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Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Initial criteria

  • Member is between the ages of 40 and 75
  • AND Medication is being used for primary prevention of CVD (i.e., member has no history of cardiovascular events)
  • AND Member has one or more risk factors for CVD (i.e., dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, or smoking)
  • AND Member has an estimated 10-year risk of a cardiovascular event of 10% or greater

Approval duration

24 months