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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (WHO Group 1)

Preferred products

  • generic ambrisentan tablets
  • Opsumit tablets
  • generic bosentan tablets
  • bosentan tablets for oral suspension
  • Tracleer tablets for oral suspension

Initial criteria

  • Patient meets the standard Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension − Endothelin Receptor Antagonist Prior Authorization Policy criteria; AND
  • Patient has tried generic ambrisentan tablets; AND
  • Patient cannot continue to use generic ambrisentan tablets due to a formulation difference in the inactive ingredient(s) [e.g., difference in dyes, fillers, preservatives] between the Brand and the bioequivalent product which, per the prescriber, would result in a significant allergy or serious adverse reaction [documentation required]

Approval duration

1 year