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Invokana (canagliflozin)United Healthcare

diabetic nephropathy with albuminuria > 300 mg/day

Preferred products

  • Jardiance (empagliflozin)

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy with albuminuria > 300 mg/day
  • Provider attests that Jardiance isn’t a suitable treatment option
  • Submission of medical records (laboratory and clinical documentation) confirming diagnosis of kidney disease

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation of a positive clinical response to Invokana therapy

Approval duration

12 months