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Promacta tablets (brand)Medica

any FDA-approved indication(s) per standard Thrombocytopenia – Eltrombopag Products Prior Authorization Policy

Preferred products

  • generic eltrombopag tablets

Initial criteria

  • Patient meets the standard Thrombocytopenia – Eltrombopag Products Prior Authorization Policy criteria
  • AND BOTH of the following:
  • • Patient has tried generic eltrombopag tablets [documentation required]; AND
  • • Patient cannot continue to use the Preferred medication due to a formulation difference in the inactive ingredient(s) (e.g., dyes, fillers, preservatives) between the brand and the bioequivalent generic product which, per the prescriber, would result in a significant allergy or serious adverse reaction [documentation required]

Approval duration

same as duration noted in the standard Thrombocytopenia – Eltrombopag Products Prior Authorization Policy