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Sunosi (solriamfetol)United Healthcare

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea as confirmed by sleep study (unless the prescriber provides justification confirming that a sleep study would not be feasible)
  • AND Standard treatments for the underlying airway obstruction (e.g., continuous positive airway pressure [CPAP], bi-level positive airway pressure [BiPAP]) have been used for one month or longer
  • AND Patient is fully compliant with ongoing treatment(s) for the underlying airway obstruction

Reauthorization criteria

  • Reduction in symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with Sunosi therapy
  • AND Patient continues to be fully compliant with ongoing treatment(s) for the underlying airway obstruction (e.g. CPAP, BiPAP)

Approval duration

12 months