Ganirelix — Medica
inhibition of premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation
Preferred products
- Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate)
 - Fyremadel
 
Initial criteria
- If patient's benefit includes infertility coverage, approve for 1 year if patient has tried one of cetrorelix acetate subcutaneous injection (Cetrotide, generics) or Fyremadel.
 - If patient's benefit does NOT include infertility coverage and benefit exclusion overrides ARE utilized, approve for 1 year if BOTH of the following (A and B) are met: A) Patient meets the standard Infertility – Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists Benefit Exclusion Overrides Policy criteria; AND B) Patient has tried one of cetrorelix acetate subcutaneous injection (Cetrotide, generics) or Fyremadel.
 - If patient has met exception criterion 2A but has not tried a Preferred Product, approve cetrorelix acetate subcutaneous (Cetrotide) and Fyremadel for 1 year.
 - If patient's benefit does NOT include infertility coverage and benefit exclusion overrides are NOT utilized: not reviewable.
 
Approval duration
1 year