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methylergonovineMedica

Migraine headaches – acute treatment

Initial criteria

  • Patient is age ≥ 18 years
  • Patient meets ONE of the following (i or ii): i) Patient is already receiving methylergonovine therapy; OR ii) Patient meets ALL of the following (a, b, and c): a) Patient has tried and had inadequate efficacy and/or unacceptable side effects to at least one triptan therapy; b) Patient has tried and had inadequate efficacy and/or unacceptable side effects to at least one other type of abortive therapy; c) The medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a neurologist or headache specialist

Approval duration

1 year