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HetliozCareFirst (Caremark)

Nighttime Sleep Disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS)

Initial criteria

  • Confirmed clinical diagnosis of Smith-Magenis Syndrome
  • Member has a history of sleep disturbances
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a sleep specialist (e.g., neurologist experienced with sleep disorders, physician certified in sleep medicine) or psychiatrist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Member experiences improvement in the quality of sleep since starting therapy with the requested drug

Approval duration

Initial: 6 months; Reauthorization: 12 months