Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Bimzelx 6221-H P2023
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BIMZELX
(bimekizumab-bkzx)
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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. If member’s plan allows a quantity limit exception review for the requested medication, coverage of an additional quantity may be provided up to the exception limit with prior authorization.
II. COVERED QUANTITIES
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Medication
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Standard Limit
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Exception Limit*
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FDA-recommended dosing
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Bimzelx
(bimekizumab-
bkzx) 160
mg/mL auto-
injector/
prefilled syringe
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1 carton (2 auto-
injectors/syringes)
per 56 days
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Loading dose:
• 5 cartons (10
auto-
injectors/
syringes)
per 112 days
Maintenance dose
for ≥ 120 kg:
• 1 carton (2
auto-injector/
syringes) per
28 days
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• Loading doses: 320 mg at week 0, 4, 8, 12,
and 16
• Maintenance dose: 320 mg every 8 weeks
º For patients weighing greater than or equal to
120 kg, consider a dose of 320 mg every 4
weeks after week 16.
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* Coverage up to the exception limits may be provided with prior authorization via the Specialty Post Limit Quantity
Exception Criteria for approval.
Place of Service:
Outpatient
The above policy is based on the following references:
- Bimzelx [package insert]. Smyrna, GA: UCB, Inc.; October 2023.
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December 31, 2023
