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OpsynviCareFirst (Caremark)

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group I, WHO Functional Class II–III)

Initial criteria

  • Member has pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) defined as WHO Group 1 class of pulmonary hypertension
  • PAH confirmed by right heart catheterization with all of the following pretreatment results: mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) > 20 mmHg, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) ≤ 15 mmHg, and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) > 2 Wood units
  • Medication prescribed by or in consultation with a pulmonologist or cardiologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Member is currently receiving the requested medication through a paid pharmacy or medical benefit
  • Member is experiencing benefit from therapy as evidenced by disease stability or disease improvement

Approval duration

12 months