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chronic weight management in adults (Contrave, Qsymia) or adolescents (Xenical)

Initial criteria

  • age ≥ 18 years for Contrave or Qsymia OR age ≥ 12 years for Xenical
  • using requested product for chronic weight management (ICD-10: E66.0, E66.3)
  • prescriber attests baseline height, weight, and BMI
  • baseline BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 OR BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2 with a weight-related comorbidity (e.g., hypertension, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea)
  • prescriber attests product will be used with lifestyle modification program (reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity)
  • prescriber attests active participation ≥ 3 months prior to initiation in lifestyle modification program

Reauthorization criteria

  • age ≥ 18 years for Contrave or Qsymia OR age ≥ 12 years for Xenical
  • using requested product for chronic weight management (ICD-10: E66.0, E66.3)
  • prescriber attests baseline and current height, weight, and BMI
  • meets baseline BMI criteria (≥ 30 kg/m2 OR ≥ 27 kg/m2 with comorbidity)
  • prescriber attests ongoing use with lifestyle modification program (reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity)
  • member has experienced ≥ 5% weight loss from baseline for continuation
  • member has maintained ≥ 5% weight loss from baseline for maintenance