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Ulcerative colitis

Initial criteria

  • Documented diagnosis of ulcerative colitis
  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a gastroenterologist
  • Documentation of ONE of the following: (a) Trial and failure of at least two of the listed medications from each of the following therapeutic categories (only one medication required if only one available): Interleukin Antagonists (Omvoh, Skyrizi, Tremfya, Yesintek); Janus Kinase Inhibitors (Rinvoq, Xeljanz); Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator (Zeposia); Tumor Necrosis Factors (Humira, Simponi) OR (b) Contraindication to all of the following medications: Omvoh, Skyrizi, Tremfya, Yesintek, Rinvoq, Xeljanz, Zeposia, Humira, Simponi