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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Preferred products

  • Enbrel

Initial criteria

  • Documented diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis
  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist
  • Documentation of one (1) of the following: inadequate response or adverse reaction to a prescription strength non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (e.g., celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam) OR contraindication to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs OR previous treatment with a biologic agent indicated for the requested use OR the patient is new to the plan and has been stable on the requested agent prior to enrollment