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Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa)United Healthcare

active psoriatic arthritis

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of active psoriatic arthritis
  • AND one of the following:
  • A) History of failure to a 3-month trial of methotrexate at maximally indicated dose, unless contraindicated or clinically significant adverse effects
  • OR B) Patient has been previously treated with a targeted immunomodulator FDA-approved for psoriatic arthritis (e.g., adalimumab, Cimzia, Cosentyx, Enbrel, Otezla, Rinvoq, Simponi, Tremfya, Xeljanz/Xeljanz XR, ustekinumab)
  • OR C) Both of the following:
  • i. Patient is currently on Skyrizi therapy as documented by claims history or medical records
  • AND ii. Patient has not received a manufacturer supplied sample or any form of assistance from the Abbvie Skyrizi Complete program
  • AND Patient is not receiving Skyrizi in combination with another targeted immunomodulator [list as in policy]
  • AND Prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist or dermatologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation of positive clinical response to Skyrizi therapy
  • AND Patient is not receiving Skyrizi in combination with another targeted immunomodulator [list as in policy]

Approval duration

12 months