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Atypical Antipsychotics Step Therapy with Quantity Limit Program Summary
Policy Number: PH-91029
This program applies to Blue Partner, Commercial, GenPlus, NetResults A series, SourceRx, and Health Insurance Marketplace formularies.
Caplyta and Lybalvi are NOT ST targets for NetResults A
POLICY REVIEW CYCLE
Effective Date |
Date of Origin |
07-01-2025 |
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FDA LABELED INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE
Agent(s) |
FDA Indication(s) |
Notes |
Ref# |
Abilify® (aripiprazole)* Tablet Oral solution Orally disintegrating tablet |
|
*generic available |
6 |
Abilify MyCite® (aripiprazole) Tablet with sensor, strips, and pod (Starter kit) Tablet with sensor and strips (Maintenance kit) |
Treatment of adults with schizophrenia Treatment of bipolar I disorder
Adjunctive treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) Limitations of Use:
|
|
30 |
CAPLYTA® (lumateperone) Capsule |
Treatment of:
|
|
32 |
Clozapine ODT, Clozaril® (clozapine) Tablet* Orally disintegrating tablet*^ |
Treatment-resistant schizophrenia Reducing suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder |
*generic available ^12.5mg ODT brand name only |
1; 12 |
COBENFY™ (xanomeline and trospium chloride) Capsule |
Treatment of schizophrenia in adults |
|
34 |
Fanapt® (iloperidone) Tablet |
Treatment of schizophrenia in adults Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults |
|
10 |
Geodon® (ziprasidone) Capsule* |
Treatment of schizophrenia in adults Acute treatment of adults as monotherapy of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder as an adjunct to lithium or valproate in adults |
*generic available |
5 |
INVEGA® (paliperidone ER) Tablet* |
Treatment of schizophrenia Treatment of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers and/or antidepressants |
*generic available |
7 |
Latuda® (lurasidone HCl) Tablet* |
Treatment of:
|
*generic available |
11 |
LYBALVI® (olanzapine and samidorphan) Tablet |
Treatment of:
|
|
33 |
OPIPZA™ (aripiprazole) Oral film |
Treatment of schizophrenia in patients ages 13 years and older Adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults Irritability associated with autistic disorder in pediatric patients 6 years and older Treatment of Tourette’s disorder in pediatric patients 6 years and older |
|
35 |
REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) Tablet |
Use as an adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and pediatric patients ages 13 years and older Treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease Limitations of Use: REXULTI is not indicated as an as needed (“prn”) treatment for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease |
|
14 |
Risperdal®, Risperidone ODT (risperidone) Tablet* Orally disintegrating tablet*^ Oral solution* |
Treatment of schizophrenia As monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate, for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder Treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder |
*generic available ^0.25mg tablet brand name only |
2 |
Saphris® (asenapine) Sublingual tablet* |
Schizophrenia in adults Bipolar I disorder
|
*generic available |
9 |
Secuado® (asenapine) Transdermal system |
Treatment of adults with schizophrenia
|
|
31 |
Seroquel® (quetiapine) Tablet* |
Treatment of:
|
*generic available |
4 |
Seroquel XR® (quetiapine ER) Tablet* |
Treatment of:
|
*generic available |
8 |
Versacloz® (clozapine) Oral suspension |
Treatment-resistant schizophrenia Reducing suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder |
|
13 |
Vraylar® (cariprazine) Capsule |
Treatment of schizophrenia in adults Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) in adults Adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults |
|
15 |
ZyPREXA®, Zyprexa® Zydis® (olanzapine)* Tablet Orally disintegrating tablet |
Treatment of schizophrenia Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder Adjunct to valproate or lithium in the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
As Zyprexa and fluoxetine in combination for the:
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*generic available |
3 |
See package insert for FDA prescribing information: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/index.cfm
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Schizophrenia |
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that involves chronic or recurrent psychosis. Antipsychotic medications are the first-line treatment for schizophrenia. However, antipsychotic medications have significant side effects and therapy selection is dependent on tolerability. Antipsychotics have been shown to reduce positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Positive symptoms refers to symptoms that are in excess or added to normal mental functioning, such as hallucinations, delusions, and suspiciousness. On the contrary, negative symptoms of schizophrenia, include a decrease in expressed emotions, disinterest in usual activities and hobbies, and lack of motivation. Positive symptoms are generally effectively managed with available antipsychotic medications, while treatment of negative symptoms remains a challenge. Clozapine is generally considered the most effective antipsychotic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, due to adverse effects such as agranulocytosis and seizures, its use is reserved for patients with treatment-resistant disease, suicide risk, or risk of aggressive behavior despite other treatments. Antipsychotic medications are commonly grouped into two categories. First-generation antipsychotics (FGAs), also known as “typical antipsychotics,” were developed in the 1950s. Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), also known as “atypical antipsychotics,” emerged in the 1980s. Atypical antipsychotics tend to cause fewer extrapyramidal side effects than first generation antipsychotics. Elderly patients, in particular, are at increased risk of chronic confusion and disorientation during treatment with first generation antipsychotic medications.(16,17) |
Bipolar Disorder |
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by episodes of mania, hypomania, and major depression. Initiation of maintenance pharmacotherapy is recommended to prevent relapse, minimize suicide attempts, and may be associated with reduced rates of violent behavior. First line maintenance therapy is recommended, if possible, to consist of the same regimen that successfully treated the acute bipolar mood episode. Lithium, quetiapine, divalproex, and lamotrigine monotherapy are considered first-line treatments. Second line therapy is reserved for those who do not tolerate first-line maintenance pharmacotherapy. Olanzapine, risperidone, carbamazepine, paliperidone, ziprasidone, and lurasidone are all considered second-line therapies. Additionally, combining pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy has shown to reduce the rate of recurrent mood episodes and enhance medication adherence.(18,19) |
Major Depressive Disorder |
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as unipolar major depression, is diagnosed when a patient has suffered at least one major depressive episode and have no history of mania or hypomania. The goal of initial treatment for depression is symptom remission and restoring baseline functioning. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) along with serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), bupropion, and mirtazapine are considered first line treatment options for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). Guidelines do not consider antipsychotics as a first line treatment of major depressive disorder without psychosis. However, they suggest that psychotic depression typically responds better to the combination of an antipsychotic and an antidepressant medication rather than either component alone. Although, some research has shown comparable responses with antidepressant or antipsychotic monotherapy treatment.(21) |
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be characterized by patterns of delay and deviance in the development of social, communicative, and cognitive skills. The Practice Parameters American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry suggest pharmacotherapy may be offered when there is a specific target symptom or comorbid condition. The benefits of pharmacotherapy are increasing educational opportunity and allowing for less restrictive environments through management of severe and challenging behaviors. Frequent targets for pharmacologic intervention include associated comorbid conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression) and other features (e.g., aggression, self-injurious behavior, hyperactivity, inattention, compulsive-like behaviors, repetitive or stereotypic behaviors, and sleep disturbances). Various considerations (e.g., adverse effects) should guide pharmacologic treatment. Risperidone and aripiprazole have been FDA approved for the treatment of irritability (e.g., physical aggression, severe tantrum behavior) associated with autism. There is a growing body of controlled evidence for pharmacologic intervention.(22) Practice Parameters American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:(22)
Despite many randomized trials, confidence in reported improvements remains low for most interventions. Risperidone and aripiprazole improved challenging behavior in the short term (less than 6 months) but also carry significant risks including weight gain, appetite changes, and extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).(22,23) |
Dementia-Related Psychosis (off-label use) |
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommends that nonpharmacologic interventions be attempted before a trial of antipsychotic drug therapy and that the interventions attempted be guided by the patient’s level of distress and the risk to the patients and caregiver. In addition, the FDA states that physicians who prescribe antipsychotics to elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis should discuss the risk of increased mortality with their patients, patients’ families, and caregivers. Evidence indicates that antipsychotics provide weak benefits for the treatment of psychosis and agitation in patients with dementia. Adverse effects of antipsychotics include sedation, metabolic effects, and cognitive impairment. For many patients with Alzheimer’s disease, antipsychotics can be tapered and discontinued without significant signs of withdrawal or return of behavioral symptoms.(24,25) Antipsychotic drug therapy generally is reserved for patients who have severe symptoms or when associated agitation, combativeness, or violent behavior puts the patient or others in danger. Current evidence indicates that the atypical antipsychotics can provide modest improvement in behavioral manifestations; some evidence suggests that efficacy may be better for psychosis than for other manifestations. Antipsychotic drug efficacy appears to be similar among available agents and therefore the choice of agent should be based on adverse effect profile and other patient considerations. The goal of therapy is to minimize adverse effects and the lowest possible effective dose should be used.(24,25) |
Tourette's Disorder |
Tourette's disorder (TD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by involuntary motor and vocal tics. Although the etiology of Tourette's disorder is unknown, evidence suggests that pathophysiology of this disorder involves an abnormality in the central dopaminergic system. Currently, the medications that are FDA approved for the treatment of Tourette’s disorder are aripiprazole, haloperidol, and pimozide. Most clinicians use atypical antipsychotics prior to these agents and clonidine and guanfacine are considered first line agents due to their low side effect profile. The level of evidence for their effectiveness is less than antipsychotics and they lack an FDA approval. Atypical neuroleptics (aripiprazole or risperidone) are typically used if the alpha-2 agonists are ineffective or intolerable.(28) According to the American Academy of Neurology guidelines, there was moderate confidence that haloperidol, risperidone, aripiprazole, tiapride, clonidine, onabotulinumtoxin A injections were probably more likely than placebo to reduce tics. There was low confidence that pimozide, ziprasidone, metoclopramide, guanfacine, topiramate, and tetrahydrocannabinol were possibly more likely than placebo to reduce tics. There is high confidence that the patients need to be counseled and monitored for adverse events such as weight gain, drug-induced movement disorders, elevated prolactin levels, sedation, and effects on the heart rate, blood pressure, and ECGs. The class of medicine is selected based on the severity of the tics and the side effect profile of the medicine based on other comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry states that atypical antipsychotics are effective in TD. At the time the guidelines were published, no atypical antipsychotics were FDA approved, and only haloperidol and pimozide had been approved for TD. The guidelines found that risperidone is the most well studied non-FDA labeled atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of TD. Risperidone was found to be at least as effective as clonidine, haloperidol, and pimozide; with less frequent and severe side effects. The most common adverse reaction with risperidone therapy was mild to moderate sedation. No clinically significant extrapyramidal symptoms were observed.(27-29) |
Safety |
The atypical antipsychotic agents carry a boxed warning for increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. The warning states that elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. These agents are not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis.(1-15,30-33,35) Abilify, Caplyta, Latuda, Rexulti, Risperdal, and Seroquel/Seroquel XR have an additional boxed warning for an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.(2,4,6,8,11,14,30,32) All atypical antipsychotics have the following contraindication:(1-15,30-35)
All clozapine agents including Versacloz, have the following boxed warnings:(1,12,13)
Geodon has the following contraindications:(5)
Saphris has the following contraindications:(9)
Latuda has the following contraindications:(11)
Secuado has the following contraindications:(31)
LYBALVI has the following contraindications:(33)
COBENFY has the following contraindications:(34)
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REFERENCES
Number |
Reference |
1 |
Clozaril tablets prescribing information. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Co. November 2024. |
2 |
Risperdal prescribing information. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. December 2022. |
3 |
ZyPREXA and Zyprexa Zydis prescribing information. Eli Lilly and Company. April 2021. |
4 |
Seroquel prescribing information. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. January 2022. |
5 |
Geodon prescribing information. Roerig – Pfizer Inc. February 2022. |
6 |
Abilify prescribing information. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. June 2024. |
7 |
INVEGA prescribing information. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. March 2022. |
8 |
Seroquel XR prescribing information. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. January 2022. |
9 |
Saphris prescribing information. Allergan USA, Inc. June 2024. |
10 |
Fanapt prescribing information. Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. April 2024. |
11 |
Latuda prescribing information. Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. July 2023. |
12 |
Clozapine ODT prescribing information. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. May 2023. |
13 |
Versacloz prescribing information. TruPharma, LLC. March 2023. |
14 |
REXULTI prescribing information. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. May 2024. |
15 |
Vraylar prescribing information. Allergan USA, Inc. November 2024. |
16 |
Patel KR, Cherian J, Gohil K, Atkinson D. Schizophrenia: overview and treatment options. Published September 1, 2014. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4159061/ |
17 |
Keepers GA, Fochtmann LJ, Anzia JM, et al. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2020;177(9):868-872. doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.177901 |
18 |
Hirschfield, Robert M. Guideline Watch: Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorder. American Psychiatric Association. Second edition. November 2005. Available at: Guideline Watch: Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Bipolar Disorder, 2nd Edition |
19 |
Yatham LN, Kennedy SH, Parikh SV, et al. Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorders. 2018;20:97-170. doi:10.1111/bdi.12609 |
20 |
Reference no longer used. |
21 |
Gelenberg AJ, Freeman MP, Markowitz JC, et al. PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR THE Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder Third Edition. American Psychiatric Association; 2010. https://psychiatryonline.org/pb/assets/raw/sitewide/practice_guidelines/guidelines/mdd-1410197717630.pdf |
22 |
Volkmar F, Siegel M, Woodbury-Smith M, King B, McCracken J, State M. Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 2014;53(2):237-257. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2013.10.013 |
23 |
Weitlauf AS, McPheeters ML, Peters B, et al. Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Behavioral Interventions Update. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2014. https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/autism-update_research.pdf |
24 |
Rabins PV, Blacker D, Rovner BW, et al. PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR THE treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. American Psychiatric Association; 2007. https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Practice/Clinical%20Practice%20Guidelines/alzheimers.pdf |
25 |
Reus VI, Fochtmann LJ, Eyler AE, et al. The American Psychiatric Association practice guideline on the use of antipsychotics to treat agitation or psychosis in patients with dementia. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2016;173(5):543-546. doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.2015.173501 |
26 |
Reference no longer used. |
27 |
Murphy TK, Lewin AB, Storch EA, Stock S. Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with TIC disorders. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 2013;52(12):1341-1359. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2013.09.015 |
28 |
Pringsheim T, Okun MS, Müller-Vahl K, et al. Practice guideline recommendations summary: Treatment of tics in people with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders. Neurology. 2019;92(19):896-906. doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000007466 |
29 |
Padala PR, Qadri SF, Madaan V. Brief report. The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. 2005;7(6). doi:10.4088/pcc.v07n0605 |
30 |
Abilify MyCite prescribing information. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. February 2023. |
31 |
Secuado prescribing information. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co, Inc. December 2023. |
32 |
CAPLYTA prescribing information. Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. June 2023. |
33 |
LYBALVI prescribing information. Alkermes, Inc. January 2024. |
34 |
COBENFY prescribing information. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. September 2024. |
35 |
OPIPZA prescribing information. Carwin Pharmaceutical Associates, LLC. August 2024. |
POLICY AGENT SUMMARY STEP THERAPY
Target Brand Agent Name(s) |
Target Generic Agent Name(s) |
Strength |
Targeted MSC |
Available MSC |
Final Age Limit |
Preferred Status |
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Abilify |
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10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
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Abilify mycite maintenanc ; Abilify mycite starter ki |
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10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N |
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Caplyta |
|
10.5 MG ; 21 MG ; 42 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N |
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Clozapine odt ; Clozaril ; Versacloz |
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100 MG ; 12.5 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 50 MG ; 50 MG/ML |
M ; N ; O |
N ; O ; Y |
|
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Cobenfy ; Cobenfy starter pack |
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100-20 MG ; 125-30 MG ; 50-20 & 100-20 MG ; 50-20 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N |
|
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Fanapt ; Fanapt titration pack |
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1 & 2 & 4 & 6 MG ; 1 MG ; 10 MG ; 12 MG ; 2 MG ; 4 MG ; 6 MG ; 8 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N |
|
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Geodon |
|
20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
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Invega |
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1.5 MG ; 3 MG ; 6 MG ; 9 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
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Latuda |
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120 MG ; 20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
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Lybalvi |
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10-10 MG ; 15-10 MG ; 20-10 MG ; 5-10 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N |
|
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Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
10 MG ; 2 MG ; 5 MG |
M ; N ; O ; Y |
N |
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Quetiapine fumarate ; Seroquel |
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100 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N ; O ; Y |
|
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Quetiapine fumarate ; Seroquel ; Seroquel xr |
|
100 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N ; O ; Y |
|
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Risperdal |
|
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
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Risperdal |
|
1 MG/ML |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
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Risperidone odt |
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0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
M ; N ; O |
N ; Y |
|
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Saphris ; Secuado |
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10 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 3.8 MG/24HR ; 5 MG ; 5.7 MG/24HR ; 7.6 MG/24HR |
M ; N ; O |
N ; O ; Y |
|
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Seroquel xr |
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150 MG ; 200 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
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Zyprexa |
|
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
|
Zyprexa zydis |
|
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG |
M ; N ; O |
O ; Y |
|
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POLICY AGENT SUMMARY QUANTITY LIMIT
Target Brand Agent Name(s) |
Target Generic Agent Name(s) |
Strength |
QL Amount |
Dose Form |
Day Supply |
Duration |
Addtl QL Info |
Allowed Exceptions |
Targeted NDCs When Exclusions Exist |
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Aripiprazole Oral Solution 1 MG/ML |
1 MG/ML |
900 |
mLs |
30 |
DAYS |
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|
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aripiprazole orally disintegrating tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
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|
|
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Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tab 150 MG |
150 MG |
180 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
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|
|
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Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tab 200 MG |
200 MG |
120 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
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Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tab 25 MG |
25 MG |
270 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
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Risperidone Orally Disintegrating Tab 4 MG |
4 MG |
120 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Abilify |
aripiprazole tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Abilify mycite maintenanc ; Abilify mycite starter ki |
aripiprazole tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Caplyta |
lumateperone tosylate cap |
10.5 MG ; 21 MG ; 42 MG |
30 |
Capsules |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Clozapine odt ; Clozaril ; Versacloz |
clozapine orally disintegrating tab ; clozapine susp ; clozapine tab |
100 MG ; 12.5 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 50 MG ; 50 MG/ML |
90 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Clozaril |
Clozapine Tab 100 MG |
100 MG |
270 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Clozaril |
Clozapine Tab 200 MG |
200 MG |
120 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Cobenfy |
xanomeline tartrate-trospium chloride cap |
50-20 MG |
60 |
Capsules |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Cobenfy |
xanomeline tartrate-trospium chloride cap |
100-20 MG |
60 |
Capsules |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Cobenfy |
xanomeline tartrate-trospium chloride cap |
125-30 MG |
60 |
Capsules |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Cobenfy starter pack |
xanomeline-trospium chloride cap pack |
50-20 & 100-20 MG |
56 |
Capsules |
180 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Erzofri ; Invega ; Invega hafyera ; Invega sustenna ; Invega trinza |
paliperidone palmitate er susp pref syr ; paliperidone tab er |
1.5 MG ; 1092 MG/3.5ML ; 117 MG/0.75ML ; 156 MG/ML ; 1560 MG/5ML ; 234 MG/1.5ML ; 273 MG/0.88ML ; 3 MG ; 351 MG/2.25ML ; 39 MG/0.25ML ; 410 MG/1.32ML ; 546 MG/1.75ML ; 6 MG ; 78 MG/0.5ML ; 819 MG/2.63ML ; 9 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Fanapt |
iloperidone tab |
1 MG ; 10 MG ; 12 MG ; 2 MG ; 4 MG ; 6 MG ; 8 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Fanapt titration pack |
Iloperidone Tab 1 MG & 2 MG & 4 MG & 6 MG Titration Pak |
1 & 2 & 4 & 6 MG |
1 |
Pack |
180 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Geodon |
ziprasidone hcl cap |
20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
60 |
Capsules |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Invega |
Paliperidone Tab ER 24HR 6 MG |
6 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Latuda |
lurasidone hcl tab |
120 MG ; 20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Latuda |
Lurasidone HCl Tab 80 MG |
80 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Lybalvi |
olanzapine-samidorphan l-malate tab |
10-10 MG ; 15-10 MG ; 20-10 MG ; 5-10 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
2 MG |
30 |
Films |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
5 MG |
90 |
Films |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
10 MG |
90 |
Films |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Quetiapine fumarate |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab |
150 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Quetiapine fumarate ; Seroquel |
quetiapine fumarate tab |
100 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
90 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Rexulti |
brexpiprazole tab |
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Rexulti |
brexpiprazole tab |
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
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Risperdal |
Risperidone Soln 1 MG/ML |
1 MG/ML |
480 |
mLs |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Risperdal |
Risperidone Tab 4 MG |
4 MG |
120 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Risperidone odt |
risperidone orally disintegrating tab |
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Saphris ; Secuado |
asenapine maleate sl tab ; asenapine td patch |
10 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 3.8 MG/24HR ; 5 MG ; 5.7 MG/24HR ; 7.6 MG/24HR |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Secuado |
asenapine td patch |
3.8 MG/24HR ; 5.7 MG/24HR ; 7.6 MG/24HR |
30 |
Patches |
3 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Seroquel |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab 300 MG |
300 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Seroquel |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab 400 MG |
400 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 150 MG |
150 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 200 MG |
200 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 300 MG |
300 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 400 MG |
400 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 50 MG |
50 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Versacloz |
Clozapine Susp 50 MG/ML |
50 MG/ML |
540 |
mLs |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Vraylar |
cariprazine hcl cap ; cariprazine hcl cap therapy pack |
1.5 & 3 MG ; 1.5 MG ; 3 MG ; 4.5 MG ; 6 MG |
30 |
Capsules |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Vraylar |
Cariprazine HCl Cap Therapy Pack 1.5 MG (1) & 3 MG (6) |
1.5 & 3 MG |
7 |
Capsules |
180 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Zyprexa |
olanzapine tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
Zyprexa zydis |
olanzapine orally disintegrating tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG |
30 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
|
|
|
CLIENT SUMMARY – STEP THERAPY
Target Brand Agent Name(s) |
Target Generic Agent Name(s) |
Strength |
Client Formulary |
Abilify |
|
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Abilify mycite maintenanc ; Abilify mycite starter ki |
|
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Caplyta |
|
10.5 MG ; 21 MG ; 42 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; SourceRx |
Clozapine odt ; Clozaril ; Versacloz |
|
100 MG ; 12.5 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 50 MG ; 50 MG/ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Cobenfy ; Cobenfy starter pack |
|
100-20 MG ; 125-30 MG ; 50-20 & 100-20 MG ; 50-20 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Fanapt ; Fanapt titration pack |
|
1 & 2 & 4 & 6 MG ; 1 MG ; 10 MG ; 12 MG ; 2 MG ; 4 MG ; 6 MG ; 8 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Geodon |
|
20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Invega |
|
1.5 MG ; 3 MG ; 6 MG ; 9 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Latuda |
|
120 MG ; 20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Lybalvi |
|
10-10 MG ; 15-10 MG ; 20-10 MG ; 5-10 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; SourceRx |
Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
10 MG ; 2 MG ; 5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Quetiapine fumarate ; Seroquel |
|
100 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Quetiapine fumarate ; Seroquel ; Seroquel xr |
|
100 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Risperdal |
|
1 MG/ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Risperdal |
|
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Risperidone odt |
|
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Saphris ; Secuado |
|
10 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 3.8 MG/24HR ; 5 MG ; 5.7 MG/24HR ; 7.6 MG/24HR |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel xr |
|
150 MG ; 200 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Zyprexa |
|
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Zyprexa zydis |
|
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
CLIENT SUMMARY – QUANTITY LIMITS
Target Brand Agent Name(s) |
Target Generic Agent Name(s) |
Strength |
Client Formulary |
|
Aripiprazole Oral Solution 1 MG/ML |
1 MG/ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
|
aripiprazole orally disintegrating tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
|
Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tab 150 MG |
150 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
|
Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tab 200 MG |
200 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
|
Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tab 25 MG |
25 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
|
Risperidone Orally Disintegrating Tab 4 MG |
4 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Abilify |
aripiprazole tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Abilify mycite maintenanc ; Abilify mycite starter ki |
aripiprazole tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2 MG ; 20 MG ; 30 MG ; 5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Caplyta |
lumateperone tosylate cap |
10.5 MG ; 21 MG ; 42 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Clozapine odt ; Clozaril ; Versacloz |
clozapine orally disintegrating tab ; clozapine susp ; clozapine tab |
100 MG ; 12.5 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 50 MG ; 50 MG/ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Clozaril |
Clozapine Tab 100 MG |
100 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Clozaril |
Clozapine Tab 200 MG |
200 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Cobenfy |
xanomeline tartrate-trospium chloride cap |
125-30 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Cobenfy |
xanomeline tartrate-trospium chloride cap |
100-20 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Cobenfy |
xanomeline tartrate-trospium chloride cap |
50-20 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Cobenfy starter pack |
xanomeline-trospium chloride cap pack |
50-20 & 100-20 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Erzofri ; Invega ; Invega hafyera ; Invega sustenna ; Invega trinza |
paliperidone palmitate er susp pref syr ; paliperidone tab er |
1.5 MG ; 1092 MG/3.5ML ; 117 MG/0.75ML ; 156 MG/ML ; 1560 MG/5ML ; 234 MG/1.5ML ; 273 MG/0.88ML ; 3 MG ; 351 MG/2.25ML ; 39 MG/0.25ML ; 410 MG/1.32ML ; 546 MG/1.75ML ; 6 MG ; 78 MG/0.5ML ; 819 MG/2.63ML ; 9 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Fanapt |
iloperidone tab |
1 MG ; 10 MG ; 12 MG ; 2 MG ; 4 MG ; 6 MG ; 8 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Fanapt titration pack |
Iloperidone Tab 1 MG & 2 MG & 4 MG & 6 MG Titration Pak |
1 & 2 & 4 & 6 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Geodon |
ziprasidone hcl cap |
20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Invega |
Paliperidone Tab ER 24HR 6 MG |
6 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Latuda |
lurasidone hcl tab |
120 MG ; 20 MG ; 40 MG ; 60 MG ; 80 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Latuda |
Lurasidone HCl Tab 80 MG |
80 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Lybalvi |
olanzapine-samidorphan l-malate tab |
10-10 MG ; 15-10 MG ; 20-10 MG ; 5-10 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
10 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Opipza |
aripiprazole oral film |
2 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Quetiapine fumarate |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab |
150 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Quetiapine fumarate ; Seroquel |
quetiapine fumarate tab |
100 MG ; 150 MG ; 200 MG ; 25 MG ; 300 MG ; 400 MG ; 50 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Rexulti |
brexpiprazole tab |
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Rexulti |
brexpiprazole tab |
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Risperdal |
Risperidone Soln 1 MG/ML |
1 MG/ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Risperdal |
Risperidone Tab 4 MG |
4 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Risperidone odt |
risperidone orally disintegrating tab |
0.25 MG ; 0.5 MG ; 1 MG ; 2 MG ; 3 MG ; 4 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Saphris ; Secuado |
asenapine maleate sl tab ; asenapine td patch |
10 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 3.8 MG/24HR ; 5 MG ; 5.7 MG/24HR ; 7.6 MG/24HR |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Secuado |
asenapine td patch |
3.8 MG/24HR ; 5.7 MG/24HR ; 7.6 MG/24HR |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab 300 MG |
300 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab 400 MG |
400 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 150 MG |
150 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 200 MG |
200 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 300 MG |
300 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 400 MG |
400 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Seroquel xr |
Quetiapine Fumarate Tab ER 24HR 50 MG |
50 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Versacloz |
Clozapine Susp 50 MG/ML |
50 MG/ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Vraylar |
cariprazine hcl cap ; cariprazine hcl cap therapy pack |
1.5 & 3 MG ; 1.5 MG ; 3 MG ; 4.5 MG ; 6 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Vraylar |
Cariprazine HCl Cap Therapy Pack 1.5 MG (1) & 3 MG (6) |
1.5 & 3 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Zyprexa |
olanzapine tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 2.5 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Zyprexa zydis |
olanzapine orally disintegrating tab |
10 MG ; 15 MG ; 20 MG ; 5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
STEP THERAPY CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL
Module |
Clinical Criteria for Approval |
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*-generic available ^-branded generic product(s) available Target Agent(s) will be approved when ONE of the following is met:
Length of Approval: For dementia-related psychosis: 3 months for initial approval; 6 months for renewals For all other indications: 12 months NOTE: If Quantity Limit applies, please refer to Quantity Limit Criteria. |
QUANTITY LIMIT CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL
Module |
Clinical Criteria for Approval |
|
Quantity limit for the Target Agent(s) will be approved when ONE of the following is met:
Length of Approval: up to 12 months |
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