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Daraprim (pyrimethamine)Highmark

Cystoisosporiasis (isosporiasis)

Preferred products

  • pyrimethamine (generic)

Initial criteria

  • Member has a diagnosis of acute cystoisosporiasis infection (ICD-10: A07.3) OR will be using Daraprim (pyrimethamine) for secondary prophylaxis/chronic maintenance of cystoisosporiasis infection (ICD-10: A07.3) AND CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3.
  • Member has experienced therapeutic failure, contraindication, or intolerance to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).
  • If the request is for brand Daraprim, member has experienced therapeutic failure or intolerance to generic pyrimethamine.

Reauthorization criteria

  • Prescriber attests that the member has experienced positive clinical response to therapy.

Approval duration

12 months