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Dexcom G7Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

off-label or alternative FDA or compendia-supported indications

Initial criteria

  • Member resides in Ohio AND plan is Fully Insured or HIM Shop (SG) AND BOTH of the following:
  • A. Patient has no FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent AND
  • B. One of the following:
  • 1. Patient has another FDA labeled indication for the requested agent and route of administration OR
  • 2. Patient has another indication supported in compendia for the requested agent and route of administration OR
  • 3. Prescriber has submitted two peer-reviewed journal articles supporting the proposed use as generally safe and effective (acceptable study designs include randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trials; case studies not acceptable)

Reauthorization criteria

  • For ongoing treatment, criteria remain the same as initial approval; documentation of continued clinical need and absence of contraindication must be provided.

Approval duration

12 months