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Imbruvica tabletsBlue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico

stage four advanced metastatic cancer or associated condition

Preferred products

  • Imbruvica 140 mg capsules

Initial criteria

  • ONE of the following:
  • A. BOTH of the following: 1. Diagnosis of stage four advanced metastatic cancer or associated condition AND 2. Use is consistent with best practices and FDA approved
  • B. Patient is currently treated and stable on requested agent [chart notes required]
  • C. Tried and inadequate response to Imbruvica 140 mg capsules [chart notes required]
  • D. Imbruvica 140 mg capsules discontinued due to lack of efficacy or adverse event [chart notes required]
  • E. Intolerance or hypersensitivity to Imbruvica 140 mg capsules not expected with requested agent [chart notes required]
  • F. FDA labeled contraindication to Imbruvica 140 mg capsules not expected with requested agent [chart notes required]
  • G. Imbruvica capsules expected to be ineffective, cause adherence barrier, worsen comorbid condition, decrease functional ability, or cause harm [chart notes required]
  • H. Imbruvica capsules not in best interest based on medical necessity [chart notes required]
  • I. Tried another drug in same class as Imbruvica capsules discontinued for inefficacy or adverse effect [chart notes required]
  • J. Support for use of requested agent over Imbruvica 140 mg capsules