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Atopic Dermatitis

Initial criteria

  • Patient is age ≥ 12 years
  • Patient has mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, according to the prescriber
  • Patient has atopic dermatitis involvement estimated to affect ≤ 20% of the body surface area
  • Patient meets ONE of the following (i or ii):
  • i. Patient meets ALL the following criteria (a, b, and c):
  • a) Patient has tried at least one medium-, medium-high, high-, and/or super-high-potency prescription topical corticosteroid; AND
  • b) This topical corticosteroid was applied daily for at least 28 consecutive days; AND
  • c) Inadequate efficacy was demonstrated with this topical corticosteroid therapy, according to the prescriber; OR
  • ii. Patient is treating atopic dermatitis affecting one of the following areas: face, eyes/eyelids, skin folds, and/or genitalia
  • Patient meets ALL the following (i, ii, and iii):
  • i. Patient has tried at least one topical calcineurin inhibitor; AND
  • ii. This topical calcineurin inhibitor was applied daily for at least 28 consecutive days; AND
  • iii. Inadequate efficacy was demonstrated with this topical calcineurin inhibitor, according to the prescriber
  • The medication is prescribed by or in consultation with an allergist, immunologist, or dermatologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Response to therapy is required for continuation of therapy unless otherwise noted

Approval duration

8 weeks