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Ponvory (ponesimod tablets − Vanda)Cigna

Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing remitting disease, active secondary progressive disease) in adults

Initial criteria

  • Patient has a relapsing form of multiple sclerosis; AND
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a neurologist or a physician who specializes in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has a relapsing form of multiple sclerosis; AND
  • Patient meets ONE of the following (a or b):
  • a) Patient experienced a beneficial clinical response when assessed by at least one objective measure; OR
  • b) Patient experienced stabilization, slowed progression, or improvement in at least one symptom such as motor function, fatigue, vision, bowel/bladder function, spasticity, walking/gait, or pain/numbness/tingling sensation; AND
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a neurologist or a physician who specializes in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

Approval duration

1 year