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Cayston (aztreonam inhalation solution)Medica

Cystic fibrosis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in culture of the airway

Initial criteria

  • Patient has Pseudomonas aeruginosa in culture of the airway (e.g., sputum culture, oropharyngeal culture, bronchoalveolar lavage culture)
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a pulmonologist or a physician who specializes in the treatment of cystic fibrosis

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient was started on Cayston and is continuing a course of therapy

Approval duration

initial: 1 year; reauthorization: 1 month