Xifaxan Prior Authorization with Quantity Limit Criteria - Medicare Part D
Medicare Utilization Management Policy
Version Date: January 1, 2025
Prior authorization criteria for approval
Xifaxan 550 mg tablet will be approved when ALL of the following are met:
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The patient has ONE of the following:
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A diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)
OR -
A diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy [reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence]
OR -
ALL of the following:
- A diagnosis of traveler’s diarrhea (TD)
AND - The traveler’s diarrhea is caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli
AND - The patient is within the FDA labeled age for the requested medication
AND
- A diagnosis of traveler’s diarrhea (TD)
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The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested medication
AND -
ONE of the following:
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The requested quantity (dose) does NOT exceed the program quantity limit
OR -
ALL of the following:
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
AND - The requested quantity (dose) cannot be achieved with a lower quantity of a higher strength that does not exceed the program quantity limit
AND - The prescriber has provided information in support of therapy with a higher dose for the requested indication
- The requested quantity (dose) is greater than the program quantity limit
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Length of Approval: 12 months