vs D coverage determination
2 AMINOSYN 7%/ELECTROLYTES AMINOSYN 8.5%/ELECTROLYTES AMINOSYN II AMINOSYN II 8.5%/ELECTROLYTES AMINOSYN M AMINOSYN-HBC AMINOSYN-HF (Nonformulary for Cigna- HealthSpring Secure (PDP) and Cigna-HealthSpring Secure-Extra (PDP)) AMINOSYN-PF AMINOSYN-PF 7% AMINOSYN-RF AMITRIPTYLINE HCL to New Starts Only HRM - Tricyclic Antidepressants Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Depression, safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. For headache prophylaxis, safer alternatives are: Propranolol, Topiramate, and Divalproex sodium. For headache treatment, safer alternatives are: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, and Dihydroergotamine. For Pain/Neuropathy, safer alternatives are: Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Gabapentin. AMPHOTERICIN B Antifungals, Polyene 6 months B vs D coverage determination AMPYRA Ampyra. Ampyra is considered medically necessary for patients with multiple sclerosis with medical documentation of impaired walking ability. ANADROL-50 ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS. ANDROGEL (Nonformulary for Cigna- HealthSpring Secure (PDP) and Cigna-HealthSpring Secure-Extra (PDP)) ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS. ANDROGEL PUMP ANDROXY APOKYN ARALAST NP ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS Apokyn.. ARANESP ALBUMIN FREE HEMATOPOIETICS For the indication of anemia, documentation of Hemoglobin less than 11, transferrin saturation greater than 20%, and ferritin levels greater than 100 obtained over the last 3 months 6 months BvD Determination ARCALYST Arcalyst of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), including Familial Cold Auto-inflammatory Syndrome (FCAS) and Muckle-Wells Syndrome (MWS) 12 years of age and older B vs D coverage determination
3 ARMODAFINIL ARZERRA Non-amphetamine Central Nervous System Agents and sleep study for the diagnosis of sleep apnea or narcolepsy ASCOMP/CODEINE HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. ASTAGRAF XL ATGAM AVASTIN AZACITIDINE AZASAN AZATHIOPRINE BANZEL BELEODAQ BENDEKA to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Banzel Beleodaq B vs D determination. B vs D determination. B vs D determination. B vs D determination. B vs D coverage determination BENLYSTA BENLYSTA The patient must have a positive autoantibody test (i.e., antinuclear antibody [ANA] greater than or equal to 1:80 and/or antidouble-stranded DNA [anti-dsdna] greater than or equal to 30 IU/ml) AND active disease state as documented by a SELENA- SLEDAI score of 6 or greater on the current treatment regimen. The patient must be receiving one standard therapy for SLE with any of the following: corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, immunosuppressives (cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, mycophenolate, methotrexate, cyclosporine) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs AND there must be an absence of severe active lupus nephritis or severe active central nervous system lupus before Benlysta is authorized. BvsD Determination. BENZTROPINE MESYLATE HRM - Benztropine (2) safer formulary alternatives if two are available or provided clinical rationale why two safer formulary alternatives are not appropriate for the patient. If only one (1) safer formulary alternative is available, then only that particular medication would need to be documented as tried and failed or clinical rationale provided as to why that one safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Parkinsonism, safer alternatives are: Carbidopa/Levodopa, Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Bromocriptine, Amantadine, and Selegiline. For extrapyramidal symptoms, a safer alternative is: Amantadine. BICNU BIVIGAM BLEOMYCIN SULFATE BOSULIF to New Starts Only
4 BUDESONIDE BUPRENORPHINE HCL Opioid Agonist- Antagonist Analgesics FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation of opioid dependence. Documentation that patient is involved in a comprehensive addiction care program that incorporates non drug therapy Buprenorphine-1 month, or 6 mo if pregnant/hypersensi tive to naloxone. Suboxone (bup/nalox)-6 mo The use of buprenorphine for maintenance therapy should be limited to patients who have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to naloxone or require buprenorphine during pregnancy. BUPRENORPHINE HCL/NALOXONE HCL Opioid Agonist- Antagonist Analgesics FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation of opioid dependence. Documentation that patient is involved in a comprehensive addiction care program that incorporates non drug therapy Buprenorphine-1 month, or 6 mo if pregnant/hypersensi tive to naloxone. Suboxone (bup/nalox)-6 mo The use of buprenorphine for maintenance therapy should be limited to patients who have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to naloxone or require buprenorphine during pregnancy. BUSULFEX BUTALBITAL/ACETAMI NOPHEN/CAFFEINE HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. BUTALBITAL/ACETAMI NOPHEN/CAFFEINE/COD EINE HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. BUTALBITAL/APAP/CAF FEINE HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. BUTALBITAL/ASPIRIN/C AFFEINE HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. BUTALBITAL/ASPIRIN/C AFFEINE/CODEINE HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen.
5 CABOMETYX to New Starts Only CABOMETYX CANCIDAS Antifungals, Superficial and Systemic 3- depending on the indication For the treatment of tinea versicolor or ptyriasis, use of oral ketoconazole or a topical antifungal agent is required prior to the use of Itraconazole. For candidiasis infections (unless specified C. glabrata or C. krusei) use of fluconazole is required prior to the use of Itraconazole. CAPRELSA CARBOPLATIN CAYSTON CELLCEPT INTRAVENOUS CELLCEPT SUSP (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) CEREZYME to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Caprelsa CAYSTON. 7 years and older B vs D determination. B vs D determination. CHLORZOXAZONE (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Skeletal Muscle Relaxants documented the ongoing monitoring plan for the agent. CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN Hormonal Agents, Gonadotropins CINRYZE Cinryze Patient must have a confirmed diagnosis of HAE. The patient must have a history of more than one severe event per month and have failure, contraindication or intolerance to one conventional therapy for HAE prophylaxis such as aminocaproic acid, danazol or tranexamic acid. B vs D Determination. CISPLATIN CLADRIBINE CLINIMIX 2.75%/DEXTROSE 5% CLINIMIX 4.25%/DEXTROSE 10% CLINIMIX 4.25%/DEXTROSE 20% CLINIMIX 4.25%/DEXTROSE 25% CLINIMIX 4.25%/DEXTROSE 5% CLINIMIX 5%/DEXTROSE 15% CLINIMIX 5%/DEXTROSE 20% CLINIMIX 5%/DEXTROSE 25% CLINIMIX E 2.75%/DEXTROSE 10% CLINIMIX E 4.25%/DEXTROSE 10% CLINIMIX E 4.25%/DEXTROSE 25% CLINIMIX E 5%/DEXTROSE 25% CLINISOL SF 15% CLOLAR
6 CLOMIPRAMINE HCL to New Starts Only HRM - Tricyclic Antidepressants Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Depression, safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. For headache prophylaxis, safer alternatives are: Propranolol, Topiramate, and Divalproex sodium. For headache treatment, safer alternatives are: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, and Dihydroergotamine. For Pain/Neuropathy, safer alternatives are: Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Gabapentin. COMETRIQ COSMEGEN COTELLIC CROMOLYN SODIUM CUBICIN to New Starts Only to New Starts Only CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL HRM - Skeletal Muscle Relaxants documented the ongoing monitoring plan for the agent. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE CYCLOSPORINE CYCLOSPORINE MODIFIED CYRAMZA CYTARABINE CYTARABINE AQUEOUS DACARBAZINE DALIRESP DARZALEX DAUNORUBICIN HCL DEXRAZOXANE DEXTROSE 10%/NACL 0.45% DEXTROSE 5% /ELECTROLYTE #48 VIAFLEX DEXTROSE 10% FLEX CONTAINER DEXTROSE 10%/NACL 0.2% to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies Phosphodiesterase Type 4 (PDE4 Inhibitors Antineoplastics, monoclonal antibodies B vs D determination. B vs D determination. B vs D coverage determination B vs D coverage determination
7 DEXTROSE 2.5%/NACL 0.45% DEXTROSE 2.5%/SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% DEXTROSE 20% DEXTROSE 25% DEXTROSE 30% DEXTROSE 40% DEXTROSE 5% DEXTROSE 5%/NACL 0.2% DEXTROSE 5%/NACL 0.225% DEXTROSE 5%/NACL 0.3% DEXTROSE 5%/NACL 0.33% DEXTROSE 5%/NACL 0.45% DEXTROSE 5%/NACL 0.9% DEXTROSE 5%/POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% DEXTROSE 5%/SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.2% DEXTROSE 5%/SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% DEXTROSE 50% DEXTROSE 70% DICLOFENAC GEL DICLOFENAC GEL The patient must have a trial and failure of brand Voltaren Gel before diclofenac gel would be approved. DIGITEK HRM - Digoxin physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed digoxin 0.125mg daily or provided clinical rationale as to why the lower dose is not appropriate for the patient. DIGOX HRM - Digoxin physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed digoxin 0.125mg daily or provided clinical rationale as to why the lower dose is not appropriate for the patient.
8 DIGOXIN HRM - Digoxin physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed digoxin 0.125mg daily or provided clinical rationale as to why the lower dose is not appropriate for the patient. DIPYRIDAMOLE (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) and Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure- Extra (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Platelet Modifying Agents Safer alternatives are: Clopidogrel, Warfarin, Jantoven, and Aggrenox. DOCEFREZ DOCETAXEL DOXEPIN HCL to New Starts Only HRM - Tricyclic Antidepressants Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Depression, safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. For headache prophylaxis, safer alternatives are: Propranolol, Topiramate, and Divalproex sodium. For headache treatment, safer alternatives are: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, and Dihydroergotamine. For Pain/Neuropathy, safer alternatives are: Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Gabapentin. DOXORUBICIN HCL DRONABINOL Dronabinol 6 months Use of Dronabinol is considered medically necessary for the treatment of patients with anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with AIDS and nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. ELAPRASE ELIGARD to New Starts Only Enzyme Replacement/Modifiers Pituitary Hormones ELIQUIS (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring RX Secure (PDP) and Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure- Extra (PDP) ONLY) Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors/Oral DTIs Documentation of Diagnosis 3 to depending on indication and clinical information provided ELITEK ELLENCE (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary)
9 EMEND EMPLICITI to New Starts Only Empliciti and current medication regimen Empliciti is approved with concurrent use of dexamethasone and lenalidomide. B vs D determination ENBREL Immune Suppressants and past medication history Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade. ENBREL SURECLICK Immune Suppressants and past medication history Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade. ENGERIX-B ENTRESTO ENTRESTO The patient must have a diagnosis of chronic Heart Failure, NYHA Class II IV, have left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%), and have no concomitant therapy with an ACE inhibitor, ARB, or direct renin inhibitor when starting on Entresto ENVARSUS XR EPIRUBICIN HCL ERBITUX to New Starts Only B vs D determination.
10 ERGOLOID MESYLATES HRM - Antidementia Agents Safer alternatives are: donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine. ERIVEDGE ERWINAZE to New Starts Only Erivedge ESBRIET ESBRIET FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from part D. Other known causes of interstitial lung disease e.g., domestic and occupational environmental exposures, connective tissue disease, and drug toxicity. Diagnosis confirmed by 1) in patients without surgical lung biopsy: Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern on high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is indicative of IPF. or 2) in patients with surgical lung biopsy: The combination of HRCT and biopsy pattern is indicative of IPF. Documented forced vital capacity (% FVC) greater than or equal to 50% performed within the last 6 months. Prescribed by pulmonologist. Esbriet will be used as monotherapy. ESGIC HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. ESTRADIOL HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. ESTRADIOL/NORETHIND RONE ACETATE HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. ETOPOPHOS ETOPOSIDE EVOMELA FABRAZYME FARYDAK FASLODEX FENTANYL CITRATE to New Starts Only to New Starts Only EVOMELA FARYDAK B vs D coverage determination
11 FENTANYL CITRATE ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis. 16 years of age and older for fentanyl citrate (lozenge/troche). 18 years of age and older for Lazanda Enrollment in the Transmucosal Immediate-Release Fentanyl (TIRF) REMS Access program Transmucosal fentanyl products will only be covered with documentation of breakthrough cancer pain. The patient must be currently receiving and be tolerant to opioid therapy for persistent cancer pain.the patient must be enrolled in the TIRF REMS Access program. FERRIPROX FERRIPROX FIRAZYR Firazyr Patient must have a confirmed diagnosis of HAE. The patient must have a history of a moderate or severe attack (e.g., airway swelling, severe abdominal pain, facial swelling, nausea and vomiting, painful facial distortion). FIRMAGON FLEBOGAMMA DIF FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE FLUOROURACIL FOLOTYN FORTEO Metabolic Bone Disease agents BMD T-Score, Medical documentation reflecting high risk for a fracture, medication history regarding the prior use of bisphosphonates Patients with a BMD T-score indicating high risk despite therapy with a bisphosphonate for six months OR Patients with a history of osteoporotic fracture while receiving treatment with bisphosphonates OR Patients unable to tolerate oral bisphosphonates due to gastrointestinal comorbidities or is unable to adhere to dosing requirements (i.e., unable to remain upright for 30 minutes). For the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis patients unable to tolerate oral bisphosphonates must have tried and failed Prolia for a total duration of at least 6 months prior to the use of Forteo. FOSCARNET SODIUM FREAMINE HBC 6.9% FREAMINE III GAMASTAN S/D GAMMAGARD LIQUID GAMMAKED GAMMAPLEX GAMUNEX-C GANCICLOVIR GATTEX GAZYVA GEMCITABINE GEMCITABINE HCL GENGRAF to New Starts Only to New Starts Only GATTEX Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies As long as the patient requires parenteral nutrition and/or IV fluids, 3 months up to 12 months. B vs D coverage determination B vs D determination.
12 GILOTRIF GLEEVEC to New Starts Only to New Starts Only GLYBURIDE/METFORMI N HCL (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Glyburide/Metformin physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed glipizide-metformin or provided clinical rationale as to why that safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. GRANISETRON HCL HALAVEN to New Starts Only Halaven Documentation of prior treatment with an anthracycline and a taxane. Use of Halaven is considered medically necessary for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have previously received at least two chemotherapeutic regimens for the treatment of metastatic disease. B vs D determination. HARVONI HARVONI Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis including genotype, HCV RNA viral levels prior to treatment, history of previous HCV therapies, and presence/absence of cirrhosis. Hepatologist, gastroenterologist, infectious disease specialist or managed by a liver transplant center 12 to 24 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines HECORIA HEPATAMINE HERCEPTIN HETLIOZ to New Starts Only HETLIOZ Documentation that patient is totally blind and lacks light perception B vs D determination. HUMIRA Immune Suppressants and past medication history Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade.
13 Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) HUMIRA PEDIATRIC CROHNS DISEASE STARTER PACK Immune Suppressants and past medication history involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade. Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) HUMIRA PEN Immune Suppressants and past medication history involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade. Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) HUMIRA PEN-CROHNS DISEASESTARTER Immune Suppressants and past medication history involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade.
14 HUMIRA PEN- PSORIASIS STARTER Immune Suppressants and past medication history Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade. IBRANCE ICLUSIG IDARUBICIN HCL IFOSFAMIDE ILARIS IMATINIB IMBRUVICA to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Ilaris to New Starts Only to New Starts Only B vs D determination IMIPRAMINE HCL to New Starts Only HRM - Tricyclic Antidepressants Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Depression, safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. For headache prophylaxis, safer alternatives are: Propranolol, Topiramate, and Divalproex sodium. For headache treatment, safer alternatives are: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, and Dihydroergotamine. For Pain/Neuropathy, safer alternatives are: Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Gabapentin.
15 IMIPRAMINE PAMOATE to New Starts Only HRM - Tricyclic Antidepressants Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Depression, safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. For headache prophylaxis, safer alternatives are: Propranolol, Topiramate, and Divalproex sodium. For headache treatment, safer alternatives are: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, and Dihydroergotamine. For Pain/Neuropathy, safer alternatives are: Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Gabapentin. INCRELEX Insulin-Like Growth Factor. Documentation of lab data reflecting height standard deviation score, basal IGF-1 score, and growth hormone level. Prescribing physician must be an endocrinologist Height standard deviation score must be less than or equal to -3.0 AND the basal IGF-1 score must be below the lower limits of normal for the reporting lab AND the patient must have a normal or elevated growth hormone level (excluding patients with growth hormone gene deletion) AND epiphyses must be confirmed as open in patients greater than or equal to 10 years of age. INLYTA INTRALIPID IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE/ALBUTEROL SULFATE IRESSA IRINOTECAN to New Starts Only to New Starts Only ISTODAX to New Starts Only Istodax and past medication history Prescribing physician must be an oncologist. Use of Istodax is considered medically necessary for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 prior therapy. B vs D coverage determination. ITRACONAZOLE Antifungals, Superficial and Systemic 3- depending on the indication For the treatment of tinea versicolor or ptyriasis, use of oral ketoconazole or a topical antifungal agent is required prior to the use of Itraconazole. For candidiasis infections (unless specified C. glabrata or C. krusei) use of fluconazole is required prior to the use of Itraconazole. IXEMPRA KIT JAKAFI JEVTANA KABIVEN KADCYLA to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies B vs D coverage determination KALYDECO KALYDECO Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are homozygous for the F508del mutation in the CFTR gene. CF mutation test documenting a G551D, G1244E, G1349D, G178R, G551S, R117H, S1251N, S1255P, S549N, or S549R mutation in the CFTR gene. 2 years of age and older for packets. 6 years of age and older for tablets KCL 0.075%/D5W/NACL 0.45%
16 KCL 0.15%/D5W/ NACL 0.3% KCL 0.15%/D5W/LR KCL 0.15%/D5W/NACL 0.2% KCL 0.15%/D5W/NACL 0.225% KCL 0.15%/D5W/NACL 0.45% KCL 0.15%/D5W/NACL 0.9% KCL 0.3%/D5W/LR IV LAC RING KCL 0.3%/D5W/NACL 0.45% KCL 0.3%/D5W/NACL 0.9% KEYTRUDA to New Starts Only Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies B vs D coverage determination KINERET KINERET For RA: 18 years and older Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults and when the following criteria are met: inadequate response, intolerance, or contraindication to at least one disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) (i.e., Methotrexate (MTX) Azathioprine, gold, Hydroxychloroquine, Penicillamine, Sulfasalazine) AND the patient has had failure, contraindication, or intolerance to Enbrel or Humira. KORLYM KORLYM KUVAN Kuvan. KYNAMRO KYNAMRO FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from part D. 1) Patient receiving LDL apheresis. 2) Patient treated with an MTP inhibitor (e.g. Juxtapid). 3) Patient with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (based on Child-Pugh category B or C), active liver disease or unexplained persistent abnormal liver function tests. Diagnosis of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) as demonstrated by 1) genetic confirmation of 2 mutant alleles at the LDL receptor, ApoB, PCSK9 or ARH adaptor protein gene locus OR 2) an untreated LDL-cholesterol concentration greater than 500 mg/dl OR 3) total LDL greater than or equal to 300mg/dl while on a maximum tolerated dose of a high-intensity statin (high-intensity statins include atorvastatin 80mg and Crestor 40mg) taken in combination with any of the following: Zetia (ezetimibe), a bile acid sequestrant, or niacin AND one of the following: a) cutaneous or tendinous xanthoma before the age of 10 years OR b) untreated LDL cholesterol levels consistent with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in both parents (greater than 190mg/dl). 18 years and older. Kynamro will be taken in combination with a maximum tolerated dose of atorvastatin OR Crestor and with any one of the following: Zetia (ezetimibe), a bile acid sequestrant, or niacin. Patient is following a low-fat diet. LANOXIN PEDIATRIC HRM - Digoxin physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed digoxin 0.125mg daily or provided clinical rationale as to why the lower dose is not appropriate for the patient. LANOXIN TABS (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) and Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure- Extra (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Digoxin physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed digoxin 0.125mg daily or provided clinical rationale as to why the lower dose is not appropriate for the patient.
17 LAZANDA Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis. 16 years of age and older for fentanyl citrate (lozenge/troche). 18 years of age and older for Lazanda Enrollment in the Transmucosal Immediate-Release Fentanyl (TIRF) REMS Access program Transmucosal fentanyl products will only be covered with documentation of breakthrough cancer pain. The patient must be currently receiving and be tolerant to opioid therapy for persistent cancer pain.the patient must be enrolled in the TIRF REMS Access program. LENVIMA LETAIRIS to New Starts Only Letairis LEUKINE Colony stimulating factors and either CBC with differential or ANC. For the harvesting of peripheral blood stem cells, CBC with differential or ANC is NOT required. 6 months LEUPROLIDE ACETATE to New Starts Only Pituitary Hormones LIDOCAINE Lidocaine Patch For the FDA-labeled indication of post-herpetic neuralgia, no additional criteria are required to be met. For diabetic neuropathic pain: the patient must have previous use and inadequate response or intolerance to any ONE medication that is FDAlabeled for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, including (but not limited to) duloxetine and Lyrica. LINEZOLID Antibacterials, other Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis, site of infection, recent culture and sensitivity data, current or previous treatment for infection. 1 to 3 months Use of linezolid is considered medically necessary for use in infections resulting from VRE and MRSA. Linezolid is also considered medically accepted for other clinically appropriate infections when drug allergies prevent the use of clinically appropriate 1st-line agents in other infections. LIPOSYN II LIPOSYN III LONSURF to New Starts Only LONSURF LOPREEZA HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. LUMIZYME Lumizyme B vs D determination LUPRON DEPOT LUPRON DEPOT-PED LYNPARZA to New Starts Only Pituitary Hormones Pituitary Hormones to New Starts Only
18 MAGNESIUM SULFATE MARGESIC HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. MEGESTROL ACETATE SUSP to New Starts Only HRM - Megestrol Suspension physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed dronabinol or provided clinical rationale as to why that safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. MEGESTROL ACETATE TABS to New Starts Only HRM - Megestrol Tabs documented the ongoing monitoring plan for the agent. MEKINIST MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE to New Starts Only MENEST HRM - Menest physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative or provided clinical rationale why two safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For palliative therapy of metastatic breast cancer, no trial of a formulary alternative is required. For vasomotor symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For vaginal symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, and Femring. For all other indications, no formulary alternative is required. MENOSTAR HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. MESNA
19 METHYLDOPATE (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Methyldopa Safer alternatives are: ACE inhibitors (Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Quinapril, and Ramipril), ARBs (Candesartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, and Telmisartan), Beta-blockers (Atenolol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Pindolol, and Propranolol), Calcium channel blockers (Verapamil, Diltiazem, Amlodipine, Felodipine, and Nifedipine ER), and Thiazide diuretics (Hydrochlorothiazide, Chorthalidone, and Indapamide) MIMVEY HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. MIMVEY LO HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. MINIVELLE HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. MITOMYCIN MITOXANTRONE HCL MODAFINIL Non-amphetamine Central Nervous System Agents and sleep study for the diagnosis of sleep apnea or narcolepsy MODERIBA Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. MODERIBA 1200 DOSE PACK Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. MODERIBA 800 DOSE PACK Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines.
20 MUSTARGEN MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL MYCOPHENOLIC ACID DR to New Starts Only to New Starts Only B vs D determination. B vs D determination. NAGLAZYME Enzyme Replacement/Modifiers NALTREXONE HCL NATPARA NEBUPENT NEPHRAMINE Naltrexone Natpara FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation of opioid or alcohol dependance NEULASTA Colony stimulating factors and either CBC with differential or ANC. For the harvesting of peripheral blood stem cells, CBC with differential or ANC is NOT required. 6 months NEUMEGA Neumega and lab data reflecting platelet count. Certified Hematologist and/or Oncologist 6 months Neumega is considered medically necessary for patients that have experienced severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than or equal to 20,000 mcg/l) from previous chemotherapy OR patients cosidered to be at high risk for the development of severe thrombocytopenia. B vs D coverage determination NEUPOGEN Colony stimulating factors and either CBC with differential or ANC. For the harvesting of peripheral blood stem cells, CBC with differential or ANC is NOT required. 6 months NEXAVAR to New Starts Only NICOTROL INHALER Smoking Deterrents The patient must be enrolled in a behavioral support/ modification program (e.g., community program, manufacturer sponsored program, counseling by the physician, internet, or telephone quitline). The patient must be 18 years of age or older NINLARO NIPENT NORMOSOL -R NORMOSOL-M IN D5W NORMOSOL-R NORMOSOL-R IN D5W NORTHERA NOVAREL NOXAFIL to New Starts Only Ninlaro NORTHERA Hormonal Agents, Gonadotropins ANTIFUNGALS, TRIAZOLE and current medication regimen Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis and prior medication history 6 months Ninlaro is approved with concurrent use of dexamethasone and lenalidomide
21 NULOJIX to New Starts Only Nulojix Documentation of Epstein-Barr virus serology and current medication regimen B vs D determination. Documentation of use in combination with basiliximab induction, mycophenolate mofetil, and corticosteroids. NUPLAZID NUTRILIPID NUTRILYTE NUTRILYTE II to New Starts Only NUPLAZID NUVIGIL Non-amphetamine Central Nervous System Agents and sleep study for the diagnosis of sleep apnea or narcolepsy OCTAGAM OCTREOTIDE ACETATE HORMONAL AGENTS, SOMATOSTATIN ANALOGS 6 months ODOMZO to New Starts Only ODOMZO OLYSIO OLYSIO excluded from Part D Previous failure of Olysio, Incivek or Victrelis. Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis including genotype, current medication regimen, HCV-RNA levels, history of previous HCV therapies and presence/absence of cirrhosis. Hepatologist, gastroenterologist, infectious disease specialist or managed by a liver transplant center. 12 to 24 weeks based on indication and treatment guidelines. Olysio must be used with other concurrent therapy based on indication and established treatment guidelines. For genotype 1, clinical information must be provided confirming the patient is not a candidate for Harvoni before combination therapy with Olysio and Sovaldi will be authorized. ONCASPAR ONDANSETRON HCL ONDANSETRON ODT OPDIVO to New Starts Only Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies B vs D coverage determination OPSUMIT Vasodilators FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension ORPHENADRINE CITRATE ER HRM - Skeletal Muscle Relaxants documented the ongoing monitoring plan for the agent. OXALIPLATIN OXANDROLONE PACLITAXEL PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS. PEGINTRON Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines.
22 PEG-INTRON Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. PEG-INTRON REDIPEN Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. PEG-INTRON REDIPEN PAK 4 Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. PERFOROMIST PERIKABIVEN PERJETA to New Starts Only PERJETA Documentation of previous and current treatment B vs D coverage determination. PERPHENAZINE/AMITRI PTYLINE HRM - to New Starts Only Perphenazine/Amitriptyline Safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. PHENADOZ (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required. PHENERGAN (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required. PLENAMINE POMALYST PORTRAZZA POTASSIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% /NACL 0.45% VIAFLEX to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies B vs D coverage determination
23 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% D5W/NACL 0.33% POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% D5W/NACL 0.45% POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% D5W/NACL 0.45% VIAFLEX POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% W/NACL 0.9% VIAFLEX POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15%/D5W POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15%/NACL 0.9% POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.22% D5W/NACL 0.45% POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.224%/D5W/NACL 0.45% POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.3%/ NACL 0.9% POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.3%/D5W POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.3%/NACL 0.9%/VIAFLEX POTIGA to New Starts Only POTIGA PRADAXA (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) and Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure- Extra (PDP) ONLY) Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors/Oral DTIs Documentation of Diagnosis 3 to depending on indication and clinical information provided PREGNYL W/DILUENT BENZYL ALCOHOL/NACL Hormonal Agents, Gonadotropins PREMARIN HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. PREMASOL PRIVIGEN PROCALAMINE PROCRIT HEMATOPOIETICS For the indication of anemia, documentation of Hemoglobin less than 11, transferrin saturation greater than 20%, and ferritin levels greater than 100 obtained over the last 3 months 6 months BvD Determination PROGRAF PROLASTIN-C PROLEUKIN to New Starts Only B vs D determination.
24 PROMACTA Promacta of: a) thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C, or b) chronic immune (idopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) with documentation of previous therapy with corticosteroids OR intravenous immune globuline (IVIG) therapy over a period of at least 30 days OR insufficient response to a splenectomy. Use of Promacta for the treatment of thrombocytopenia is considered medically necessary in: a) patients with chronic hepatitis C, or b) patients with chronic immune (idopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) that have failed corticosteroid OR intravenous immune globuline (IVIG) therapy OR have had an insufficient response to a splenectomy. PROMETHAZINE HCL INJ SOLN (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required. PROMETHAZINE HCL PLAIN SYRUP HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required. PROMETHAZINE HCL SUPP (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required. PROMETHAZINE HCL SYRUP HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required. PROMETHAZINE HCL TABS HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required.
25 PROMETHEGAN (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Promethazine physician has documented that the patient has tried and failed one (1) safer formulary alternative if available or provided clinical rationale why the safer formulary alternative is not appropriate for the patient. For nausea and vomiting, the safer alternative is ondansetron (QL = 90/30). For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, safer alternatives are: levocetirizine and desloratadine. For any other indications, trial of a formulary alternative is not required. PROSOL PULMOZYME PURIXAN to New Starts Only Purixan Documentation of trial, contraindication, or failure to mercaptopurine tablets RAPAMUNE SOLN RAPAMUNE TABS (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) to New Starts Only to New Starts Only B vs D determination. B vs D determination. REBETOL Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. RECOMBIVAX HB REGRANEX Dermatological Wound Care Agents Documentation of wound type and wound care therapy provided. Regranex must be used as adjunctive therapy to clinically appropriate ulcer wound care including debridement, infection control, and/or pressure relief. RELISTOR Relistor and past medication history. 6 months Use of Relistor is considered medically necessary for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with advanced illnesses who are receiving palliative care AND have tried and failed laxative therapy with lactulose or polyethylene glycol. Relistor is also considered medically necessary for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain who have tried and failed laxative therapy with lactulose or polyethylene glycol.
26 Use of Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed methotrexate OR at least 2 alternative disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 2. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 DMARDs. 3. Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients that have tried and failed at least 1 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), corticosteroid, OR sulfasalazine. 4. Plaque Psoriasis in patients that have: a) moderate to severe chronic disease, b) minimum body surface area (BSA) REMICADE Immune Suppressants and past medication history involvement of greater than or equal to 5% OR involvement of the palms, soles, head, neck or genitalia, c) tried and failed at least 1 topical agent (topical steroid, calcipotriene, or tazarotene), AND d) tried and failed at least 1 systemic therapy (cyclosporine, methotrexate, or acitretin) OR phototherapy. 5. Psoriatic Arthritis in patients with active disease. In addition, use of Humira or Remicade is considered medically necessary for the treatment of: 1. Moderate to severe Crohn s Disease in patients that have tried and failed at least 2 of the following: immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or aminosalicylates. 2. Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have had inadequate response to at least 2 of the following: corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, mesalamine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine. Use of Remicade will also be considered medically necessary for the treatment of fistulizing Crohn's disease. B vs D determination required for Remicade. REMODULIN REPATHA REPATHA Diagnosis of one of the following: Clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease OR Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) (confirmed by genetic testing or WHO/Dutch Lipid Group criteria or Simon-Broome criteria) OR Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) (confirmed by either: Genetic testing or History of untreated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) greater than 500mg/dl or treated LDL > 300mg/dl with either: presence of xanthomas before the age of 10 years or evidence of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in both parents) Prescriber must be cardiologist, endocrinologist, or lipid specialist 6 mo. Reauthorization for 12 mo requires documented evidence of clinical beneficial response For atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemaia (HeFH):Patient is on highintensity statin therapy or maximally tolerated statin therapy, is not at LDL-C level goal, and will be continued on high intensity or maximally tolerated statin therapy while on Repatha. For Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH): Patient will is on high-intensity or maximally tolerated lipid lowering therapy (such as statins and/or Zetia), is not at LDL-C level goal, and will be continued on high intensity or maximally tolerated lipid lowering therapy while on Repatha. REVLIMID to New Starts Only Revlimid RIBASPHERE Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. RIBASPHERE RIBAPAK Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. RIBATAB Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. RIBAVIRIN Immune Stimulants, Non- Vaccine Documentation of genotype to determine length of therapy 12 to 48 weeks based on indication and established treatment guidelines. RITUXAN to New Starts Only Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies B vs D coverage determination
27 ROSUVASTATIN ROSUVASTATIN Documentation from the provider that patient has had a trial and failure of brand Crestor The patient must have a trial and failure of brand Crestor before rosuvastatin calcium would be approved. SABRIL to New Starts Only Sabril Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis and past medication history. Sabril is considered medically necessary in patients that have failed to receive a clinically appropriate response from optimal doses and administration of at least two of the following: phenytoin, Depakote (divalproex), Lamotrigine, and Keppra (levetiracetam). For the indication of Infantile Spasms failure of another drug(s) is not required. SAIZEN SAIZEN CLICK.EASY Pituitary Hormones Pituitary Hormones SAMSCA Samsca Samsca is considered medically necessary for the Maximum of 30 treatment of patients with significant hypervolemic days for each and euvolemic hyponatremia (serum sodium less course of treatment than 125 meq/l) or symptomatic hyponatremia (initial or that has not been corrected with restriction of retreatment) fluids including heart failure and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH). SAND to New Starts Only B vs D determination. SANDOSTATIN LAR DEPOT HORMONAL AGENTS, SOMATOSTATIN ANALOGS 6 months SIGNIFOR SILDENAFIL SILDENAFIL CITRATE SIMULECT SIROLIMUS to New Starts Only SIGNIFOR Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5 Inhibitors) Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5 Inhibitors) FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Medical documentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension Medical documentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension B vs D determination. SIRTURO SIRTURO Documentation from the medical record required indicating the patient has multi-drug resistant tuberculosis resistant to isoniazid and rifampin The patient must be 18 years of age or older. 6 months Use of Sirturo for the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is considered medically necessary in patients with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in combination with at least 3 other agents. SODIUM LACTATE SOMATULINE DEPOT 120MG/0.5ML HORMONAL AGENTS, SOMATOSTATIN to New Starts Only ANALOGS 6 months SOMATULINE DEPOT 60MG/0.2ML & 90MG/0.3ML HORMONAL AGENTS, SOMATOSTATIN ANALOGS 6 months SOMAVERT Endocrine and Metabolic Agents
28 SOVALDI SOVALDI Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis including genotype, current medication regimen, HCV-RNA levels, history of previous HCV therapies and presence/absence of cirrhosis. Hepatologist, gastroenterologist, infectious disease specialist or managed by a liver transplant center. 12 to 48 weeks, based on indication and established treatment guidelines Must be used with other concurrent therapy based on indication and established treatment guidelines. For genotype 1, clinical information must be provided confirming the patient is not a candidate for Harvoni before combination therapy with Olysio and Sovaldi will be authorized. SPORANOX Antifungals, Superficial and Systemic 3- depending on the indication For the treatment of tinea versicolor or ptyriasis, use of oral ketoconazole or a topical antifungal agent is required prior to the use of Itraconazole. For candidiasis infections (unless specified C. glabrata or C. krusei) use of fluconazole is required prior to the use of Itraconazole. SPRYCEL STIVARGA to New Starts Only to New Starts Only SUBOXONE Opioid Agonist- Antagonist Analgesics FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation of opioid dependence. Documentation that patient is involved in a comprehensive addiction care program that incorporates non drug therapy Buprenorphine-1 month, or 6 mo if pregnant/hypersensi tive to naloxone. Suboxone (bup/nalox)-6 mo The use of buprenorphine for maintenance therapy should be limited to patients who have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to naloxone or require buprenorphine during pregnancy. SURMONTIL to New Starts Only HRM - Tricyclic Antidepressants Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Depression, safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. For headache prophylaxis, safer alternatives are: Propranolol, Topiramate, and Divalproex sodium. For headache treatment, safer alternatives are: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, and Dihydroergotamine. For Pain/Neuropathy, safer alternatives are: Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Gabapentin. SUTENT to New Starts Only SYLATRON to New Starts Only Sylatron excluded from Part D Documentation of Diagnosis Sylatron is considered medically necessary in patients with a diagnosis of malignant melanoma SYMLINPEN 120 (Nonformulary for Cigna- HealthSpring Secure (PDP) and Cigna-HealthSpring Secure-Extra (PDP)) Amylin Analog Hemoglobin A1C less than 7% prior to initiating Amylin Analog therapy Documentation of past and current medication history 12months The member must have documentation of previous insulin failure and documentation of continuation of insulin therapy concomitantly with the requested drug SYMLINPEN 60 (Nonformulary for Cigna- HealthSpring Secure (PDP) and Cigna-HealthSpring Secure-Extra (PDP)) Amylin Analog Hemoglobin A1C less than 7% prior to initiating Amylin Analog therapy Documentation of past and current medication history 12months The member must have documentation of previous insulin failure and documentation of continuation of insulin therapy concomitantly with the requested drug SYNAGIS SYNAREL SYNRIBO Synagis Pituitary Hormones to New Starts Only 6 months
29 TACROLIMUS TAFINLAR TAGRISSO TARCEVA TASIGNA TAXOTERE (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) TECENTRIQ TESTIM TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE TESTOSTERONE ENANTHATE to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ANDROGENS... B vs D determination. B vs D coverage determination TESTOSTERONE PUMP (NON-FORMULARY FOR PDP SECURE AND PDP SECURE-EXTRA) anabolic steroids, androgens. TETRABENAZINE Xenazine of chorea associated with Huntington s Disease. CYP 2D6 genotype must be provided for doses greater than 50mg/day. THALOMID to New Starts Only Thalidomide (Thalomid) THIORIDAZINE HCL to New Starts Only HRM - 1st Generation Antipsychotics Safer alternatives are: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Saphris, and Ziprasidone. THIOTEPA THYMOGLOBULIN TOBRAMYCIN TOPOSAR TORISEL TPN ELECTROLYTES TRACLEER (NF for PDP Secure) TRANEXAMIC ACID TRAVASOL TREANDA TRELSTAR to New Starts Only to New Starts Only Thiotepa Vasodilators COAGULANTS, PROTEASE INHIBITORS Pituitary Hormones FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Documentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension B vs D Determination 10 days
30 TRELSTAR MIXJECT TRETINOIN TRETINOIN MICROSPHERE TRETINOIN MICROSPHERE PUMP to New Starts Only Pituitary Hormones Dermatological retinoids Dermatological retinoids Dermatological retinoids TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HCL HRM - Trihexyphenidyl documented the ongoing monitoring plan for the agent. TRIMIPRAMINE MALEATE to New Starts Only HRM - Tricyclic Antidepressants age.prior Auth Safer alternatives depend on indication. For Depression, safer alternatives are: Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, and Bupropion. For headache prophylaxis, safer alternatives are: Propranolol, Topiramate, and Divalproex sodium. For headache treatment, safer alternatives are: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, and Dihydroergotamine. For Pain/Neuropathy, safer alternatives are: Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Gabapentin. TRISENOX TROPHAMINE TYKERB to New Starts Only TYSABRI TYSABRI excluded from part D. Treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) when EITHER of the following criteria is met: 1) history of beneficial clinical response to Tysabri (natalizumab) for MS or failure, contraindication or intolerance to one formulary alternative (eg. Avonex, Copaxone or Rebif ). Treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn s disease (CD) when EITHER of the following criteria is met: 1) history of beneficial clinical response to Tysabri (natalizumab) for CD or 2) failure, contraindication, intolerance, or inadequate response to one conventional therapy (eg. aminosalicylate, corticosteroids, or immunomodulators) AND failure or intolerance to Humira. TYZEKA UNITUXIN UVADEX to New Starts Only Tyzeka Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies. Adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older Coverage is provided for Chronic Hepatitis B. B vs D coverage determination VALCHLOR to New Starts Only Valchlor Gel and past medical history. Valchlor Topical Gel is considered medically necessary for the treatment of patients with Stage 1A and 1B mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T- cell lymphoma who have received prior skindirected therapy.
31 VECTIBIX VELCADE VENCLEXTA VINBLASTINE SULFATE VINCASAR PFS VINCRISTINE SULFATE VINORELBINE TARTRATE VIRAZOLE to New Starts Only VENCLEXTA VIVELLE-DOT (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) HRM - Estrogens Safer alternatives to the estrogen high risk medications depend on the indication. For Hot Flashes, safer alternatives are: Estradiol Valerate, Depo-Estradiol, SSRIs, venlafaxine, gabapentin, and Femring. For Vaginal Symptoms of menopause, safer alternatives are: Premarin Cream, Estring, Femring, and Estradiol Valerate. For Bone Density, safer alternatives are: alendronate, risedronate, raloxifene, and Prolia. VORICONAZOLE Antifungals, Azole Documented fungal culture and or notes from medical record suggestive of a serious fungal infection 3 to 6 months, depending on indication VOTRIENT to New Starts Only Antiangiogenic Agents. Votrient is considered medically necessary for the treatment of patients with a diagnosis of 1.) advanced renal cell carcinoma OR 2.) advanced soft tissue sarcoma who have received prior chemotherapy. VPRIV XALKORI Vpriv to New Starts Only B vs D determination. XARELTO (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) and Cigna- HealthSpring Rx Secure- Extra (PDP) ONLY) Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors/Oral DTIs Documentation of Diagnosis 3 to depending on indication and clinical information provided XARELTO STARTER PACK (PA applies to Cigna- HealthSpring Secure (PDP) and Cigna-HealthSpring Secure-Extra (PDP) ONLY) Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors/Oral DTIs Documentation of Diagnosis 3 to depending on indication and clinical information provided XENAZINE Xenazine of chorea associated with Huntington s Disease. CYP 2D6 genotype must be provided for doses greater than 50mg/day. XGEVA XIFAXAN Xgeva Xifaxan excluded from Part D 12 Months
32 XOLAIR Monoclonal Antibodies For the diagnosis of asthma: Laboratory data reflecting IgE levels greater than 30 but less than 1500 IU/mL, medical history documenting previous trial and response to inhaled corticosteroids and a leukotriene receptor antagonist. For the diagnosis of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU): Documentation that the patient has remained symptomatic despite at least 2 weeks of one H1 antihistamine therapy. XTANDI to New Starts Only XTANDI excluded from Part D Documentation from medical records of diagnosis Xtandi is considered medically necessary in patients who have a diagnosis of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. XYREM Xyrem FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D., sleep study, and enrollment in Xyrem REMS Program. Must be 18 years of age Use of Xyrem is considered medically necessary in patients with narcolepsy experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. The patient must not be taking any sedative hypnotic agents or other CNS depressants. YERVOY YONDELIS ZALTRAP ZANOSAR to New Starts Only YONDELIS Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibodies B vs D determination B vs D coverage determination ZARXIO Colony stimulating factors and either CBC with differential or ANC. For the harvesting of peripheral blood stem cells, CBC with differential or ANC is NOT required. 6 months ZEBUTAL HRM - Butalbital Combinations Safer alternatives are: naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. ZELBORAF ZEMAIRA ZINECARD (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) ZOLEDRONIC ACID to New Starts Only Zelboraf Documentation of accepted genetic test results ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE (PA applies to all EXCEPT Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP)) HRM - Sedative Hypnotics Safer alternatives are: Rozerem and Silenor. ZOMETA (PA applies to Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ONLY, otherwise non-formulary) ZORTRESS ZYDELIG to New Starts Only to New Starts Only B vs D determination.
33 ZYKADIA to New Starts Only ZYTIGA to New Starts Only Zytiga Zytiga is approved for use in combination with prednisone. ZYVOX Antibacterials, other Documentation from the medical record of diagnosis, site of infection, recent culture and sensitivity data, current or previous treatment for infection. 1 to 3 months Use of linezolid is considered medically necessary for use in infections resulting from VRE and MRSA. Linezolid is also considered medically accepted for other clinically appropriate infections when drug allergies prevent the use of clinically appropriate 1st-line agents in other infections.
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