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Ongentys (opicapone)Highmark

Parkinson’s disease experiencing 'off' episodes

Preferred products

  • generic entacapone
  • rasagiline
  • pramipexole
  • ropinirole
  • selegiline

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (ICD-10: G20)
  • Ongentys will be used as an adjunct to carbidopa/levodopa
  • Member is experiencing 'off' episodes between levodopa/carbidopa doses
  • Member has experienced therapeutic failure, contraindication, or intolerance to the plan-preferred product generic entacapone
  • Member has experienced therapeutic failure or intolerance to two (2) or contraindication to all of the following plan-preferred products: rasagiline, pramipexole, ropinirole, selegiline

Reauthorization criteria

  • Prescriber attests that the member has experienced positive clinical response to therapy
  • Member is using Ongentys as an adjunct to carbidopa/levodopa

Approval duration

12 months