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Kerydin (tavaborole topical solution)CareFirst (Caremark)

Onychomycosis of the toenail(s) due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Preferred products

  • terbinafine
  • itraconazole

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis confirmed with a fungal diagnostic test (e.g., potassium hydroxide [KOH] preparation, fungal culture, or nail biopsy)
  • Patient meets ONE of the following: experienced an inadequate treatment response to an oral antifungal therapy (e.g., terbinafine, itraconazole); experienced an intolerance to an oral antifungal therapy (e.g., terbinafine, itraconazole); has a contraindication that would prohibit a trial of an oral antifungal therapy (e.g., terbinafine, itraconazole)
  • Requested drug is NOT being used in a footbath
  • If additional quantities are required, multiple toenails are being treated

Approval duration

12 months