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Cosentyx (secukinumab) Sensoready penUnited Healthcare

Psoriatic Arthritis

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of active psoriatic arthritis
  • One of the following: (a) History of failure to a 3-month trial of methotrexate at maximally indicated dose, unless contraindicated or adverse effects OR (b) Previously treated with a targeted immunomodulator FDA-approved for psoriatic arthritis (e.g., Cimzia, adalimumab, Simponi, Stelara, Tremfya, Xeljanz/Xeljanz XR, Otezla, Skyrizi, Rinvoq, Enbrel) OR (c) Currently on Cosentyx therapy with documentation and has not received manufacturer supplied sample or assistance
  • Not receiving Cosentyx in combination with another targeted immunomodulator [Enbrel, Cimzia, Simponi, Orencia, adalimumab, Stelara, Skyrizi, Tremfya, Taltz, Xeljanz, Olumiant, Rinvoq, Otezla]
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist or dermatologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation of positive clinical response to Cosentyx therapy
  • Not receiving Cosentyx in combination with another targeted immunomodulator [Enbrel, Cimzia, Simponi, Orencia, adalimumab, Stelara, Skyrizi, Tremfya, Taltz, Xeljanz, Olumiant, Rinvoq, Otezla]

Approval duration

12 months