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Zymfentra (infliximab-dyyb subcutaneous injection – Celltrion)Cigna

Ulcerative colitis

Initial criteria

  • Patient is age ≥ 18 years
  • According to the prescriber, the patient is currently receiving infliximab intravenous maintenance therapy or will receive induction dosing with an infliximab intravenous product within 3 months of initiating therapy with Zymfentra
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a gastroenterologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has been established on therapy for at least 6 months
  • Patient meets at least one of the following (a or b): a) When assessed by at least one objective measure, patient experienced a beneficial clinical response from baseline (e.g., fecal or serum markers, endoscopy, and/or reduced dose of corticosteroids); OR b) Compared with baseline, patient experienced an improvement in at least one symptom (e.g., decreased pain, fatigue, stool frequency, and/or rectal bleeding)

Approval duration

initial: 6 months; renewal: 1 year