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MethitestHighmark

Palliative treatment in metastatic breast cancer

Preferred products

  • generic methyltestosterone capsules

Initial criteria

  • Member is female
  • Diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer (ICD-10: C50)
  • Drug used for palliative treatment
  • Request is for testosterone cypionate (IM), testosterone enanthate oil for injection, or methyltestosterone
  • If request is for brand Methitest, member has experienced therapeutic failure or intolerance to plan-preferred generic methyltestosterone capsules

Reauthorization criteria

  • Prescriber attests member has experienced positive clinical response to testosterone therapy
  • Member requires continued therapy with a testosterone product

Approval duration

12 months