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doxepin hydrochloride cream 5%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana

rare disease indications (BCBS NM Fully Insured or NM HIM members)

Initial criteria

  • For BCBS NM Fully Insured or NM HIM members: ALL of the following: (A) patient has no FDA labeled contraindications AND (B) requested indication is a rare disease AND (C) ONE of the following: (1) patient has another FDA labeled indication and route of administration OR (2) patient has another compendia supported indication for the requested agent and route of administration
  • For Ohio Fully Insured or HIM Shop members: ALL of the following: (A) member resides in Ohio AND (B) plan is Fully Insured or HIM Shop (SG) AND (C) patient has no FDA labeled contraindications AND (D) ONE of the following: (1) another FDA labeled indication for the agent and route OR (2) another indication supported in compendia OR (3) prescriber submitted TWO peer-reviewed journal articles supporting proposed use

Reauthorization criteria

  • Same as initial; continued need and no contraindications

Approval duration

12 months