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Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients age ≥ 2 years

Preferred products

  • generic deflazacort tablets

Initial criteria

  • Patient meets the standard Muscular Dystrophy – Deflazacort Prior Authorization Policy criteria; AND
  • Patient has tried generic deflazacort tablets [documentation required]; AND
  • Patient cannot take deflazacort tablets due to a formulation difference in the inactive ingredient(s) [e.g., difference in dyes, fillers, preservatives] between the brand and bioequivalent generic product which, per the prescriber, would result in a significant allergy or serious adverse reaction [documentation required]

Approval duration

1 year