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GattexMedical Mutual

Short Bowel Syndrome, Patient is Currently Receiving Gattex

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has already received at least 6 months of therapy with Gattex; AND
  • According to the prescriber, patient has experienced at least a 20% decrease from baseline in the weekly volume of parenteral nutrition; AND
  • Agent is prescribed by or in consultation with a gastroenterologist; AND
  • Bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, lipase, and amylase lab values have been assessed within the past 6 months; AND
  • Patient has no contraindications to Gattex

Approval duration

365 days