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NuedextaMedical Mutual

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA)

Initial criteria

  • Patient has PBA associated with a chronic neurological condition (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS], multiple sclerosis [MS], stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury)
  • Nuedexta is prescribed by or in consultation with a neurologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Response to therapy is required for continuation of therapy

Approval duration

initial 90 days; reauth 365 days