Lumryz — CareFirst (Caremark)
Cataplexy with narcolepsy
Initial criteria
- Member is 7 years of age or older
- Diagnosis of narcolepsy is confirmed by a sleep lab evaluation
- Member has a baseline history of at least 3 cataplexy attacks per week
- Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a sleep specialist (e.g., neurologist experienced with sleep disorders, physician certified in sleep medicine)
Reauthorization criteria
- Beneficial response to treatment as defined by a decrease in cataplexy episodes from baseline
Approval duration
12 months