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Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Initial criteria

  • Documented diagnosis of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • Patient age ≥ 2 years
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist
  • Documentation of one (1) of the following: inadequate response or adverse reaction to one disease modifying antirheumatic drug (e.g., methotrexate, leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine) OR contraindication to all traditional disease modifying antirheumatic 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