Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Otezla 2271-H P2022

Drug

OTEZLA  (apremilast)

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  

Medication	Standard Limit	FDA-recommended dosing
Otezla  (apremilast)   starter pack	1 pack (55 tablets)  per 28 days	Day 1 to day 5 dosage titration schedule  •    Day 1: 10 mg in morning  •    Day 2: 10 mg in morning and 10 mg in        evening  •    Day 3: 10 mg in morning and 20 mg in        evening  •    Day 4: 20 mg in morning and 20 mg in        evening  •    Day 5: 20 mg in morning and 30 mg in        evening    Day 6 and thereafter  •    30 mg in morning and 30 mg in evening
Otezla   (apremilast)  30 mg tablets	60 per 30 days

 

Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:

1. Otezla [package insert]. Thousand Oaks, CA: Amgen Inc.; December 2021.

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June 26, 2022