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Onyda XRCareFirst (Caremark)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Preferred products

  • amphetamine products (e.g., amphetamine, amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine)
  • methylphenidate products (e.g., methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate)

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) has been appropriately documented (e.g., evaluated by a complete clinical assessment, using DSM-5, standardized rating scales, interviews/questionnaires).
  • The patient has experienced an inadequate treatment response to an amphetamine product (e.g., amphetamine, amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine) OR a methylphenidate product (e.g., methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate) OR the patient has experienced an intolerance to an amphetamine product OR a methylphenidate product OR the patient has a contraindication that would prohibit a trial of an amphetamine product AND a methylphenidate product.

Reauthorization criteria

  • The patient has achieved or maintained improvement in their signs and symptoms of ADHD/ADD from baseline.
  • The patient's need for continued therapy has been assessed within the previous year.

Approval duration

36 months