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ImkeldiCareFirst (Caremark)

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Preferred products

  • Gleevec
  • imatinib mesylate

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of GIST, desmoid tumors, PVNS/TGCT, DFSP, or recurrent chordoma

Reauthorization criteria

  • GIST: receiving clinical benefit and no unacceptable toxicity while on current regimen
  • Other indications: no evidence of unacceptable toxicity or disease progression while on current regimen

Approval duration

12 months