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caspofungin — CareFirst (Caremark)

Treatment of candidemia and Candida infections including intra-abdominal abscesses, peritonitis, and pleural space infections in adult and pediatric patients (age ≥ 3 months)

Initial criteria

  • Patient meets FDA-approved indication for Cancidas: empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropenic patients, treatment of candidemia or specific Candida infections, esophageal candidiasis, or invasive aspergillosis in patients refractory to or intolerant of other therapies