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rivaroxaban oral suspensionMedica

Treatment or prevention of other thromboembolic-related conditions (e.g., superficial vein thrombosis, splanchnic vein thrombosis, hepatic vein thrombosis, or prophylaxis of VTE in high-risk patient)

Preferred products

  • warfarin
  • fondaparinux
  • low molecular weight heparin (enoxaparin, dalteparin)

Initial criteria

  • Patient has tried warfarin, fondaparinux, or a low molecular weight heparin (e.g., enoxaparin, dalteparin) OR patient has been started on Xarelto for treatment of an acute thromboembolic condition
  • If rivaroxaban oral suspension requested: patient is unable to have Xarelto tablets appropriately administered OR prescribed dose cannot be achieved by Xarelto 10 mg, 15 mg, or 20 mg tablets

Approval duration

6 months