Sodium Oxybate - Xywav Prior Authorization (with Quantity Limit) Criteria - Medicare Part D
Prior Authorization and Quantity Limit Criteria for Approval
Xywav will be approved when ALL of the following are met:
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ONE of the following:
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The patient has a diagnosis of narcolepsy with cataplexy AND the patient is at least 7 years of age
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The patient has a diagnosis of narcolepsy with excessive daytime sleepiness AND ALL of the following:
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The patient is at least 7 years of age
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ONE of the following:
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The patient is under 18 years of age
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ONE of the following:
- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to modafinil or armodafinil
OR - The patient has an intolerance or hypersensitivity to modafinil or armodafinil
OR - The patient has an FDA labeled contraindication to modafinil or armodafinil
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- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to modafinil or armodafinil
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ONE of the following:
- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to ONE standard stimulant medication (e.g., methylphenidate)
OR - The patient has an intolerance or hypersensitivity to ONE standard stimulant medication (e.g., methylphenidate)
OR - The patient has an FDA labeled contraindication to ONE standard stimulant medication (e.g., methylphenidate)
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- The patient has tried and had an inadequate response to ONE standard stimulant medication (e.g., methylphenidate)
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The patient has a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia AND the patient is at least 18 years of age
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The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested medication
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ONE of the following:
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The requested quantity (dose) does NOT exceed the program quantity limit
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ALL of the following:
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
AND - The requested quantity (dose) does NOT exceed the maximum FDA labeled dose for the requested indication
AND - The requested quantity (dose) cannot be achieved with a lower quantity of a higher strength that does not exceed the program quantity limit
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- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
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ALL of the following:
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
AND - The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the maximum FDA labeled dose for the requested indication
AND - The prescriber has provided information in support of therapy with a higher dose for the requested indication
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
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Length of Approval: 12 months