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All topical lidocaine agents (for Ohio members)Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

FDA labeled indication for the requested agent and route of administration

Initial criteria

  • 1. The member resides in Ohio AND
  • 2. The plan is Fully Insured or HIM Shop (SG) AND
  • 3. The patient does not have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent AND
  • 4. ONE of the following:
  • i. Another FDA labeled indication OR
  • ii. Compendia-supported indication OR
  • iii. Two peer-reviewed journal articles supporting use (not case studies)

Approval duration

12 months