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leniolisib phosphateBlue Cross Blue Shield of Montana

activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) delta syndrome (APDS)

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) delta syndrome (APDS)
  • Patient has a variant in either PIK3CD or PIK3R1 [chart notes required]
  • If the patient has an FDA labeled indication, then ONE of the following: (A) Patient’s age is within FDA labeling for the requested indication OR (B) There is support for using the requested agent for the patient’s age for the requested indication
  • Patient weight is ≥ 45 kg
  • Prescriber is a specialist in the area of the patient’s diagnosis (e.g., geneticist, immunologist) OR has consulted with such a specialist
  • Patient has no FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient was previously approved through the plan’s prior authorization process
  • Patient has had clinical benefit with the requested agent
  • Prescriber is a specialist in the area of the patient’s diagnosis (e.g., geneticist, immunologist) OR has consulted with such a specialist
  • Patient has no FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent

Approval duration

6 months (initial, non-BCBSIL); 12 months (BCBSIL); 12 months renewal