Firdapse — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Initial criteria

• Diagnosis of Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) confirmed by at least ONE of the following: (medical records required): A. Neurophysiology study (e.g., nerve conduction studies [CMAP], EMG, repetitive stimulation) OR B. Anti-P/Q-type voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC) antibody testing
• If the patient has an FDA labeled indication, then ONE of the following: A. The patient’s age is within FDA labeling for the requested indication for the requested agent OR B. There is support for using the requested agent for the patient’s age for the requested indication
• The prescriber is a specialist in the area of the patient’s diagnosis (e.g., neurologist, oncologist) OR has consulted with such a specialist
• The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent

Reauthorization criteria

• The patient has been previously approved for the requested agent through the plan’s Prior Authorization process
• The patient has had clinical benefit with the requested agent
• The prescriber is a specialist in the area of the patient’s diagnosis (e.g., neurologist, oncologist), or has consulted with a specialist
• The patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent

Approval duration

12 months