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Nemluvio (nemolizumab-ilto)United Healthcare

atopic dermatitis

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
  • Will be used in combination with topical corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors when the disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies
  • Patient is not receiving Nemluvio in combination with either of the following for treatment of the same indication: Biologic immunomodulator [e.g., Adbry (tralokinumab-ldrm), Dupixent (dupilumab), Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz)] OR Janus kinase inhibitor [e.g., Rinvoq (upadacitinib), Xeljanz/XR (tofacitinib), Opzelura (topical ruxolitinib), Cibinqo (abrocitinib)]

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation of positive clinical response to Nemluvio therapy
  • Patient is not receiving Nemluvio in combination with either of the following for treatment of the same indication: Biologic immunomodulator [e.g., Adbry (tralokinumab-ldrm), Dupixent (dupilumab), Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz)] OR Janus kinase inhibitor [e.g., Rinvoq (upadacitinib), Xeljanz/XR (tofacitinib), Opzelura (topical ruxolitinib), Cibinqo (abrocitinib)]

Approval duration

12 months