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testosterone enanthate injection (generic Delatestryl)CareFirst (Caremark)

Delayed puberty in carefully selected males with clearly delayed puberty

Initial criteria

  • Patient is male (except for breast cancer use in women)
  • Diagnosis is one of the following: primary hypogonadism or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism OR other supported indication per FDA‑approved labeling or compendial use
  • The requested drug is NOT being prescribed for age‑related hypogonadism (also referred to as late‑onset hypogonadism)
  • Safety and efficacy established in appropriate age group (for topical, nasal, or testosterone undecanoate products, use is in adult males unless otherwise noted)
  • For breast cancer indication: patient is premenopausal with breast cancer, has benefited from oophorectomy, AND has a hormone‑responsive tumor, AND requested drug is intramuscular testosterone enanthate injection (generic Delatestryl)

Reauthorization criteria

  • Continuation of therapy may be approved if patient continues to meet initial criteria and is experiencing clinical benefit without unacceptable toxicity

Approval duration

12 months