Opzelura — Medical Mutual
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