Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Cabometyx 1614-H P2026

Drug

CABOMETYX  (cabozantinib)

Policy:

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.

Covered Quantities

Medication	Standard Limit
Cabometyx (cabozantinib) tablet 20mg	30 per 30 days
Cabometyx (cabozantinib) tablet 40mg	30 per 30 days
Cabometyx (cabozantinib) tablet 60mg	30 per 30 days

FDA-recommended Dosing

Renal cell carcinoma

As a single agent

60 mg once daily

In combination with nivolumab

40 mg once daily

Hepatocellular carcinoma

60 mg once daily

Differentiated thyroid cancer and neuroendocrine tumors

Adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with bodyweight greater than or equal to 40 kg

60 mg once daily

Pediatric patients 12 years and older with bodyweight less than 40 kg

40 mg once daily

Modify dosage for drug interactions, moderate hepatic impairment, or adverse reactions.

Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:

1.      Cabometyx [package insert]. Alameda, CA: Exelixis, Inc.; October 2025.

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October 09, 2026