Subject: Multaq PA Policy 532-A UDR 05-2023
Policy:
FDA-APPROVED INDICATIONS
Multaq is indicated to reduce the risk of hospitalization for atrial fibrillation in patients in sinus rhythm with a history of paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF).
COVERAGE CRITERIA
The requested drug will be covered with prior authorization when the following criteria are met:
• The requested drug is being prescribed to reduce the risk of
hospitalization for atrial fibrillation in a patient with a history of
paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), i.e., non-
permanent AF
Duration of Approval (DOA):
• 532-A: DOA: 12 months
Place of Service:
Outpatient
The above policy is based on the following references:
- Multaq [package insert]. Bridgewater, NJ: Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC; November 2020.
- Lexicomp Online, AHFS DI (Adult and Pediatric) Online. Waltham, MA: UpToDate, Inc.; 2023. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed March 30, 2023.
- Micromedex (electronic version). Merative, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Available at: https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/ (cited: 03/30/2023).
- Multaq (dronedarone) Drug Safety Communication. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drugsafety/ucm283933.htm. Accessed April 3, 2023.
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October 14, 2023
