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Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Pomalyst 2387-H P2021

Drug
POMALYST  (pomalidomide)


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

  Pomalyst
  (pomalidomide)
  capsules 1mg

  21 per 28 days

   Multiple myeloma: 4 mg per day taken orally on
   days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles

   Kaposi Sarcoma: 5 mg per day taken orally on
   days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles

   Dose Adjustments: 1 mg to 4 mg once daily

  Pomalyst
  (pomalidomide)
  capsules 2mg

  21 per 28 days

  Pomalyst
  (pomalidomide)
  capsules 3mg

  21 per 28 days

  Pomalyst
  (pomalidomide)
  capsules 4mg

  21 per 28 days


Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:
  1. Pomalyst [package insert]. Summit, NJ: Celgene Corporation; December 2020.
Copyright Aetna Inc. All rights reserved. Pharmacy Clinical Policy Bulletins are developed by Aetna to assist in administering plan benefits and constitute neither offers of coverage nor medical advice. This Clinical Policy Bulletin contains only a partial, general description of plan or program benefits and does not constitute a contract. Aetna does not provide health care services and, therefore, cannot guarantee any results or outcomes. Participating providers are independent contractors in private practice and are neither employees nor agents of Aetna or its affiliates. Treating providers are solely responsible for medical advice and treatment of members. This Clinical Policy Bulletin may be updated and therefore is subject to change.

April 16, 2022
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