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SutentCigna

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that are progressive and well-differentiated in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease

Preferred products

  • generic sunitinib capsules

Initial criteria

  • Patient meets the standard Oncology – Sunitinib Prior Authorization Policy criteria; AND
  • Patient has tried generic sunitinib capsules [documentation required]; AND
  • Patient cannot take sunitinib due to a formulation difference in the inactive ingredient(s) (e.g., difference in dyes, fillers, preservatives) between 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