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RinvoqMedical Mutual

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Initial criteria

  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Patient has had a 3-month trial of at least one tumor necrosis factor inhibitor OR unable to tolerate 3-month trial
  • Rinvoq is prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has been established on therapy ≥ 6 months
  • Patient experienced a beneficial clinical response when assessed by ≥ 1 objective measure OR patient experienced an improvement in at least one symptom such as decreased pain or stiffness, or improved function/activities of daily living

Approval duration

initial 6 months; renewal 1 year