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ZonalonCareFirst (Caremark)

moderate pruritus in adult patients with atopic dermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus

Preferred products

  • topical corticosteroid
  • tacrolimus ointment
  • Elidel (pimecrolimus)
  • Eucrisa (crisaborole)

Initial criteria

  • The requested drug is being prescribed for the management of moderate pruritus in an adult patient with atopic dermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus.
  • The requested drug is being prescribed for short-term use (up to 8 days).
  • The patient has experienced an inadequate treatment response to ANY of the following: a topical corticosteroid, topical tacrolimus ointment, Elidel (pimecrolimus), or Eucrisa (crisaborole).

Approval duration

3 months