Simponi (golimumab) subcutaneous injection — Medical Mutual
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Initial criteria
- Patient age ≥ 18 years
- Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist
- Site of care medical necessity is met
Reauthorization criteria
- Patient has been established on therapy for at least 6 months
- When assessed by at least one objective measure, patient experienced a beneficial clinical response from baseline OR compared with baseline patient experienced an improvement in at least one symptom (e.g., decreased pain, stiffness, improved function, activities of daily living)
- Site of care medical necessity is met
Approval duration
initial 6 months, reauth 1 year