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Gilenya 0.5 mgHighmark

multiple sclerosis (ICD-10: G35): active secondary progressive disease

Preferred products

  • generic fingolimod capsules

Initial criteria

  • age ≥ 10 years
  • weight > 40 kg
  • diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (ICD-10: G35) classified as one of the following: clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, or active secondary progressive disease
  • if request is for brand Gilenya, member has experienced therapeutic failure or intolerance to generic fingolimod

Reauthorization criteria

  • prescriber attests member has experienced a therapeutic response defined as disease stability OR disease improvement OR delayed disease progression
  • if request is for brand Gilenya, member has experienced therapeutic failure or intolerance to generic fingolimod

Approval duration

24 months