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CabotegravirBlue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for prevention of HIV infection

Initial criteria

  • The requested PrEP agent is covered under the pharmacy benefit or has been approved through the coverage exception process
  • The requested agent is being used for PrEP
  • There is support that the requested PrEP agent is medically necessary
  • The requested PrEP agent is ONE of the following: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine combination ingredient agent OR Tenofovir alafenamide and emtricitabine combination ingredient agent OR Cabotegravir
  • The patient has increased risk for HIV infection
  • The patient has recently tested negative for HIV

Approval duration

12 months