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OfevCareFirst (Caremark)

Chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases with a progressive phenotype (progressive pulmonary fibrosis [PPF])

Initial criteria

  • Member has completed a high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) study of the chest that shows fibrosis affecting at least 10 percent of the lungs.
  • Member has progressive disease (e.g., forced vital capacity [FVC] decline ≥10% of predicted value, worsening respiratory symptoms, increased extent of fibrosis on HRCT).

Reauthorization criteria

  • Member is currently receiving treatment with Ofev.

Approval duration

12 months