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tobramycin solution for inhalationUnited Healthcare

noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis with recurrent exacerbations and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection

Initial criteria

  • One of the following:
  • Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF)
  • OR
  • Both of the following:
  • Diagnosis of noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
  • AND
  • One of the following:
  • Three or more exacerbations per year
  • OR
  • Two or more exacerbations requiring hospitalization per year
  • AND
  • Lung infection with positive culture demonstrating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation of positive clinical response to Bethkis, Kitabis Pak, TOBI Nebulizer Solution, TOBI Podhaler, or tobramycin solution for inhalation therapy

Approval duration

12 months