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Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa)United Healthcare

moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease
  • AND one of the following:
  • A) Patient has been approved for loading dose of Skyrizi under active UnitedHealthcare medical benefit prior authorization for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease
  • OR B) Both of the following:
  • i. Patient is currently on Skyrizi therapy for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease 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 gastroenterologist

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