Hycamtin — CareFirst (Caremark)
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)
Initial criteria
- Member has metastatic disseminated disease OR primary or recurrent regional disease and curative surgery and curative radiation therapy are not feasible.
- Member has contraindications to or disease that has progressed on anti-PD-L1 or anti-PD-1 monotherapy [e.g., Bavencio (avelumab), Keytruda (pembrolizumab)].
- Medication will be used as a single agent.
Reauthorization criteria
- Authorization may be granted when there is no evidence of unacceptable toxicity or disease progression while on the current regimen.
Approval duration
12 months