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ivabradine (generic tablets)Cigna

Heart failure

Initial criteria

  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35% currently or prior to initiation of ivabradine therapy
  • Patient is in normal sinus rhythm or sinus tachycardia with a resting heart rate ≥ 70 beats per minute
  • Patient meets ONE of the following (i or ii): i. Patient has tried or is currently receiving one beta blocker for heart failure treatment OR ii. Patient has a contraindication to use of beta blocker therapy
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a cardiologist

Approval duration

1 year