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