Subject: Symproic PA Policy 1713-A 10-2021
Policy:
FDA-approved Indications
Symproic is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation.
COVERAGE CRITERIA
The requested drug will be covered with prior authorization when the following criteria are met:
• The requested drug is being prescribed for the treatment of opioid-induced
constipation (OIC) in an adult patient with chronic non-cancer pain,
including chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who does
not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation
Place of Service:
Outpatient
The above policy is based on the following references:
- Symproic [package insert]. Raleigh, NC: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.; July 2021.
- Lexicomp Online, AHFS DI (Adult and Pediatric) Online, Hudson, Ohio: UpToDate, Inc.; 2021; Accessed September 2, 2021.
- Micromedex (electronic version). IBM Watson Health, Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. Available at: https://www.micromedexsolutions.com. Accessed September 2, 2021.
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February 26, 2022
