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RinvoqMedical Mutual

Ulcerative Colitis

Initial criteria

  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Patient had a 3-month trial of ≥1 TNF inhibitor OR unable to tolerate 3-month trial
  • Rinvoq prescribed by or in consultation with a gastroenterologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient established on therapy ≥ 6 months
  • Patient beneficial response when assessed by ≥ 1 objective measure OR symptom improvement (decreased pain, fatigue, stool frequency, rectal bleeding)

Approval duration

initial 6 months; renewal 1 year