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VogelxoCareFirst (Caremark)

Gender dysphoria

Initial criteria

  • The requested drug is NOT being prescribed for age-related hypogonadism (also referred to as late-onset hypogonadism).
  • The patient’s comorbid conditions are reasonably controlled.
  • The patient has been educated on ANY contraindications AND side effects to therapy.
  • Before the start of therapy, the patient has been informed of fertility preservation options.
  • If the patient is less than 18 years of age, the drug is prescribed by, or in consultation with, a provider specialized in the care of transgender youth (e.g., pediatric endocrinologist, family or internal medicine physician, obstetrician-gynecologist), that has collaborated care with a mental health provider.
  • If the patient is less than 18 years of age, the patient has reached, or previously reached, Tanner stage 2 of puberty or greater.

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient must continue to meet all requirements in the coverage criteria section.

Approval duration

36 months