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Vowst (fecal microbiota spores, live-brpk)CareFirst (Caremark)

Prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI)

Initial criteria

  • Member age ≥ 18 years
  • Member has had three or more episodes of CDI within the past 12 months (including the most recent episode)
  • Member has a recent episode of recurrent CDI with all of the following:
  • • At least 3 unformed stools per day for 2 consecutive days
  • • Stool test confirming the presence of C. difficile toxin or toxigenic C. difficile
  • • Adequate clinical response (e.g., resolution of symptoms) following standard of care antibiotic therapy (e.g., vancomycin, fidaxomicin)

Approval duration

30 days for a one-time treatment