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omalizumabBlue Cross Blue Shield of Montana

chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)

Initial criteria

  • Pretreatment IgE 30–1500 IU/mL AND weight 30–150 kg
  • At least two symptoms: nasal discharge, nasal obstruction/congestion, loss/decreased smell, or facial pressure/pain
  • Symptoms ≥12 consecutive weeks
  • Diagnosis confirmed by anterior rhinoscopy/endoscopy or sinus CT
  • Inadequate response to ≥4-week course of one intranasal corticosteroid (e.g., fluticasone, mometasone, Sinuva) OR intolerance/hypersensitivity/contraindication to intranasal corticosteroids
  • Currently treated with and will continue standard nasal polyp maintenance therapy (nasal saline irrigation, intranasal corticosteroids)
  • Requested dose based on pretreatment IgE and weight per FDA labeling and ≤600 mg every 2 weeks