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Zelapar (selegiline orally disintegrating tablets)Cigna

Parkinson’s disease

Initial criteria

  • Patient is experiencing 'off' episodes (examples include muscle stiffness, slow movements, or difficulty starting movements); AND
  • Patient is currently receiving carbidopa/levodopa therapy; AND
  • Patient has tried one of oral selegiline tablets, selegiline capsules, or rasagiline tablets AND meets ONE of the following (i or ii):
  • i. Patient had significant intolerance, according to the prescriber; OR
  • ii. Patient has difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules; AND
  • Zelapar is being prescribed by or in consultation with a neurologist.

Approval duration

1 year