Cosentyx (secukinumab subcutaneous injection – Novartis) — Cigna
Ankylosing spondylitis
Initial criteria
- Patient is age ≥ 18 years
- Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist
Reauthorization criteria
- Patient has been established on Cosentyx subcutaneous or intravenous for at least 6 months
- Patient meets at least ONE of the following: (a) When assessed by at least one objective measure, experienced a beneficial clinical response from baseline; OR (b) Compared with baseline, experienced improvement in ≥ 1 symptom such as decreased pain or stiffness or improved function or activities of daily living
Approval duration
6 months initial, 1 year reauth