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anakinraCareFirst (Caremark)

Recurrent pericarditis (RP)

Initial criteria

  • Member has had at least two episodes of pericarditis
  • Member has failed at least two standard therapies such as colchicine, NSAIDs, or corticosteroids

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation supporting positive clinical response

Approval duration

12 months