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chronic weight management in adolescents or adults who initiated Qsymia as adolescents

Initial criteria

  • age ≥ 12 years
  • using Qsymia for chronic weight management (ICD-10: E66.0)
  • prescriber attests baseline age, height, weight, and BMI
  • baseline BMI ≥ 95th percentile standardized for age and sex
  • prescriber attests use with lifestyle modification program (reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity)
  • prescriber attests active participation ≥ 3 months prior to initiation in lifestyle modification program

Reauthorization criteria

  • age ≥ 12 years
  • using Qsymia for chronic weight management (ICD-10: E66.0)
  • prescriber attests baseline and current age, height, weight, and BMI
  • baseline BMI ≥ 95th percentile standardized for age and sex
  • prescriber attests ongoing use with lifestyle modification program (reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity)
  • member has experienced ≥ 5% weight loss from baseline AND maintained ≥ 5% weight loss