Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Ninlaro 2995-H P2021
Policy:
I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The standard limit is designed to allow a quantity sufficient for the most
common uses of the medication. The recommended dosing parameters
for all FDA-approved indications fall within the standard limits.
Coverage of an additional quantity may be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis upon request.
II. COVERED QUANTITIES
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Medication
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Standard Limit
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FDA-recommended dosing
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Ninlaro (ixazomib)
4 mg capsules
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3 per 28 days
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Recommended starting dose of 4 mg
taken orally on days 1, 8, and 15 of a
28-day cycle
Dose reductions due to adverse
reactions:
• First reduction to 3 mg
• Second reduction to 2.3 mg
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Ninlaro (ixazomib)
3 mg capsules
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3 per 28 days
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Ninlaro (ixazomib)
2.3 mg capsules
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3 per 28 days
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Place of Service:
Outpatient
The above policy is based on the following references:
- Ninlaro [package insert]. Cambridge, MA: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; March 2021.
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April 16, 2022
