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Imbruvica tabletsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Montana

stage four advanced metastatic cancer or associated condition

Preferred products

  • Imbruvica 140 mg capsules

Initial criteria

  • (A) Diagnosis of stage four advanced metastatic cancer confirmed by prescriber statement or documentation AND use for cancer or associated condition AND use consistent with best practices, supported by peer-reviewed, evidence-based literature, and FDA approved OR
  • (B) Patient is currently being treated and stable on requested agent [chart notes required] OR
  • (C) Tried and had inadequate response to Imbruvica 140 mg capsules [chart notes required] OR
  • (D) Imbruvica 140 mg capsules discontinued due to lack of efficacy/effectiveness, diminished effect, or adverse event [chart notes required] OR
  • (E) Intolerance or hypersensitivity to Imbruvica 140 mg capsules not expected with Imbruvica tablets [chart notes required] OR
  • (F) FDA labeled contraindication to Imbruvica 140 mg capsules not expected with tablets [chart notes required] OR
  • (G) Imbruvica capsules expected to be ineffective, cause adherence barrier, worsen comorbid condition, reduce functional ability, or cause harm [chart notes required] OR
  • (H) Imbruvica capsules not in best interest based on medical necessity [chart notes required] OR
  • (I) Tried another drug in same class/mechanism as Imbruvica capsules and discontinued due to lack of efficacy or adverse event [chart notes required] OR
  • (J) Support for use of Imbruvica tablets over Imbruvica 140 mg capsules [chart notes required]