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Rinvoq extended-release tabletsCigna

Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Initial criteria

  • Patient is age ≥ 18 years
  • Patient has objective signs of inflammation, defined as at least ONE of the following: (a) C-reactive protein (CRP) elevated beyond the upper limit of normal; OR (b) Sacroiliitis reported on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Patient meets ONE of the following: (a) Patient has had a 3-month trial of at least one tumor necrosis factor inhibitor; OR (b) Patient has tried at least one tumor necrosis factor inhibitor but was unable to tolerate a 3-month trial
  • The medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has been established on the requested drug for at least 6 months
  • Patient meets ONE of the following: (a) When assessed by at least one objective measure, patient experienced a beneficial clinical response from baseline; OR (b) Compared with baseline, patient experienced an improvement in at least one symptom

Approval duration

initial: 6 months; reauth: 1 year