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Adbry (tralokinumab-ldrm)CareFirst (Caremark)

Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

Preferred products

  • Dupixent
  • Ebglyss
  • Nemluvio
  • Cibinqo
  • Rinvoq

Initial criteria

  • Member age ≥ 12 years
  • Medication prescribed by or in consultation with a dermatologist or allergist/immunologist
  • Member has previously received a biologic (e.g., Dupixent, Ebglyss, Nemluvio) or systemic targeted synthetic drug (e.g., Cibinqo, Rinvoq) indicated for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in the past year; OR
  • Affected body surface area ≥ 10% OR crucial body areas (hands, feet, face, neck, scalp, genitals/groin, intertriginous areas) are affected
  • AND Member meets one of the following:
  • Had inadequate treatment response within the past year to a medium- to super-high-potency topical corticosteroid, topical calcineurin inhibitor, topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, or topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor
  • OR Use of medium- to super-high-potency topical corticosteroid, topical calcineurin inhibitor, topical JAK inhibitor, and topical PDE-4 inhibitor is not advisable (e.g., due to contraindications or prior intolerances)
  • Member will not use the requested medication concomitantly with any other biologic drug or targeted synthetic drug for the same indication

Reauthorization criteria

  • Member age ≥ 12 years (including new members)
  • Using medication for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
  • Member has achieved or maintained a positive clinical response as evidenced by low disease activity (clear or almost clear skin) or improvement in signs and symptoms (e.g., redness, itching, oozing/crusting)

Approval duration

Initial: 4 months; Continuation: 12 months