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doxepin hydrochloride cream 5%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

rare disease or other labeled/compendia-supported indication (NM and OH plan exceptions)

Initial criteria

  • For BCBS NM Fully Insured or NM HIM member:
  • A. The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications AND
  • B. The indication is a rare disease AND
  • C. ONE of the following:
  • 1. The patient has another FDA labeled indication for the requested agent and route OR
  • 2. The patient has another indication supported in compendia for the requested agent and route
  • OR for OH Fully Insured or HIM Shop (SG) members:
  • A. The member resides in Ohio AND
  • B. The plan is Fully Insured or HIM Shop (SG) AND
  • C. The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications AND
  • D. ONE of the following:
  • 1. The patient has another FDA labeled indication for the requested agent and route OR
  • 2. The patient has another indication supported in compendia for the requested agent and route OR
  • 3. The prescriber has submitted TWO peer-reviewed journal articles supporting generally safe and effective use

Approval duration

12 months