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Cataplexy treatment in a patient with Narcolepsy

Initial criteria

  • Patient is age ≥ 7 years
  • Patient has been evaluated using polysomnography and a multiple sleep latency test
  • Diagnosis of narcolepsy has been confirmed according to the prescriber
  • The medication has been prescribed by a sleep specialist physician or a neurologist
  • Patient meets ONE of the following: (i) Patient has tried dextroamphetamine; OR (ii) Patient has a contraindication or intolerance to dextroamphetamine, according to the prescriber

Reauthorization criteria

  • Response to therapy is required for continuation of therapy

Approval duration

3 months initial; 1 year extended