Nexavar (sorafenib tosylate) — United Healthcare
bone cancer (chordoma, osteosarcoma, dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma, high‑grade undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma)
Initial criteria
- Chordoma: diagnosis of chordoma AND disease is recurrent
- OR Osteosarcoma / dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma / high‑grade undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma: diagnosis of one listed AND not used as first-line therapy
Reauthorization criteria
- Patient does not show evidence of progressive disease while on Nexavar therapy
Approval duration
12 months