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Onapgo (apomorphine hydrochloride) injectionHighmark

treatment of motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson’s disease

Preferred products

  • pramipexole
  • ropinirole
  • entacapone
  • rasagiline
  • selegiline

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (ICD-10: G20)
  • Parkinson’s disease is classified as advanced
  • Using Onapgo for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adults
  • Experiencing motor fluctuations despite an optimally dosed oral carbidopa/levodopa regimen
  • Experienced therapeutic failure, intolerance, or contraindication to both of the following: pramipexole AND ropinirole
  • Experienced therapeutic failure, intolerance, or contraindication to one of the following: entacapone OR rasagiline OR selegiline

Reauthorization criteria

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

Approval duration

12 months