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2015 Prior Authorization (PA) Criteria
Certain drugs require prior authorization from GuildNet Gold Plus FIDA Plan Medicare
Plans. This means that your doctor must contact us to get approval before prescribing the
drug to you. If your doctor does not get prior approval, the drug may not be covered.
This list also includes drugs that may be covered under Medicare Part B or Part D
depending on how the drugs are used or administered. If your drug is on this list, your
doctor should call us and to provide information describing the use and administration of
the drug so we can advise on whether the drug will be covered.
To see if your drug is on the list, refer to the index located at the end of this
document for the medication you are looking for.

ACTHAR
 Acthar H.P.

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

Use in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) as pulse therapy on a
monthly basis.

Required
Medical
Information

MS exacerbation, history of corticosteroid use.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

Infantile spasms, prescribed by or in consultation with a neurologist or an
epileptologist. MS exacerbation, prescribed by or in consultation with a
neurologist or physician that specializes in the treatment of MS.

Coverage
Duration

Infantile spasms, Plan Year. MS exacerbation, approve 1 month.

Other Criteria

For MS exacerbation, approve if the patient cannot use high-dose IV
corticosteroids because IV access is not possible or if the patient has tried
high-dose corticosteroids administered IV for an acute MS exacerbation
and has experienced a severe or limiting adverse effect.

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ACTIMMUNE
 Actimmune

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

Updated: 07/2015
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ADCIRCA
 Adcirca

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Nitrate therapy

Required
Medical
Information

PAH been confirmed by right heart catheterization.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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AFINITOR
 Afinitor Disperz

Products Affected
 Afinitor

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

Oncologist

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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AMPYRA
 Ampyra

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
patient already started on dalfampridine extended-release for Multiple
Sclerosis (MS).

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

MS. If prescribed by, or in consultation with, a neurologist or MS
specialist.

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

Updated: 07/2015
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ANTICONVULSANTS
 topiramate oral tablet
 zonisamide

Products Affected

 Qudexy XR
 topiramate oral capsule, sprinkle

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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ARCALYST
 Arcalyst

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
patient already started on rilonacept for Muckle Wells Syndrome (MWS)
or Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome (FCAS).

Exclusion
Criteria

Rilonacept should not be given in combination with biologic therapy (e.g.
tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocking agents (eg, adalimumab,
certolizumab pegol, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab), anakinra, or
canakinumab).

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

Initial tx CAPS-Greater than or equal to 12 years of age.

Prescriber
Restrictions

Initial tx CAPS-prescribed by, or in consultation with, a rheumatologist,
geneticist, or dermatologist.

Coverage
Duration

Initial approval of MWS/FCAS, 2 mos. Subsequent auth for Plan Year if
pt had a response.

Other Criteria

CAPS renewal - approve if they have had a response and are continuing
therapy to maintain response/remission.

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AVONEX
 Avonex intramuscular syringe kit

Products Affected

 Avonex (with albumin)

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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BOSULIF
 Bosulif

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
patients already started on Bosulif for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Diagnosis for which Bosulif is being used. For chronic myelogenous
leukemia (CML), the Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) status of the
leukemia must be reported. For CML, prior therapies tried must be
reported to confirm resistance or intolerance.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

For CML, patient must have Ph-positive CML and must have resistance
or intolerance to prior therapy for approval.

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CHORIONIC GONADOTROPINS (HCG)
 Novarel
 Pregnyl

Products Affected

 chorionic gonadotropin, human

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All medically accepted indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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CIALIS
 Cialis oral tablet 2.5 mg, 5 mg

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Indication for which tadalafil is being prescribed.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), after confirmation that tadalafil is
being prescribed to treat the signs and symptoms of BPH and not for the
treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) and after a trial of an alpha-1
blocker (eg, doxazosin [Cardura XL], terazosin, tamsulosin [Flomax],
alfuzosin extended-release [UroXatral]) or 5 alpha reductase inhibitor (eg,
finasteride, dutasteride [Avodart]).

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CINRYZE
 Cinryze

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
for the acute treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE).

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

Must be prescribed by, or in consultation with, an allergist/immunologist
or a physician that specializes in the treatment of HAE or related
disorders.

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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COMETRIQ
 Cometriq

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
patients already started on Cometriq for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Diagnosis of progressive, metastatic medullary thyroid cancer.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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COPAXONE
 Copaxone subcutaneous syringe 20 mg/mL, 40
mg/mL

Products Affected

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

Concurrent use of any of the following medications: Interferon-beta
therapy (Avonex, Betaseron, Extavia, or Rebif), or mitoxantrone.

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan year

Other Criteria

Patients with previous use (12 or more months) of Copaxone must
demonstrate one of the following clinical responses: decrease in the
frequency of relapses, slowing of disease progression, diminished MRI
lesions, OR patient is stable on therapy.

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DEMSER
 Demser

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

Updated: 07/2015
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DICLOFENAC GEL
 diclofenac sodium topical gel

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

Updated: 07/2015
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EGRIFTA
 Egrifta subcutaneous recon soln 2 mg

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Diagnosis.

Age Restrictions

Adults

Prescriber
Restrictions

Prescribed by or in consultation with an endocrinologist or a physician
specializing in the treament of HIV (eg, infectious disease, oncology).

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

HIV-infected adult patients (18 years of age or older) with lipodystrophy
AND Egrifta is being used to reduce excessive abdominal fat

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ERIVEDGE
 Erivedge

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus,
patient already started on Erivedge for a covered use.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (LABCC), approve if the patient’s
BCC has recurred following surgery or the patient is not a candidate for
surgery or radiation therapy.

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ERWINAZE
 Erwinaze

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Documentation of hypersensitivity to Escherichia coli-derived
asparaginase as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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EXTAVIA
 Extavia subcutaneous kit

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Concurrent use of any of the following medications: Interferon-beta
therapy (Avonex, Betaseron, or Rebif), glatiramer acetate, or
mitoxantrone.

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Patients with previous use (12 or more months) of Extavia must
demonstrate one of the following clinical responses: decrease in the
frequency of relapses, slowing of disease progression, MRI lesions have
diminished with therapy, OR patient is stable on therapy.

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FARYDAK
 Farydak

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

Updated: 07/2015
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GILOTRIF
 Gilotrif

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Documentation of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose
tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions
or exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutations as detected by an FDAapproved test

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

Updated: 07/2015
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GLEEVEC
 Gleevec oral tablet 100 mg, 400 mg

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL) must be positive for the Philadelphia chromosome or BCR-ABL
gene. For CML, patient meets one of the following: 1) newly diagnosed,
2) resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, or 3) recurrence after stem
cell transplant. For ALL, patient meets one of the following: 1) newly
diagnosed and Gleevec is used in combination with chemotherapy, or 2)
ALL is relapsed or refractory. For GIST, patient meets one of the
following: 1) unresectable, recurrent, or metastatic disease, or 2) use of
Gleevec for adjuvant therapy following resection, or 3) use of Gleevec for
pre-operative therapy and patient is at risk for significant surgical
morbidity.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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GROWTH HORMONE
 Norditropin Nordiflex

Products Affected

 Norditropin FlexPro subcutaneous pen injector
10 mg/1.5 mL (6.7 mg/mL), 15 mg/1.5 mL (10
mg/mL), 5 mg/1.5 mL (3.3 mg/mL)

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

For pediatric GHD in neonate with hypoglycemia: patient has a randomly
assessed GH level less than 20 ng/mL, other causes of hypoglycemia have
been ruled out, and other treatments have been ineffective. For all
pediatric patients: patients have short stature or slow growth velocity and
have been evaluated for other causes of growth failure. For pediatric
GHD, patient has delayed bone age. For pediatric GHD without pituitary
disease, patient failed 2 stimulation tests. For pediatric GHD with a
pituitary or CNS disorder, patient has clinical evidence of GHD and low
IGF-1/IGFBP3. For TS and SHOX patients: diagnosis confirmed by
genetic testing. For CRI patients: metabolic, endocrine and nutritional
abnormalities have been treated or stabilized and patient has not had a
kidney transplant. For SGA: patient has a low birth weight or length for
gestational age. For ISS: pediatric GHD has been ruled out with one
stimulation test. For adult GHD, patient was assessed for other causes of
GHD-like symptoms. For adult GHD without pituitary disease, patient
failed 2 stimulation tests. For adult GHD with at least 3 pituitary hormone
deficiencies (PHD) or panhypopituitarism: have a low IGF-1. For adult
GHD with less than 3 PHD, low IGF-1 and failed one stimulation test. For
renewal for pediatric patients, growing more than 2 cm per year and for
PWS only: improved body composition. For renewal for adult patients:
patient has seen clinical improvement and IGF-1 will be monitored.

Age Restrictions

For Turner syndrome and SGA, 2 years of age and older. For Noonan
syndrome and SHOX, 3 years of age and older.

Prescriber
Restrictions

Endocrinologist, Pediatric Nephrologist, Gastroenterologist, Nutritional
Support Specialist, Infectious Disease Specialist

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

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Other Criteria

N/A

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HRM
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



Products Affected
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





benztropine oral
butalbital-acetaminop-caf-cod
clemastine oral syrup
clemastine oral tablet 2.68 mg
cyclobenzaprine oral tablet
cyproheptadine
eszopiclone

Lanoxin oral
meprobamate
metaxalone
methyldopa-hydrochlorothiazide
nitrofurantoin macrocrystal oral capsule 50 mg
nitrofurantoin monohyd/m-cryst
reserpine

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

Patients aged less than 65 years, approve. Patients aged 65 years and
older, other criteria apply.

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Approve when the provider has assessed the risk versus benefit in using
this High Risk Medication (HRM) in the patient and has confirmed that
they would still like to initiate or continue therapy

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HRM - BENZODIAZEPINES
 lorazepam oral tablet
 oxazepam
 temazepam

Products Affected

 alprazolam
 Lorazepam Intensol

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All medically accepted indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

Patients aged less than 65 years, approve. Patients aged 65 years and
older, other criteria apply.

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Procedure-related sedation = 1mo. All other conditions = Plan Year.

Other Criteria

All medically accepted indications other than Restless Leg Syndrome and
insomnia, authorize use. Restless Leg Syndrome, approve clonazepam or
temazepam if the patient has tried one other agent for this condition (eg,
ropinirole, pramipexole, carbidopa-levodopa [immediate-release or
extended-release]). Insomnia, approve lorazepam, oxazepam, or
temazepam if the patient has had a trial with two of the following:
ramelteon, trazodone, doxepin 3mg or 6 mg, eszopiclone, zolpidem, or
zaleplon.

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HRM BENZODIAZEPINES/ANTICONVULSANTS





Products Affected





clonazepam
clorazepate dipotassium
Diastat
Diastat AcuDial

Diazepam Intensol
diazepam oral solution 5 mg/5 mL
diazepam oral tablet
diazepam rectal

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

Patients aged less than 65 years, approve. Patients aged 65 years and
older, other criteria apply.

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Approve when the provider has assessed the risk versus benefit in using
this High Risk Medication (HRM) in the patient and has confirmed that
they would still like to initiate or continue therapy

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HRM PD
 Surmontil

Products Affected
 estradiol oral

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

Patients aged less than 65 years, approve. Patients aged 65 years and
older, other criteria apply.

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Approve when the provider has assessed the risk versus benefit in using
this High Risk Medication (HRM) in the patient and has confirmed that
they would still like to initiate or continue therapy

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IBRANCE
 Ibrance

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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ICLUSIG
 Iclusig

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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ILARIS
 Ilaris (PF)

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

When used in combination with concurrent biologic therapy (e.g.TNF
antagonists, etanercept, adalimumab, certolizumab pegol, golimumab,
infliximab), anakinra, or rilonacept.

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

CAPS-4 years of age and older. SJIA-2 years of age and older.

Prescriber
Restrictions

CAPS/MWS/FCAS initial- Prescribed by or in consultation with a
rheumatologist, geneticist, or dermatologist. SJIA initial- prescribed by
or in consultation with a rheumatologist

Coverage
Duration

CAPS/MWS/FCAS-Initial 2 mos, renewal 12 mos. SJIA initial-2 mos,
renewal 12 mos

Other Criteria

For renewal of CAPS/MWS/FCAS - after pt had been started on Ilaris,
approve if the pt had a response to therapy as determined by prescribing
physician and the pt is continuing therapy to maintain a
response/remission. For treatment of SJIA, initial therapy approve if the
pt meets one of the following 1. has tried at least 2 other biologics for
SJIA (tocilizumab, abatacet, TNF antagonists (e.g. etanercept,
adalimumab, infliximab) OR 2. pt has features of poor prognosis (e.g.
arthritis of the hip, radiographic damage, 6-month duration of significant
active systemic diease, defined by fever, elevated inflammatory markers,
or requirement for treatment with systemic glucocorticoids AND tried
Actemra or Kineret. SJIA renewal approve if it patient was already started
on Ilaris and the pt had a response (e.g. resolution of fever, improvement
in limitions of motion, less joint pain or tenderness, decreased duration of
morning stiffness or fatigue, improved function or ADLs, reduced dosage
of CS) and the pt is continuing therapy to maintain response/remission.

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IMBRUVICA
 Imbruvica

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

History of prior treatment with RCHOP therapy

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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INLYTA
 Inlyta

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus,
patients already started on Inlyta for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Advanced renal cell carcinoma, approve the patient has failed at least one
prior systemic therapy (eg, Torisel, Avastin, Sutent, IFN-alpha, IL-2,
Votrient, Nexavar).

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IVIG
 Gamunex-C injection solution 1 gram/10 mL
(10 %)

Products Affected

 Gammagard Liquid

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All medically accepted indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Authorization will be for Plan Year.

Other Criteria

Part B versus D determination per CMS guidance to establish if drug used
for PID in pt’s home.

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JAKAFI
 Jakafi oral tablet 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 5
mg

Products Affected

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus,
patients already started on Jakafi for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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KUVAN
 Kuvan oral tablet,soluble

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Blood phenylalanine (Phe) levels. Pretreatment blood phenylalanine (Phe)
levels greater than 10mg/dL if the patient is older than 12 years of age or
greater than 6mg/dL if less than or equal to 12 years of age. Response to a
therapeutic trial (greater than or equal to a 30% reduction in blood Phe
levels) is required for long-term authorization.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

1 month initial, plan year on renewal

Other Criteria

Blood Phe levels should be checked after 1 week of therapy and
periodically up to one month during a therapeutic trial.

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LENVIMA
 Lenvima

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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LETAIRIS
 Letairis

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Pregnancy

Required
Medical
Information

NYHA class II or III symptoms. PAH been confirmed by right heart
catheterization.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

UD or two appropriate contraceptive methods will be used for women of
childbearing potential.

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LEUKINE
 Leukine injection recon soln

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Administration within 24 hours preceding or following chemotherapy or
radiotherapy, hypersensitivity to yeast-derived products. For prophylaxis
of febrile neutropenia: use to increase the chemotherapy dose intensity or
dose schedule above established regimens. For treatment of febrile
neutropenia, when patient receives Neulasta during the current
chemotherapy cycle. For AML only, excessive (greater than or equal to
10%) leukemic myeloid blasts in the bone marrow or peripheral blood.

Required
Medical
Information

For patients with nonmyeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive
chemotherapy: Leukine may be used for the prevention of chemotherapyinduced febrile neutropenia if the patient experienced febrile neutropenia
with a prior chemotherapy cycle OR the patient is at high risk (greater
than 20%) or intermediate risk (10-20%) for developing febrile
neutropenia. Patients at low risk (less than 10%) for developing febrile
neutropenia may also receive Leukine for prophylaxis if there is a
significant risk for serious medical consequences due to febrile
neutropenia and the intent of chemotherapy is to prolong survival or cure
the disease. Leukine is allowable for the treatment of febrile neutropenia
in patients who have received prophylaxis with Leukine (or Neupogen)
OR in patients at risk for infection-related complications. All patients
must receive baseline and regular monitoring of complete blood counts
and platelet counts.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

6 months

Other Criteria

N/A

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LEUPROLIDE
 Lupron Depot (4 Month)
 Lupron Depot (6 Month)
 Lupron Depot-Ped intramuscular kit 11.25 mg,
15 mg

Products Affected

 Eligard
 Lupron Depot
 Lupron Depot (3 Month)

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D but
specific to the following drugs as follows: Prostate cancer (Lupron Depot
[7.5 mg-1mo, 22.5 mg-3-mo, 30 mg-4-mo, 45 mg-6-mo] OR Eligard [7.5
mg-1-mo, 22.5mg-3-mo, 30 mg-4-mo, 45 mg-6-mo]), Endometriosis
(Lupron Depot [3.75 mg-1-mo, 11.25 mg-3-mo]), Uterine leiomyomata
(Lupron Depot [3.75 mg-1-mo, 11.25 mg-3-mo]), Treatment of central
precocious puberty (Lupron Depot Ped [11.25 mg-1-mo, 15 mg-1-mo]).
Ovarian cancer (Lupron Depot [7.5 mg-1-mo]). Breast cancer (Lupron
Depot [3.75 mg-1-mo, 11.25 mg-3-mo]). Prophylaxis or treatment of
uterine bleeding in premenopausal women with hematologic malignancy
or prior to bone marrow/stem cell transplantation (BMT/SCT) (Lupron
Depot [3.75 mg-1-mo, 7.5 mg-1-mo]).

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

For abnrml uterine bleeding, uterine leiomyomata,endometriosis-6 mo.All
other=Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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LIDOCAINE PATCH
 lidocaine topical adhesive patch,medicated

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
diabetic neuropathic pain.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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LYNPARZA
 Lynparza

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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MEKINIST
 Mekinist

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Documentation of the detected BRAFV600E or BRAFV600K mutation

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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NAMENDA
 Namenda Titration Pak
 Namenda XR

Products Affected
 Namenda

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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NEUPOGEN
 Neupogen injection syringe

Products Affected

 Neupogen injection solution 480 mcg/1.6 mL

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Administration within 24 hours preceding or following chemotherapy or
radiotherapy, E coli hypersensitivity. For prophylaxis of febrile
neutropenia: use to increase the chemotherapy dose intensity or dose
schedule beyond established regimen. For treatment of febrile
neutropenia, when patient receives Neulasta during the current
chemotherapy cycle.

Required
Medical
Information

For patients with nonmyeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive
chemotherapy: Neupogen may be used for the prevention of
chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia if the patient experienced
febrile neutropenia with a prior chemotherapy cycle OR the patient is at
high risk (greater than 20%) or intermediate risk (10-20%) for developing
febrile neutropenia. Patients at low risk (less than 10%) for developing
febrile neutropenia may receive Neupogen for prophylaxis if there is a
significant risk for serious medical consequences due to febrile
neutropenia and the intent of chemotherapy is to prolong survival or cure
the disease. Neupogen is allowable for the treatment of febrile
neutropenia in patients who have received prophylaxis with Neupogen (or
Leukine) OR in patients at risk for infection-related complications. All
patients must receive baseline and regular monitoring of complete blood
counts and platelet counts.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

6 months

Other Criteria

N/A

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NEUPRO
 Neupro

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan year

Other Criteria

N/A

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NEXAVAR
 Nexavar

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel in patients with squamous
cell lung cancer

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

Oncologist

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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NUVIGIL/PROVIGIL
 Nuvigil

Products Affected
 modafinil

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

Patients must be greater than or equal to 17 years of age.

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan year

Other Criteria

Excessive sleepiness due to SWSD if the patient is working at least 5
overnight shifts per month.

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OCTREOTIDE
 octreotide acetate injection solution

Products Affected

 octreotide acetate injection solution

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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OLYSIO
 Olysio

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

18 years or older

Prescriber
Restrictions

Prescribed by or in consultation with a GI, hepatologist, ID, or a liver
transplant MD

Coverage
Duration

12 weeks

Other Criteria

Genotype 1 - prescribed in combination with PegINF and RBV or in
combination with Sovaldi. Has not failed therapy with Olysio or another
NS3/4A Protease Inhibitor for HCV (i.e., Incivek or Victrelis). Pts with
genotype 1a must NOT have the Q80K polymorphism (unknown Q80K
status is not covered).

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ONCASPAR
 Oncaspar

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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ONFI
 Onfi oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg

Products Affected

 Onfi oral suspension

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

The patient will receive Onfi for the treatment of seizures associated with
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Age Restrictions

2 years of age and older

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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OPDIVO
 Opdivo intravenous solution 40 mg/4 mL

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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PEGINTRON
 PegIntron Redipen

Products Affected
 PegIntron

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Decompensated liver disease. Autoimmune hepatitis. Concomitant
administration of didanosine with ribavirin in patients coinfected with
HIV.

Required
Medical
Information

HCV: Prior to initiating therapy, detectable levels of HCV RNA in the
serum. For HCV treatment nave, allow PegIntron monotherapy if patient
has a contraindication or intolerance to ribavirin. For retreatment, must
use in combination with ribavirin and must have nonresponse or relapse
with prior HCV therapy. Allow only one time for retreatment with
pegylated interferon and ribavirin. For Genotype 1 and 4: undetectable
HCV RNA after 12 weeks of treatment OR at least 2 log decrease in HCV
RNA after 12 weeks of therapy and undetectable HCV RNA after 24
weeks of treatment.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

ID specialist, Gastroenterologist, Oncologist

Coverage
Duration

12 weeks to a total 72 weeks depending on genotype and initial vs.
renewal therapy.

Other Criteria

Monitor for evidence of depression.

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PENICILLAMINE
 Depen Titratabs

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan year

Other Criteria

N/A

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POMALYST
 Pomalyst

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Pregnancy

Required
Medical
Information

For active myeloma, patient meets the following: 1) Pomalyst is used
after at least two prior therapies or as salvage therapy. 2) Pomalyst may
be used with dexamethasone. For female patients of childbearing
potential, pregnancy is excluded by 2 negative serum or urine pregnancy
tests. For all patients, complete blood counts are monitored for
hematologic toxicity while receiving Pomalyst.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Male and female patients of child-bearing potential should be instructed
on the importance of proper utilization of appropriate contraceptive
methods for Pomalyst use. Patients should be monitored for signs and
symptoms of thromboembolism.

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PROCRIT
 Procrit injection solution 10,000 unit/mL, 2,000
unit/mL, 20,000 unit/mL, 3,000 unit/mL, 4,000
unit/mL, 40,000 unit/mL

Products Affected

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D
worded as anemia associated with chronic renal failure (CRF), including
patients on dialysis and not on dialysis, and worded as anemia secondary
to myelosuppressive anticancer chemotherapy in solid tumors, multiple
myeloma, lymphoma, and lymphocytic leukemia, . Plus anemia in
patients with HIV who are receiving zidovudine. Anemic patients (Hb of
13.0 g/dL or less) at high risk for perioperative transfusions (secondary to
significant, anticipated blood loss and are scheduled to undergo elective,
noncardiac, nonvascular surgery to reduce the need for allogeneic blood
transfusions). Additional off-label coverage is provided for Anemia due to
myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), Anemia associated with use of
ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C (in combination with interferon or
pegylated interferon alfa 2a/2b products with or without the direct-acting
antiviral agents Victrelis or Incivek), and Anemia in HIV-infected
patients.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Confirmation of adequate iron stores (eg, prescribing information
recommends supplemental iron therapy when serum ferritin is less than
100 mcg/L or when serum transferrin saturation is less than 20%).CRF
anemia in patients on and not on dialysis.Hemoglobin (Hb) of less than
10.0 g/dL for adults or less than or equal to 11 g/dL for children to
start.Hb less than or equal to 11.5 g/dL for adults or 12 g/dL or less for
children. Anemia w/myelosuppressive chemotx.pt must be currently
receiving myelosuppressive chemo and Hb 10.0 g/dL or less to start.Hb
less than or equal to 12.0 g/dL .MDS, approve if Hb is 10 g/dL or less or
serum erythropoietin level is 500 mU/mL or less to start. Surgical pts to
reduce RBC transfusions - pt is unwilling or unable to donate autologous
blood prior to surgery

Age Restrictions

MDS anemia/HepC anemia = 18 years of age and older

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Prescriber
Restrictions

MDS anemia, prescribed by or in consultation with, a hematologist or
oncologist. Hep C anemia, prescribed by or in consultation with
hepatologist, gastroenterologist or infectious disease physician who
specializes in the management of hepatitis C.

Coverage
Duration

Anemia w/myelosuppress = 4 mos.Transfus=1 mo.Other= 6mo. HIV +
zidovudine = 4 mo

Other Criteria

Part B versus Part D determination will be made at time of prior
authorization review per CMS guidance to establish if the drug prescribed
is to be used for an end-stage renal disease (ESRD)-related condition.

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PROMACTA
 Promacta

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.
Thrombocytopenia due to hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis.

Exclusion
Criteria

Use in the management of thrombocytopenia in myelodysplastic
syndrome (MDS). Use in combination with Nplate for treatment of
thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune (idiopathic)
thrombocytopenia purpura.

Required
Medical
Information

Cause of thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia due to HCV-related
cirrhosis, platelet counts.

Age Restrictions

Adults

Prescriber
Restrictions

Treatment of thrombocytopenia due to chronic immune (idiopathic)
thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), approve if prescribed by, or after
consultation with, a hematologist. Treatment of thrombocytopenia due to
HCV-related cirrhosis, approve if prescribed by, or after consultation
with, either a gastroenterologist, a hepatologist, or a physician who
specializes in infectious disease.

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune (idiopathic)
thrombocytopenia purpura, approve if the patient has tried corticosteroids
or IVIG or has undergone a splenectomy. Treatment of thrombocytopenia
due to HCV-related cirrhosis, approve to allow for initiation of antiviral
therapy if the patient has low platelet counts (eg, less than 75,000 mm3)
and the patient has chronic HCV infection and is a candidate for hepatitis
C therapy .

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QUININE
 quinine sulfate

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan year

Other Criteria

N/A

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REBIF
 Rebif Titration Pack

Products Affected

 Rebif (with albumin)

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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REMICADE
 Remicade

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Active infection (including TB), concurrent use with other biologics,
unstable moderate to severe HF (NYHA Functional Class III/IV).

Required
Medical
Information

Screening for latent TB infection and assessment for Hep B risk. For
positive latent TB, patient must have completed treatment or is currently
receiving treatment for LTBI. HBV infection ruled out or treatment
initiated for positive infection. Rheumatoid arthritis - An inadequate
response or intolerance to Enbrel or Humira and one of the following: 1)
inadequate response to methotrexate (MTX), 2) inadequate response to
another nonbiologic DMARD (e.g., leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine,
sulfasalazine) if contraindicated or intolerant to MTX, 3) intolerance or
contraindication to at least 2 nonbiologic DMARDs. Psoriatic arthritis
with predominantly peripheral symptoms - Must meet both of the
following: 1) have an inadequate response or intolerance to either Enbrel
or Humira, and 2) have an inadequate response to at least an 8-week
maximum tolerated dose trial of at least 1 nonbiologic DMARD unless
contraindicated or intolerant to such therapy. Psoriatic arthritis with
predominantly axial symptoms and ankylosing spondylitis - Must have an
inadequate response or intolerance/contraindication to at least 2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). For plaque psoriasis - More
than 10% BSA affected or has crucial body areas (e.g., feet, hands, face)
affected. An inadequate response to at least a 60-day trial of 2
conventional therapies (e.g., phototherapy, calcipotriene, MTX, acitretin)
unless contraindicated or intolerant to such therapies. Crohn's disease Must meet both of the following: 1) have an inadequate response to at
least a 60-day trial of 1 conventional therapy (e.g., corticosteroids,
sulfasalazine, azathioprine, mesalamine) unless contraindicated or
intolerant to such therapy, and 2) have an inadequate response or
intolerance to either Humira or Cimzia. Ulcerative colitis - An inadequate
response to at least a 60-day trial of 2 conventional therapies (e.g.,
corticosteroids, mesalamine) unless contraindicated or intolerant to such
therapies.

Age Restrictions

For plaque psoriasis, patient must be 18 years of age and older.

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

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Coverage
Duration

Initial: 3 months for Crohn's disease and UC, plan year for all others.
Renewal: plan year

Other Criteria

For continuation of therapy, patient's condition must have improved or
stabilized.

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REVATIO
 sildenafil

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Nitrate therapy

Required
Medical
Information

Diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), (WHO Group 1).
PAH been confirmed by right heart catheterization. If patient is an infant,
PAH diagnosed by Doppler echocardiogram.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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REVLIMID
 Revlimid

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Pregnancy

Required
Medical
Information

For active myeloma, patient meets one of the following: 1) Revlimid is
used after at least one prior therapy or as salvage therapy. 2) Revlimid is
used with dexamethasone as primary induction therapy or in combination
with melphalan and prednisone in nontransplant candidates. 3) Revlimid
is used as maintenance monotherapy following response to either stem
cell transplant or primary induction therapy. For Low or Intermediate-1
Risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS): for those with 5q deletion,
patients should have transfusion-dependent anemia or symptomatic
anemia with clinically significant cytopenias. For those with non-5q
deletion MDS and symptomatic anemia, patients should have failed to
respond to epoetin alfa or darbepoetin or have a pretreatment serum
erythropoietin levels greater than 500 mU/mL and a low probability of
response to immunosuppressive therapy. For female patients of
childbearing potential, pregnancy is excluded by 2 negative serum or
urine pregnancy tests. For all patients, complete blood counts are
monitored for hematologic toxicity while receiving Revlimid.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Male and female patients of child-bearing potential should be instructed
on the importance of proper utilization of appropriate contraceptive
methods for Revlimid use. Patients should be monitored for signs and
symptoms of thromboembolism.

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RIBAVIRIN
 ribavirin oral tablet 200 mg

Products Affected

 ribavirin oral capsule

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Hemoglobin less than 8.5 g/dL. Hemoglobinopathy. History of unstable
heart disease. Creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/minute and unwilling
to use modified dose of ribavirin. Pregnancy (self or partner).Unwilling to
use effective contraception. Coadministration with didanosine in HIV
coinfected patients.

Required
Medical
Information

Prior to initiating therapy, detectable levels of HCV RNA in the serum.
Must use in combination with interferon. For retreatment: patient must
have nonresponse or relapse with prior HCV therapy. Allow only one
time retreatment with pegylated interferon and ribavirin OR Infergen and
ribavirin. For Genotype 1 and 4: undetectable HCV RNA after 12 weeks
of treatment OR at least 2 log decrease in HCV RNA after 12 weeks of
therapy and undetectable HCV RNA after 24 weeks of treatment.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

ID specialist, gastroenterologist, or oncologist

Coverage
Duration

12 weeks to the end of the plan year depending on genotype and initial vs.
renewal therapy.

Other Criteria

Patient has been instructed to practice effective contraception during
therapy and for six months after stopping ribavirin therapy.

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RITUXAN
 Rituxan

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All medically-accepted indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.
Patients already started on Rituxan for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

Concurrent use with a biologic agent (TNF alpha antagonists (eg,
adalimumab, certolizumab pegol, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab), or
anakinra, abatacept, tocilizumab or tofacitinib.

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

RA, adults.

Prescriber
Restrictions

Adult with RA (initial course). Prescribed by a rheumatologist or in
consultation with a rheumatologist.

Coverage
Duration

RA,1mo. Othr= Plan Year.

Other Criteria

Adult with RA (initial course), approve if Rituxan is prescribed in
combination with methotrexate or another traditional DMARD (eg,
leflunomide or sulfasalazine) unless the patient has been shown to be
intolerant or has a contraindication to one or more traditional DMARDs
AND the patient has tried one of certolizumab pegol, etanercept,
adalimumab, infliximab, golimumab (ie, a TNF antagonist) OR if the
patient has not yet tried a TNF antagonist, the patient must have a trial
with etanercept or adalimumab.

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SABRIL
 Sabril

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Patients with or at high risk of vision loss (except patients who have
blindness). Patients using other medications associated with serious
adverse ophthalmic effects such as retinopathy or glaucoma.

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

Initial treatment infantile spasms, 1 month to 2 years. Initial treatment
CPS, 16 years or older.

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Infantile spasms: initial 4 wks, reauth 6 mths. CPS: initial 3 mths, reauth
to plan year

Other Criteria

N/A

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SANDOSTATIN LAR
 Sandostatin LAR Depot intramuscular kit

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Patient received initial treatment with Sandostatin Injection (not the Depot
form) for at least 2 weeks and treatment with Sandostatin Injection was
effective and tolerable.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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SIGNIFOR
 Signifor

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Diagnosis for which Signifor is being used.

Age Restrictions

Cushing's, 18 years of age and older.

Prescriber
Restrictions

Initial course, prescribed by or in consultation with an endocrinologist.

Coverage
Duration

Initial therapy, approve for 3 months. Continuation therapy, approve for
the plan year.

Other Criteria

Cushing's disease, approve if according to the prescribing physician the
patient is not a candidate for surgery or surgery has not been curative.
Patients who have already been started on Signifor for Cushing's disease
will be approved if the patient has had a response, as determined by the
prescribing physician and the patient is continuing therapy to maintain
response.

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SOVALDI
 Sovaldi

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

prior treatment with Sovaldi

Required
Medical
Information

Will not be used in combination use with NS3/4A Protease Inhibitor (i.e.,
telaprevir, boceprevir)

Age Restrictions

18 years or older

Prescriber
Restrictions

Prescribed by or in consultation w/ GI, hepatologist, ID, or a liver
transplant MD

Coverage
Duration

12wk-geno1 triple tx,other.24 wk-geno1 dual tx,geno3/4 rbv only.48 wk
geno1,2,3,4 liver trans

Other Criteria

Geno 1 - prescribed in combination with PegINF and RBV (PR), unless pt
can't take INF based on a documented comorbid medical condition (e.g.,
autoimmune disorder, significant psychiatric disease, seizure disorder)
then must be used in combo with RBV OR in combination with Olysio.
Geno 2/3 - prescribed in combo with RBV. Geno 4 - prescribed in
combo with PegINF/RBV. Geno 1, 2, 3, or 4 awaiting liver transplant has HCC and prescribed in combination with RBV.

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SPRYCEL
 Sprycel oral tablet 100 mg, 140 mg, 20 mg, 50
mg, 70 mg, 80 mg

Products Affected

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and newly diagnosed chronic
myeloid leukemia (CML) must be positive for the Philadelphia
chromosome or BCR-ABL gene. For CML, patient meets one of the
following: 1) newly diagnosed in chronic phase, 2) resistance or
intolerance to imatinib, or 3) relapse after stem cell transplant. For ALL,
patient meets one of the following: 1) ALL is newly diagnosed and
Sprycel is used in combination with chemotherapy, or 2) resistance or
intolerance to prior therapy.

Age Restrictions

18 years of age and older

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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STIVARGA
 Stivarga

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
patients already started on Stivarga for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Diagnosis for which Stivarga is being used. For metastatic colorectal
cancer (CRC)and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), prior therapies
tried. For metastatic CRC, KRAS mutation status.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

For metastatic CRC with KRAS mutation, patient must have previously
been treated with each of the following for approval: a fluoropyrimidine
(eg, Xeloda, 5-FU), oxaliplatin, irinotecan, anti-VEGF therapy (eg,
Avastin, Zaltrap). For metastatic CRC with no detected KRAS mutations
(ie, KRAS wild-type), patient must have previously been treated with
each of the following for approval: a fluoropyrimidine (eg, Xeloda, 5FU), oxaliplatin, irinotecan, anti-VEGF therapy (eg, Avastin, Zaltrap),
anti-EGFR therapy (eg, Eribitux, Vectibix). For GIST, patient must have
previously been treated with imatinib (Gleevec) and sunitinib (Sutent).

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SUTENT
 Sutent

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Clinical manifestations of congestive heart failure.

Required
Medical
Information

For gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), disease progression while on
an at least 30-day regimen of Gleevec or intolerance to Gleevec is
required. LFT monitoring at initiation of therapy and throughout
treatment.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

Oncologist

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Therapy will be interrupted for serious hepatic adverse events and
discontinued if serious hepatic adverse events do not resolve.

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SYLATRON
 Sylatron

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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SYNAGIS
 Synagis intramuscular solution 50 mg/0.5 mL

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Prophylaxis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): One of the following:
(criteria 1) all of the following: Infant is less than 24 months of age, infant
has chronic lung disease (CLD), infant required medical therapy
(supplemental oxygen, bronchodilator, diuretic or corticosteroid therapy)
within 6 months prior to the start of RSV season, (criteria 2) all of the
following: infant was born at 28 weeks of gestation or earlier, infant does
not have chronic lung disease (CLD), and infant was less than 12 months
of age at the start of RSV season, (criteria 3) all of the following: infant
was born at 29 to 32 weeks of gestation (ie, 31 weeks, 6 days or less),
infant does not have chronic lung disease (CLD), and infant was less than
6 months of age at the start of RSV season. (criteria 4): infant was born at
32 to less than 35 weeks of gestation (ie, between 32 weeks, 0 days
through 34 weeks, 6 days), infant does not have CLD, infant was less than
3 months of age at the start of the RSV season, and infant has one of the
following risk factors: (1) Child care attendance defined as a home or
facility in which care is provided for any number of infants or toddlers
OR (2) Infant has a sibling younger than 5 years of age, (criteria 5) both
of the following: Infants and children 24 months of age and younger, or
Infant or child has one of the following: (1) Congenital abnormalities of
the airways, or (2) Neuromuscular condition that compromises handling
of respiratory secretions, (criteria 6) both of the following: Infants and
children 24 months of age or younger, or infant or child has
hemodynamically significant cyanotic or acyanotic congenital heart
disease (CHD) (eg, receiving medication to control congestive heart
failure, moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension), (criteria 7) both of
the following: Infants and children 24 months of age and younger, infant
or child has severe immunodeficiency (eg, severe combined
immunodeficiency or advanced AIDS) (off label).

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

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Coverage
Duration

5 months

Other Criteria

Synagis will not be approved for the following conditions unless one of
the required criteria is met: 1) Infants and children with hemodynamically
insignificant heart disease (eg, secundum atrial septal defect, small
ventricular septal defect, pulmonic stenosis, uncomplicated aortic
stenosis, mild coarctation of the aorta, and patent ductus arteriosus), 2)
Infants with lesions adequately corrected by surgery, unless they continue
to require medication for congestive heart failure, 3) Infants with mild
cardiomyopathy who are not receiving medical therapy for the condition.

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TAFINLAR
 Tafinlar

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Documentation of the detected BRAF V600E mutation

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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TARCEVA
 Tarceva oral tablet 100 mg, 150 mg, 25 mg

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

For 1st line therapy of locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, patient
should have a known active EGFR mutation or amplification of the EGFR
gene.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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TARGRETIN
 Targretin oral

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Pregnancy

Required
Medical
Information

For capsules, patient meets one of the following: 1) cutaneous T cell
lymphoma (includes mycosis fungoides [MF] and Sezary syndrome [SS])
refractory to prior systemic therapy, 2) advanced-stage MF/Sezary
syndrome, 3) early-stage MF refractory/progressive to skin-directed
therapy, or 4) early-stage MF with blood involvement or
folliculotropic/large cell transformation.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Patient has been instructed on the importance of and proper utilization of
contraception.

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TASIGNA
 Tasigna

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Long QT syndrome, uncorrected electrolyte disorders (hypokalemia,
hypomagnesemia).

Required
Medical
Information

ECG obtained at baseline, 7-10 days after initiation of therapy and
periodically throughout therapy. Newly diagnosed chronic myeloid
leukemia (CML) must be positive for the Philadelphia chromosome or
BCR-ABL gene. For CML, patient meets one of the following: 1) newly
diagnosed in chronic phase, 2) resistance to imatinib, 3)
intolerance/toxicity to imatinib or dasatinib, or 4) relapse after stem cell
transplant.

Age Restrictions

18 years of age and older

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Patient has been instructed to avoid eating food 2 hours before and 1 hour
after taking Tasigna. Concomitant use of drugs known to prolong the QT
interval and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors should be avoided.

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THALOMID
 Thalomid

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Pregnancy

Required
Medical
Information

For active myeloma, patient meets one of the following: 1) Thalomid is
used as salvage or palliative therapy. 2) Thalomid is used for newly
diagnosed disease or as primary induction therapy in combination with
dexamethasone or in combination with melphalan and prednisone in
nontransplant candidates. 3) Thalomid is used as maintenance
monotherapy following response to either stem cell transplant or primary
induction therapy. For female patients of childbearing potential,
pregnancy is excluded by a negative pregnancy test.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Patients are monitored for signs and symptoms of thromboembolism.
Male and female patients of child-bearing potential are instructed on the
importance of proper utilization of appropriate contraceptive methods.

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THIORIDAZINE
 thioridazine

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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TIRF MEDICATIONS
 fentanyl citrate buccal lozenge on a handle
1,200 mcg, 1,600 mcg, 200 mcg, 400 mcg, 600
mcg, 800 mcg

Products Affected

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Authorization will be for the plan year, unless otherwise specified.

Other Criteria

For breakthrough pain in patients with cancer if patient is unable to
swallow, has dysphagia, esophagitis, mucositis, or uncontrollable
nausea/vomiting OR patient is unable to take 2 other short-acting
narcotics (eg, oxycodone, morphine sulfate, hydromorphone, etc)
secondary to allergy or severe adverse events AND patient is on or will be
on a long-acting narcotic (eg, Duragesic), or the patient is on intravenous,
subcutaneous, or spinal (intrathecal, epidural) narcotics (eg, morphine
sulfate, hydromorphone, fentanyl citrate).

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TRACLEER
 Tracleer

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

AST/ALT level greater than 3 times upper limit of normal (ULN).
Pregnancy. Concomitant use of cyclosporine A or glyburide.

Required
Medical
Information

PAH confirmed by right heart catheterization. NYHA Class II-IV
symptoms.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Female patients of childbearing potential must use more than one method
of contraception concurrently.

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TRETINOIN
 tretinoin microspheres topical gel with pump
 tretinoin topical

Products Affected

 adapalene topical cream
 adapalene topical gel 0.1 %

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All medically accepted indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

Coverage is not provided for cosmetic use.

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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TYKERB
 Tykerb

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Liver function tests must be monitored at baseline and every four to six
weeks during therapy and as clinically indicated. In patients with severe
hepatic impairment, Tykerb is used at a reduced dose.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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TYSABRI
 Tysabri

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
patients already started on Tysabri for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

Concurrent use of another immunomodulator (eg, Rebif, Betaseron,
Extavia, Copaxone or Avonex or Aubagio), Tecfidera, or fingolimod
(Gilenya) or an immunosuppressant such as mitoxantrone,
cyclophosphamide, rituximab (Rituxan), alemtuzumab (Campath),
azathioprine, MTX, or mycophenolate mofetilin in multiple sclerosis
(MS) patients. Concurrent use with immunosuppressants (eg, 6mercaptopurine, azathioprine, cyclosporine, methotrexate) or tumor
necrosis factor (TNF) alfa inhibitors (eg, infliximab, adalimumab,
certolizumab pegol) in Crohn's disease (CD) patients. Per warning and
precautions, coverage is not provided for immune compromised patients
with MS or CD.

Required
Medical
Information

Adults with MS. Patient has a relapsing form of MS (relapsing forms of
MS are relapsing remitting [RRMS], secondary progressive [SPMS] with
relapses, and progressive relapsing [PRMS]). Adults with CD. Patient has
moderately to severely active CD with evidence of inflammation (eg,
elevated C-reactive protein).

Age Restrictions

Adults

Prescriber
Restrictions

MS. Prescribed by, or in consultation with , a neurologist or physician
who specializes in the treatment of MS.CD. Prescribed by or in
consultation with a gastroenterologist.

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

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Other Criteria

Adults with a relapsing form of MS. Patient has had an inadequate
response to, or is unable to tolerate, therapy with at least one of the
following MS medications: interferon beta-1a (Avonex, Rebif), interferon
beta-1b (Betaseron, Extavia), glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), fingolimod
(Gilenya), Tecfidera, or Aubagio OR the patient has highly active or
aggressive disease according to the prescribing physician. Adults with
CD. Patient has moderately to severely active CD with evidence of
inflammation (eg, elevated C-reactive protein) and patient has tried two
TNF antagonists for CD for at least 2 months each, adalimumab,
certolizumab pegol, or infliximab, and had an inadequate response or was
intolerant to the TNF antagonists.

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VIEKIRA
 Viekira Pak

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.

Exclusion
Criteria

Concurrent treatment with interferon, Sovaldi, Olysio, or Harvoni

Required
Medical
Information

Genotype and subtype

Age Restrictions

18 years or older

Prescriber
Restrictions

Prescribed by or in consultation w/ GI, hepatologist, ID, or a liver
transplant MD

Coverage
Duration

12WK: Gen-1a-no cirr+rbv, Gen-1b-no cirr, Gen-1b/cirr+rbv. 24WK:
Gen-1a/cirr+rb, Liver tran+rbv.

Other Criteria

Geno 1a w/ or w/o cirrhosis-prescribed in combination with RBV. Geno
1b w/ cirrhosis-prescribed in combination with RBV.Liver transplant
recipients with normal hepatic function and metavir score less than 2prescribed in combination with RBV.

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VIMPAT
 Vimpat oral solution
 Vimpat oral tablet

Products Affected

 Vimpat intravenous

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

A. The patient will receive Vimpat as an adjunctive anticonvulsant for the
treatment of partial onset seizures. B. The patient had a previous or
present trial/failure/contraindication to two or more of the following:
carbamazepine, divalproex, ethosuximide, ethotoin, gabapentin,
lamotrigine, levetiracetam, methsuximide, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin,
phenobarbital, pregabalin, rufinamide, tiagabine, topiramate, valproic acid
or zonisamide.

Age Restrictions

17 years of age and older

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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VOTRIENT
 Votrient

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

Alanine transaminase (ALT) greater than 3 times the upper limit of
normal (ULN) and bilirubin greater than 2 times the ULN.

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

Oncologist

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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XALKORI
 Xalkori

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus,
patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) already started on
crizotinib.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

For the FDA-approved indication of NSCLC for patients new to therapy,
ALK status required.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

NSCLC, patient new to therapy must be ALK-positive for approval.

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XENAZINE
 Xenazine

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D.
Tardive dyskinesia (TD). Tourette syndrome and related tic disorders.
Hyperkinetic dystonia. Hemiballism.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

For treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease, Tourette
syndrome or related tic disorders, hyperkinetic dystonia, or hemiballism,
Xenazine must be prescribed by or after consultation with a neurologist.
For TD, Xenazine must be prescribed by or after consultation with a
neurologist or psychiatrist.

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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XOLAIR
 Xolair

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

12 years of age and older

Prescriber
Restrictions

Pulmonologist, allergist or immunologist

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

To continue therapy, patients must demonstrate an improvement in
asthma control with use of Xolair.

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XTANDI
 Xtandi

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus
patients already started on Xtandi for a Covered Use.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Diagnosis for which Xtandi is being used. For metastatic castrationresistant prostate cancer, prior therapies tried.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

For prostate cancer, patient must have metastatic, castration-resistant
prostate cancer for approval. For metastatic, castration-resistant prostate
cancer, patient must have previously received therapy with docetaxel for
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 Zelboraf

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D. Plus,
patients with melanoma already started on vemurafenib.

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

For the FDA-approved indication of melanoma, for patients new to
therapy, BRAFV600E status required.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

Melanoma, patient new to therapy must have BRAFV600E mutation for
approval.

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ZYDELIG
 Zydelig

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Documentation of AST/ALT less than 20 x ULN and Bilirubin less than
10 x ULN.

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

N/A

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 Zykadia

Products Affected
PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

N/A

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Plan Year

Other Criteria

For metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that is anaplastic lymphoma
kinase positive, patient must have progressed or be intolerant to crizotinib
for approval.

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ZYVOX
 Zyvox intravenous parenteral solution 600
mg/300 mL
 Zyvox oral

Products Affected
 linezolid

PA Criteria

Criteria Details

Covered Uses

All FDA-approved indications not otherwise excluded from Part D

Exclusion
Criteria

N/A

Required
Medical
Information

Culture and sensitivity and CBC within normal limits

Age Restrictions

N/A

Prescriber
Restrictions

N/A

Coverage
Duration

Up to 28 days

Other Criteria

N/A

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Products Affected

 Abelcet
 Abilify intramuscular
 Abilify Maintena intramuscular
suspension,extended rel recon 300 mg
 Abilify Maintena intramuscular
suspension,extended rel syring
 acetylcysteine solution
 Actemra intravenous solution 200 mg/10 mL
(20 mg/mL)
 acyclovir sodium intravenous solution
 Adagen
 Adrucil intravenous solution 500 mg/10 mL
 A-Hydrocort
 albuterol sulfate inhalation solution for
nebulization 0.63 mg/3 mL, 1.25 mg/3 mL, 2.5
mg /3 mL (0.083 %), 5 mg/mL
 Aldurazyme
 Alimta intravenous recon soln 500 mg
 AmBisome
 amifostine crystalline
 amikacin injection solution 500 mg/2 mL
 aminophylline intravenous solution 250 mg/10
mL
 Aminosyn 8.5 %-electrolytes
 Aminosyn II 10 %
 Aminosyn II 15 %
 Aminosyn II 7 %
 Aminosyn II 8.5 %
 Aminosyn II 8.5 %-electrolytes
 Aminosyn M 3.5 %
 Aminosyn-HBC 7%
 Aminosyn-PF 10 %
 Aminosyn-PF 7 % (sulfite-free)
 Aminosyn-RF 5.2 %
 amiodarone intravenous solution
 amphotericin B
 ampicillin sodium injection recon soln 1 gram,
10 gram, 125 mg
 ampicillin-sulbactam injection recon soln 15
gram, 3 gram

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 ampicillin-sulbactam intravenous recon soln 1.5
gram
 Aralast NP intravenous recon soln 500 mg
 Astagraf XL
 Avastin
 Avelox in NaCl (iso-osmotic)
 Azasan
 azathioprine
 azithromycin intravenous
 BACiiM
 bacitracin intramuscular
 BCG vaccine, live (PF)
 Beleodaq
 Benlysta intravenous recon soln 120 mg
 benztropine injection
 Bicillin C-R
 BiCNU
 bleomycin injection recon soln 30 unit
 budesonide inhalation
 buprenorphine HCl injection syringe
 Busulfex
 calcitriol intravenous solution 1 mcg/mL
 calcitriol oral
 Cancidas
 Capastat
 carboplatin intravenous solution
 cefazolin in dextrose (iso-os) intravenous
piggyback 1 gram/50 mL
 cefazolin injection recon soln 1 gram, 10 gram,
500 mg
 cefepime
 cefotaxime injection recon soln 1 gram, 2 gram,
500 mg
 cefoxitin
 cefoxitin in dextrose, iso-osm
 ceftazidime injection recon soln 1 gram, 2 gram
 ceftriaxone injection recon soln 10 gram, 250
mg, 500 mg
 ceftriaxone intravenous recon soln
 cefuroxime sodium injection recon soln 1.5
gram, 750 mg

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cefuroxime sodium intravenous
CellCept Intravenous
CellCept oral suspension for reconstitution
Cerebyx injection solution 500 mg PE/10 mL
Cerezyme intravenous recon soln 400 unit
chloramphenicol sod succinate
cidofovir
Cimzia Powder for Reconst
ciprofloxacin lactate intravenous solution 400
mg/40 mL
cisplatin
cladribine
clindamycin phosphate intravenous solution 600
mg/4 mL
Clinimix 5%/D15W Sulfite Free
Clinimix 5%/D25W sulfite-free
Clinimix 2.75%/D5W Sulfit Free
Clinimix 4.25%/D10W Sulf Free
Clinimix 4.25%/D5W Sulfit Free
Clinimix 4.25%-D20W sulf-free
Clinimix 4.25%-D25W sulf-free
Clinimix 5%-D20W(sulfite-free)
Clinimix E 2.75%/D10W Sul Free
Clinimix E 2.75%/D5W Sulf Free
Clinimix E 4.25%/D10W Sul Free
Clinimix E 4.25%/D25W Sul Free
Clinimix E 4.25%/D5W Sulf Free
Clinimix E 5%/D15W Sulfit Free
Clinimix E 5%/D20W Sulfit Free
Clinimix E 5%/D25W Sulfit Free
Clinisol SF 15 %
colistin (colistimethate Na)
Cosmegen
cromolyn inhalation
Cubicin
cyclophosphamide oral capsule
cyclosporine intravenous
cyclosporine modified
cyclosporine oral capsule
cytarabine
D2.5 %-0.45 % sodium chloride
D5 % and 0.9 % sodium chloride
D5 %-0.45 % sodium chloride

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dacarbazine intravenous recon soln 200 mg
daunorubicin intravenous solution
decitabine
Delestrogen
Depo-Provera intramuscular solution
dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection
dexrazoxane HCl intravenous recon soln 250 mg
dextrose 10 % and 0.2 % NaCl
dextrose 10 % in water (D10W) intravenous
parenteral solution
dextrose 5 % in water (D5W) intravenous
parenteral solution
dextrose 5 %-lactated ringers
dextrose 5%-0.2 % sod chloride
dextrose 5%-0.3 % sod.chloride
Dextrose With Sodium Chloride
Dextrose-KCl-NaCl
diltiazem HCl intravenous
diphenhydramine HCl injection solution 50
mg/mL
Doxil
doxorubicin intravenous solution 50 mg/25 mL
Doxy-100
doxycycline hyclate intravenous
dronabinol
Duramorph (PF) injection solution 0.5 mg/mL, 1
mg/mL
Elaprase
Elelyso
Elitek intravenous recon soln 1.5 mg
Emend oral capsule 125 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg
Emend oral capsule,dose pack
Engerix-B (PF) intramuscular syringe
Engerix-B Pediatric (PF)
epirubicin intravenous solution 50 mg/25 mL
Erythrocin intravenous recon soln 500 mg
esomeprazole sodium
estradiol valerate intramuscular oil 20 mg/mL
etoposide intravenous
Fabrazyme intravenous recon soln 35 mg
famotidine (PF)
famotidine (PF)-NaCl (iso-os)
Faslodex

 fluconazole in dextrose(iso-o) intravenous
piggyback 400 mg/200 mL
 fludarabine intravenous recon soln
 fluorouracil intravenous solution 2.5 gram/50
mL
 fluphenazine decanoate
 fluphenazine HCl injection
 fomepizole
 fosphenytoin injection solution 100 mg PE/2 mL
 furosemide injection
 ganciclovir sodium
 gemcitabine intravenous recon soln 1 gram
 Gemzar intravenous recon soln 1 gram
 Gengraf
 gentamicin in NaCl (iso-osm) intravenous
piggyback 100 mg/100 mL
 gentamicin in NaCl (iso-osm) intravenous
piggyback 80 mg/100 mL
 gentamicin injection solution 40 mg/mL
 gentamicin sulfate (PF) intravenous solution 80
mg/8 mL
 Geodon intramuscular
 granisetron (PF) intravenous solution 100
mcg/mL
 granisetron HCl intravenous solution 1 mg/mL
(1 mL)
 granisetron HCl oral
 haloperidol decanoate
 haloperidol lactate injection
 Havrix (PF) intramuscular suspension 1,440
Elisa unit/mL
 Havrix (PF) intramuscular syringe 720 Elisa
unit/0.5 mL
 heparin (porcine) in 5 % dex intravenous
parenteral solution 20,000 unit/500 mL (40
unit/mL), 25,000 unit/250 mL(100 unit/mL),
25,000 unit/500 mL (50 unit/mL)
 heparin (porcine) injection solution
 Hepatamine 8%
 Herceptin
 hydralazine injection
 hydromorphone (PF) injection solution 10
mg/mL
 hydroxyzine HCl intramuscular
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Ifex intravenous recon soln 1 gram
ifosfamide intravenous recon soln 1 gram
imipenem-cilastatin
Increlex
Intralipid intravenous emulsion 20 %, 30 %
Intron A injection recon soln
Intron A injection solution 6 million unit/mL
Invanz injection
Invega Sustenna
Ionosol-B in D5W
Ionosol-MB in D5W
ipratropium bromide inhalation
ipratropium-albuterol
irinotecan intravenous solution 100 mg/5 mL
Istodax
Kadcyla intravenous recon soln 100 mg
Keytruda intravenous recon soln
labetalol intravenous solution
leucovorin calcium injection recon soln 100 mg,
350 mg
levalbuterol HCl inhalation solution for
nebulization 0.31 mg/3 mL, 0.63 mg/3 mL, 1.25
mg/0.5 mL
levetiracetam in NaCl (iso-os)
levetiracetam intravenous
levocarnitine (with sugar)
levocarnitine intravenous
levocarnitine oral tablet
levofloxacin intravenous
levoleucovorin calcium
levothyroxine intravenous recon soln 100 mcg
lidocaine (PF) injection solution 5 mg/mL (0.5
%)
lidocaine HCl injection solution 20 mg/mL (2
%)
Liposyn III intravenous emulsion 10 %, 20 %
magnesium sulfate injection
melphalan HCl
meropenem intravenous recon soln 500 mg
mesna
methadone injection
methotrexate sodium (PF)
methotrexate sodium oral

 methylprednisolone acetate
 methylprednisolone sodium succ injection recon
soln 125 mg, 40 mg
 metoclopramide HCl injection solution
 metoprolol tartrate intravenous solution
 Miacalcin injection
 mitomycin intravenous recon soln 20 mg
 mitoxantrone
 morphine intravenous syringe 10 mg/mL, 8
mg/mL
 Mozobil
 Mustargen
 mycophenolate mofetil
 mycophenolate sodium
 Myozyme
 nafcillin in dextrose iso-osm intravenous
piggyback 1 gram/50 mL
 nafcillin injection recon soln 1 gram
 nafcillin injection recon soln 10 gram
 Naglazyme
 nalbuphine injection solution 10 mg/mL, 20
mg/mL
 Nebupent
 Neoral
 Nephramine 5.4 %
 Neumega
 Nexium IV
 nitroglycerin intravenous
 Normosol-M in 5 % dextrose
 Normosol-R in 5 % dextrose
 Normosol-R pH 7.4
 Nulojix
 ondansetron
 ondansetron HCl (PF)
 ondansetron HCl oral solution
 ondansetron HCl oral tablet 24 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg
 oxacillin in dextrose(iso-osm)
 oxacillin injection recon soln 10 gram
 oxacillin intravenous recon soln 2 gram
 oxaliplatin intravenous solution 100 mg/20 mL
 paclitaxel
 pamidronate intravenous solution
 paricalcitol oral
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 penicillin G potassium injection recon soln 5
million unit
 penicillin G procaine intramuscular syringe 1.2
million unit/2 mL
 penicillin G sodium
 Pentam
 Perforomist
 Perjeta
 phenytoin sodium intravenous solution
 piperacillin-tazobactam intravenous recon soln
3.375 gram, 4.5 gram
 Plasma-Lyte 148
 Plasma-Lyte A
 Plasma-Lyte-56 in 5 % dextrose
 potassium chlorid-D5-0.45%NaCl
 potassium chloride in 0.9%NaCl intravenous
parenteral solution 20 mEq/L, 40 mEq/L
 potassium chloride in 5 % dex intravenous
parenteral solution 20 mEq/L, 40 mEq/L
 potassium chloride in LR-D5 intravenous
parenteral solution 20 mEq/L
 potassium chloride-D5-0.2%NaCl intravenous
parenteral solution 20 mEq/L
 potassium chloride-D5-0.3%NaCl intravenous
parenteral solution 20 mEq/L
 potassium chloride-D5-0.9%NaCl
 Premarin injection
 Premasol 10 %
 Premasol 6 %
 Procalamine 3%
 Proleukin
 Prolia
 propranolol intravenous
 Prosol 20 %
 Pulmozyme
 ranitidine HCl injection solution 25 mg/mL
 Rapamune
 Recombivax HB (PF) intramuscular suspension
10 mcg/mL, 40 mcg/mL
 Recombivax HB (PF) intramuscular syringe
 Remodulin
 Rheumatrex
 rifampin intravenous
 ringers intravenous

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Sancuso
Sandimmune oral
Simulect intravenous recon soln 20 mg
sirolimus
Solu-Cortef (PF) injection recon soln 100 mg/2
mL, 250 mg/2 mL
Somatuline Depot
Somavert
streptomycin intramuscular
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim intravenous
Synercid
Synribo
tacrolimus oral
tacrolimus oral
Teflaro
terbutaline subcutaneous
testosterone cypionate intramuscular oil 200
mg/mL
testosterone enanthate
tetanus toxoid,adsorbed (PF)
tetanus-diphtheria toxoids-Td
tobramycin in 0.225 % NaCl
tobramycin sulfate injection solution
Toposar
topotecan intravenous recon soln
TPN Electrolytes
tranexamic acid intravenous
Travasol 10 %
Treanda intravenous recon soln 100 mg
Treanda intravenous solution 45 mg/0.5 mL

 Trelstar intramuscular suspension for
reconstitution
 Trelstar intramuscular syringe 11.25 mg/2 mL,
3.75 mg/2 mL
 Trisenox
 TrophAmine 10 %
 Trophamine 6%
 Twinrix (PF) intramuscular suspension
 valproate sodium
 vancomycin intravenous recon soln 1,000 mg,
10 gram, 500 mg
 Vaqta (PF) intramuscular suspension 25 unit/0.5
mL
 Velcade
 verapamil intravenous solution
 vinblastine intravenous solution
 Vincasar PFS intravenous solution 1 mg/mL
 vincristine intravenous solution 1 mg/mL
 vinorelbine intravenous solution 50 mg/5 mL
 Virazole
 voriconazole intravenous
 VPRIV
 Xgeva
 Zaltrap intravenous solution 100 mg/4 mL (25
mg/mL)
 Zemplar intravenous
 zoledronic acid intravenous solution
 zoledronic acid-mannitol-water intravenous
solution
 Zometa intravenous solution 4 mg/100 mL
 Zortress
 Zyprexa Relprevv intramuscular suspension for
reconstitution 210 mg

Details
This drug may be covered under Medicare Part B or D depending upon the circumstances.
Information may need to be submitted describing the use and setting of the drug to make the
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Avastin .................................................... 102
Avelox in NaCl (iso-osmotic) ................. 102
Avonex (with albumin) ............................... 8
Avonex intramuscular syringe kit ............... 8
Azasan ..................................................... 102
azathioprine ............................................. 102
azithromycin ........................................... 102
B
BACiiM................................................... 102
bacitracin ................................................. 102
BCG vaccine, live (PF) ........................... 102
Beleodaq ................................................. 102
Benlysta................................................... 102
benztropine.............................................. 102
benztropine oral ........................................ 26
Bicillin C-R ............................................. 102
BiCNU .................................................... 102
bleomycin ................................................ 102
Bosulif ......................................................... 9
budesonide .............................................. 102
buprenorphine HCl.................................. 102
Busulfex .................................................. 102
butalbital-acetaminop-caf-cod .................. 26
C
calcitriol .................................................. 102
Cancidas .................................................. 102
Capastat ................................................... 102
carboplatin............................................... 102
cefazolin .................................................. 102
cefazolin in dextrose (iso-os) .................. 102
cefepime .................................................. 102
cefotaxime ............................................... 102
cefoxitin .................................................. 102
cefoxitin in dextrose, iso-osm ................. 102
ceftazidime .............................................. 102
ceftriaxone............................................... 102
cefuroxime sodium.................................. 102
CellCept .................................................. 103
CellCept Intravenous .............................. 103
Cerebyx ................................................... 103
Cerezyme ................................................ 103
chloramphenicol sod succinate ............... 103
chorionic gonadotropin, human ................ 10
Cialis oral tablet 2.5 mg, 5 mg .................. 11

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Abelcet .................................................... 102
Abilify ..................................................... 102
Abilify Maintena ..................................... 102
acetylcysteine .......................................... 102
Actemra ................................................... 102
Acthar H.P................................................... 1
Actimmune.................................................. 2
acyclovir sodium ..................................... 102
Adagen .................................................... 102
adapalene topical cream ............................ 87
adapalene topical gel 0.1 % ...................... 87
Adcirca ........................................................ 3
Adrucil .................................................... 102
Afinitor........................................................ 4
Afinitor Disperz .......................................... 4
A-Hydrocort ............................................ 102
albuterol sulfate ....................................... 102
Aldurazyme ............................................. 102
Alimta ..................................................... 102
alprazolam ................................................. 27
AmBisome .............................................. 102
amifostine crystalline .............................. 102
amikacin .................................................. 102
aminophylline ......................................... 102
Aminosyn 8.5 %-electrolytes .................. 102
Aminosyn II 10 % ................................... 102
Aminosyn II 15 % ................................... 102
Aminosyn II 7 % ..................................... 102
Aminosyn II 8.5 % .................................. 102
Aminosyn II 8.5 %-electrolytes .............. 102
Aminosyn M 3.5 % ................................. 102
Aminosyn-HBC 7% ................................ 102
Aminosyn-PF 10 % ................................. 102
Aminosyn-PF 7 % (sulfite-free).............. 102
Aminosyn-RF 5.2 % ............................... 102
amiodarone .............................................. 102
amphotericin B ........................................ 102
ampicillin sodium.................................... 102
ampicillin-sulbactam ............................... 102
Ampyra ....................................................... 5
Aralast NP ............................................... 102
Arcalyst ....................................................... 7
Astagraf XL ............................................ 102
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Cimzia Powder for Reconst .................... 103
Cinryze ...................................................... 12
ciprofloxacin lactate ................................ 103
cisplatin ................................................... 103
cladribine................................................. 103
clemastine oral syrup ................................ 26
clemastine oral tablet 2.68 mg .................. 26
clindamycin phosphate............................ 103
Clinimix 5%/D15W Sulfite Free ........... 103
Clinimix 5%/D25W sulfite-free ............. 103
Clinimix 2.75%/D5W Sulfit Free ........... 103
Clinimix 4.25%/D10W Sulf Free ........... 103
Clinimix 4.25%/D5W Sulfit Free ........... 103
Clinimix 4.25%-D20W sulf-free ............ 103
Clinimix 4.25%-D25W sulf-free ............ 103
Clinimix 5%-D20W(sulfite-free) ............ 103
Clinimix E 2.75%/D10W Sul Free ......... 103
Clinimix E 2.75%/D5W Sulf Free .......... 103
Clinimix E 4.25%/D10W Sul Free ......... 103
Clinimix E 4.25%/D25W Sul Free ......... 103
Clinimix E 4.25%/D5W Sulf Free .......... 103
Clinimix E 5%/D15W Sulfit Free ........... 103
Clinimix E 5%/D20W Sulfit Free ........... 103
Clinimix E 5%/D25W Sulfit Free ........... 103
Clinisol SF 15 % ..................................... 103
clonazepam ............................................... 28
clorazepate dipotassium ............................ 28
colistin (colistimethate Na) ..................... 103
Cometriq ................................................... 13
Copaxone subcutaneous syringe 20 mg/mL,
40 mg/mL .............................................. 14
Cosmegen ................................................ 103
cromolyn ................................................. 103
Cubicin .................................................... 103
cyclobenzaprine oral tablet ....................... 26
cyclophosphamide................................... 103
cyclosporine ............................................ 103
cyclosporine modified ............................. 103
cyproheptadine .......................................... 26
cytarabine ................................................ 103
D
D2.5 %-0.45 % sodium chloride ............. 103
D5 % and 0.9 % sodium chloride ........... 103
D5 %-0.45 % sodium chloride ................ 103
dacarbazine ............................................. 103

daunorubicin ........................................... 103
decitabine ................................................ 103
Delestrogen ............................................. 103
Demser ...................................................... 15
Depen Titratabs ......................................... 56
Depo-Provera .......................................... 103
dexamethasone sodium phosphate .......... 103
dexrazoxane HCl ..................................... 103
dextrose 10 % and 0.2 % NaCl ............... 103
dextrose 10 % in water (D10W) ............. 103
dextrose 5 % in water (D5W) ................. 103
dextrose 5 %-lactated ringers .................. 103
dextrose 5%-0.2 % sod chloride ............. 103
dextrose 5%-0.3 % sod.chloride ............. 103
Dextrose With Sodium Chloride ............. 103
Dextrose-KCl-NaCl ................................ 103
Diastat ....................................................... 28
Diastat AcuDial ......................................... 28
Diazepam Intensol .................................... 28
diazepam oral solution 5 mg/5 mL ........... 28
diazepam oral tablet .................................. 28
diazepam rectal ......................................... 28
diclofenac sodium topical gel ................... 16
diltiazem HCl .......................................... 103
diphenhydramine HCl ............................. 103
Doxil ....................................................... 103
doxorubicin ............................................. 103
Doxy-100 ................................................ 103
doxycycline hyclate ................................ 103
dronabinol ............................................... 103
Duramorph (PF) ...................................... 103
E
Egrifta subcutaneous recon soln 2 mg ...... 17
Elaprase ................................................... 103
Elelyso..................................................... 103
Eligard ....................................................... 41
Elitek ....................................................... 103
Emend ..................................................... 103
Engerix-B (PF) ........................................ 103
Engerix-B Pediatric (PF)......................... 103
epirubicin ................................................ 103
Erivedge .................................................... 18
Erwinaze ................................................... 19
Erythrocin ............................................... 103
esomeprazole sodium .............................. 103
estradiol oral.............................................. 29

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estradiol valerate ..................................... 103
eszopiclone................................................ 26
etoposide ................................................. 103
Extavia subcutaneous kit........................... 20
F
Fabrazyme ............................................... 103
famotidine (PF) ....................................... 103
famotidine (PF)-NaCl (iso-os) ............... 103
Farydak ..................................................... 21
Faslodex .................................................. 103
fentanyl citrate buccal lozenge on a handle
1,200 mcg, 1,600 mcg, 200 mcg, 400
mcg, 600 mcg, 800 mcg ........................ 85
fluconazole in dextrose(iso-o)................. 103
fludarabine .............................................. 103
fluorouracil .............................................. 104
fluphenazine decanoate ........................... 104
fluphenazine HCl .................................... 104
fomepizole............................................... 104
fosphenytoin ............................................ 104
furosemide............................................... 104
G
Gammagard Liquid ................................... 35
Gamunex-C injection solution 1 gram/10
mL (10 %) ............................................. 35
ganciclovir sodium .................................. 104
gemcitabine ............................................. 104
Gemzar .................................................... 104
Gengraf ................................................... 104
gentamicin ............................................... 104
gentamicin in NaCl (iso-osm) ................. 104
gentamicin sulfate (PF) ........................... 104
Geodon .................................................... 104
Gilotrif....................................................... 22
Gleevec oral tablet 100 mg, 400 mg ......... 23
granisetron (PF) ...................................... 104
granisetron HCl ....................................... 104
H
haloperidol decanoate ............................. 104
haloperidol lactate ................................... 104
Havrix (PF) ............................................. 104
heparin (porcine) ..................................... 104
heparin (porcine) in 5 % dex ................... 104
Hepatamine 8% ....................................... 104
Herceptin ................................................. 104
hydralazine .............................................. 104

hydromorphone (PF) ............................... 104
hydroxyzine HCl ..................................... 104
I
Ibrance....................................................... 30
Iclusig ........................................................ 31
idarubicin ................................................ 104
Ifex .......................................................... 104
ifosfamide ............................................... 104
Ilaris (PF) .................................................. 32
Imbruvica .................................................. 33
imipenem-cilastatin ................................. 104
Increlex ................................................... 104
Inlyta ......................................................... 34
Intralipid .................................................. 104
Intron A ................................................... 104
Invanz ...................................................... 104
Invega Sustenna ...................................... 104
Ionosol-B in D5W ................................... 104
Ionosol-MB in D5W ............................... 104
ipratropium bromide ............................... 104
ipratropium-albuterol .............................. 104
irinotecan................................................. 104
Istodax ..................................................... 104
J
Jakafi oral tablet 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25
mg, 5 mg ............................................... 36
K
Kadcyla ................................................... 104
Keytruda .................................................. 104
Kuvan oral tablet,soluble .......................... 37
L
labetalol ................................................... 104
Lanoxin oral .............................................. 26
Lenvima .................................................... 38
Letairis ...................................................... 39
leucovorin calcium .................................. 104
Leukine injection recon soln ..................... 40
levalbuterol HCl ...................................... 104
levetiracetam ........................................... 104
levetiracetam in NaCl (iso-os) ................ 104
levocarnitine ............................................ 104
levocarnitine (with sugar) ....................... 104
levofloxacin............................................. 104
levoleucovorin calcium ........................... 104
levothyroxine .......................................... 104
lidocaine (PF) .......................................... 104

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lidocaine HCl .......................................... 104
lidocaine topical adhesive patch,medicated
............................................................... 42
linezolid................................................... 101
Liposyn III .............................................. 104
Lorazepam Intensol ................................... 27
lorazepam oral tablet ................................. 27
Lupron Depot ............................................ 41
Lupron Depot (3 Month) ........................... 41
Lupron Depot (4 Month) ........................... 41
Lupron Depot (6 Month) ........................... 41
Lupron Depot-Ped intramuscular kit 11.25
mg, 15 mg ............................................. 41
Lynparza ................................................... 43
M
magnesium sulfate .................................. 104
Mekinist .................................................... 44
melphalan HCl ........................................ 104
meprobamate ............................................. 26
meropenem .............................................. 104
mesna ...................................................... 104
metaxalone ................................................ 26
methadone ............................................... 104
methotrexate sodium ............................... 104
methotrexate sodium (PF) ....................... 104
methyldopa-hydrochlorothiazide .............. 26
methylprednisolone acetate ..................... 104
methylprednisolone sodium succ ............ 104
metoclopramide HCl ............................... 105
metoprolol tartrate ................................... 105
Miacalcin................................................. 105
mitomycin ............................................... 105
mitoxantrone ........................................... 105
modafinil ................................................... 49
morphine ................................................. 105
Mozobil ................................................... 105
Mustargen ............................................... 105
mycophenolate mofetil............................ 105
mycophenolate sodium ........................... 105
Myozyme ................................................ 105
N
nafcillin ................................................... 105
nafcillin in dextrose iso-osm ................... 105
Naglazyme .............................................. 105
nalbuphine ............................................... 105
Namenda ................................................... 45

Namenda Titration Pak ............................. 45
Namenda XR ............................................. 45
Nebupent ................................................. 105
Neoral ...................................................... 105
Nephramine 5.4 % .................................. 105
Neumega ................................................. 105
Neupogen injection solution 480 mcg/1.6
mL ......................................................... 46
Neupogen injection syringe ...................... 46
Neupro....................................................... 47
Nexavar ..................................................... 48
Nexium IV .............................................. 105
nitrofurantoin macrocrystal oral capsule 50
mg ......................................................... 26
nitrofurantoin monohyd/m-cryst ............... 26
nitroglycerin ............................................ 105
Norditropin FlexPro subcutaneous pen
injector 10 mg/1.5 mL (6.7 mg/mL), 15
mg/1.5 mL (10 mg/mL), 5 mg/1.5 mL
(3.3 mg/mL) .......................................... 24
Norditropin Nordiflex ............................... 24
Normosol-M in 5 % dextrose.................. 105
Normosol-R in 5 % dextrose................... 105
Normosol-R pH 7.4................................. 105
Novarel ...................................................... 10
Nulojix .................................................... 105
Nuvigil ...................................................... 49
O
octreotide acetate injection solution.......... 50
Olysio ........................................................ 51
Oncaspar ................................................... 52
ondansetron ............................................. 105
ondansetron HCl ..................................... 105
ondansetron HCl (PF) ............................. 105
Onfi oral suspension ................................. 53
Onfi oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg ................... 53
Opdivo intravenous solution 40 mg/4 mL 54
oxacillin................................................... 105
oxacillin in dextrose(iso-osm)................. 105
oxaliplatin ............................................... 105
oxazepam .................................................. 27
P
paclitaxel ................................................. 105
pamidronate............................................. 105
paricalcitol............................................... 105
PegIntron ................................................... 55

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PegIntron Redipen .................................... 55
penicillin G potassium ............................ 105
penicillin G procaine ............................... 105
penicillin G sodium ................................. 105
Pentam..................................................... 105
Perforomist .............................................. 105
Perjeta ..................................................... 105
phenytoin sodium .................................... 105
piperacillin-tazobactam ........................... 105
Plasma-Lyte 148 ..................................... 105
Plasma-Lyte A ........................................ 105
Plasma-Lyte-56 in 5 % dextrose ............. 105
Pomalyst .................................................... 57
potassium chlorid-D5-0.45%NaCl .......... 105
potassium chloride in 0.9%NaCl ............ 105
potassium chloride in 5 % dex ................ 105
potassium chloride in LR-D5 .................. 105
potassium chloride-D5-0.2%NaCl .......... 105
potassium chloride-D5-0.3%NaCl .......... 105
potassium chloride-D5-0.9%NaCl .......... 105
Pregnyl ...................................................... 10
Premarin .................................................. 105
Premasol 10 % ........................................ 105
Premasol 6 % .......................................... 105
Procalamine 3% ...................................... 105
Procrit injection solution 10,000 unit/mL,
2,000 unit/mL, 20,000 unit/mL, 3,000
unit/mL, 4,000 unit/mL, 40,000 unit/mL
............................................................... 58
Proleukin ................................................. 105
Prolia ....................................................... 105
Promacta ................................................... 60
propranolol .............................................. 105
Prosol 20 % ............................................. 105
Pulmozyme ............................................. 105
Q
Qudexy XR ................................................. 6
quinine sulfate ........................................... 61
R
ranitidine HCl.......................................... 105
Rapamune ............................................... 105
Rebif (with albumin) ................................. 62
Rebif Titration Pack .................................. 62
Recombivax HB (PF) .............................. 105
Remicade................................................... 63
Remodulin ............................................... 105

reserpine .................................................... 26
Revlimid.................................................... 66
Rheumatrex ............................................. 105
ribavirin oral capsule................................. 67
ribavirin oral tablet 200 mg....................... 67
rifampin ................................................... 105
ringers ..................................................... 105
Risperdal Consta ..................................... 105
Rituxan ...................................................... 68
S
Sabril ......................................................... 69
Sancuso ................................................... 105
Sandimmune ........................................... 105
Sandostatin LAR Depot intramuscular kit 70
Signifor ..................................................... 71
sildenafil .................................................... 65
Simulect .................................................. 105
sirolimus.................................................. 106
Solu-Cortef (PF)...................................... 106
Somatuline Depot.................................... 106
Somavert ................................................. 106
Sovaldi ...................................................... 72
Sprycel oral tablet 100 mg, 140 mg, 20 mg,
50 mg, 70 mg, 80 mg ............................ 73
Stivarga ..................................................... 74
streptomycin ............................................ 106
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim .............. 106
Surmontil................................................... 29
Sutent ........................................................ 75
Sylatron ..................................................... 76
Synagis intramuscular solution 50 mg/0.5
mL ......................................................... 77
Synercid .................................................. 106
Synribo .................................................... 106
T
tacrolimus ................................................ 106
Tafinlar ...................................................... 79
Tarceva oral tablet 100 mg, 150 mg, 25 mg
............................................................... 80
Targretin oral ............................................ 81
Tasigna ...................................................... 82
Teflaro ..................................................... 106
temazepam ................................................ 27
terbutaline ............................................... 106
testosterone cypionate ............................. 106
testosterone enanthate ............................. 106

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tetanus toxoid,adsorbed (PF) .................. 106
tetanus-diphtheria toxoids-Td ................. 106
Thalomid ................................................... 83
thioridazine ............................................... 84
tobramycin in 0.225 % NaCl .................. 106
tobramycin sulfate ................................... 106
topiramate oral capsule, sprinkle ................ 6
topiramate oral tablet .................................. 6
Toposar ................................................... 106
topotecan ................................................. 106
TPN Electrolytes ..................................... 106
Tracleer ..................................................... 86
tranexamic acid ....................................... 106
Travasol 10 % ......................................... 106
Treanda ................................................... 106
Trelstar .................................................... 106
tretinoin microspheres topical gel with pump
............................................................... 87
tretinoin topical ......................................... 87
Trisenox .................................................. 106
TrophAmine 10 %................................... 106
Trophamine 6% ....................................... 106
Twinrix (PF)............................................ 106
Tykerb ....................................................... 88
Tysabri ...................................................... 89
V
valproate sodium ..................................... 106
vancomycin ............................................. 106
Vaqta (PF) ............................................... 106
Velcade ................................................... 106
verapamil................................................. 106
Viekira Pak................................................ 91

Vimpat intravenous ................................... 92
Vimpat oral solution ................................. 92
Vimpat oral tablet ..................................... 92
vinblastine ............................................... 106
Vincasar PFS ........................................... 106
vincristine ................................................ 106
vinorelbine .............................................. 106
Virazole ................................................... 106
voriconazole ............................................ 106
Votrient ..................................................... 93
VPRIV..................................................... 106
X
Xalkori ...................................................... 94
Xenazine ................................................... 95
Xgeva ...................................................... 106
Xolair ........................................................ 96
Xtandi ........................................................ 97
Z
Zaltrap ..................................................... 106
Zelboraf ..................................................... 98
Zemplar ................................................... 106
zoledronic acid ........................................ 106
zoledronic acid-mannitol-water .............. 106
Zometa .................................................... 106
zonisamide .................................................. 6
Zortress ................................................... 106
Zydelig ...................................................... 99
Zykadia ................................................... 100
Zyprexa Relprevv.................................... 106
Zyvox intravenous parenteral solution 600
mg/300 mL .......................................... 101
Zyvox oral ............................................... 101

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