Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit pirfenidone-Esbriet 3205-H P2023
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ESBRIET
(pirfenidone)
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pirfenidone
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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 the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis 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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Esbriet
(pirfenidone)
capsules 267 mg
in 14-day titration
blister pack
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63 capsules
per 14 days
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis:
• Days 1 through 7: 267 mg (one 267 mg capsule/tablet)
three times daily (801 mg/day)
• Days 8 through 14: 534 mg (two 267 mg
capsules/tablets or one 534mg tablet) three times daily
(1602 mg/day)
• Days 15 onward: 801 mg (three 267 mg
capsules/tablets or one 801 mg tablet) three times daily
(2403 mg/day)
Dosage Modification due to Drug Interactions:
• Reduce pirfenidone dosage to 267 mg three times a day
when used with a strong CYP1A2 inhibitor (e.g.,
fluvoxamine, enoxacin)
• Reduce pirfenidone dosage to 534 mg three times a day
when used with a moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g.,
ciprofloxacin 750mg twice daily)
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Esbriet
(pirfenidone)
capsules 267 mg
in 4-week
maintenance
blister pack
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252 capsules
per 28 days
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Esbriet
(pirfenidone)
capsules 267 mg
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270 per 30 days
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Esbriet
(pirfenidone)
tablets 267 mg
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270 per 30 days
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pirfenidone
tablets 534 mg
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90 per 30 days
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Esbriet
(pirfenidone)
tablets 801 mg
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90 per 30 days
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Place of Service:
Outpatient
The above policy is based on the following references:
- Esbriet [package insert]. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech USA, Inc.; February 2022.
- Pirfenidone [package insert.] Berkeley Heights, NJ: Laurus Labs Limited; February 2022
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June 11, 2023
