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Fintepla (fenfluramine)United Healthcare

seizures associated with Dravet syndrome

Preferred products

  • Divalproex
  • Levetiracetam
  • Topiramate
  • Valproic acid
  • Zonisamide
  • Lamotrigine

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome OR Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
  • For Dravet syndrome: history of ≥ 8 week trial of at least two of the following (any release formulation qualifies): Divalproex, Levetiracetam, Topiramate, Valproic acid, Zonisamide
  • For Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: history of ≥ 8 week trial of at least two of the following (any release formulation qualifies): Divalproex, Lamotrigine, Topiramate, Valproic acid
  • AND one of the following: (a) Both documented history of persisting seizures after titration to highest tolerated dose with each medication trial AND lack of compliance ruled out; OR (b) Documentation of failure due to intolerable side effects AND reasonable efforts made to minimize side effects

Reauthorization criteria

  • Continuation of prior therapy for a seizure disorder

Approval duration

12 months