Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Benlysta 3027-H P2026

Drug

BENLYSTA  (belimumab)

Policy:

Program Description

The standard limit is designed to allow a quantity sufficient for the most common uses of the medication. If the 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.

Covered Quantities

Coverage up to the exception limits may be provided with prior authorization via the Specialty Post Limit Quantity Exception Criteria for approval.

Medication	Standard Limit	Exception Limit
Benlysta (belimumab) 200 mg/mL single-dose prefilled autoinjector/ single-dose prefilled syringe	4 autoinjectors/syringes per 28 days	8 autoinjectors/syringes per 28 days
Benlysta (belimumab) 120 mg per 5 mL single-dose vial	9 vials per 28 days	Induction dose ·     Up to 100 kg: 27 vials per 28 days ·     Above 100 kg: 51 vials per 28 days Maintenance dose (above 100 kg): 17 vials per 28 days
Benlysta (belimumab) 400 mg per 20 mL single-dose vial	3 vials per 28 days	Induction dose ·     Up to 100 kg: 9 vials per 28 days ·     Above 100 kg: 15 vials per 28 days Maintenance dose (above 100 kg): 5 vials per 28 days

FDA-recommended Dosing

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Adults, subcutaneous

200 mg once weekly

Pediatric patients (5 to less than 18 years of age), subcutaneous

·     ≥ 40 kg: 200 mg once weekly

·     15 kg to < 40 kg: 200 mg once every 2 weeks

Adults and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older, intravenous

10 mg/kg at 2-week intervals for the first 3 doses and at 4-week intervals thereafter

Lupus Nephritis

Adults, subcutaneous

400 mg once weekly for 4 doses, then 200 mg once weekly thereafter

Pediatric patients (5 to less than 18 years of age), subcutaneous

·     ≥ 40 kg: 400 mg once weekly for 4 doses, then 200 mg once weekly thereafter

·     15 kg to < 40 kg: 200 mg once weekly for 4 doses, then 200 mg once every 2 weeks thereafter

Adults and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older, intravenous

10 mg/kg at 2-week intervals for the first 3 doses and at 4-week intervals thereafter

Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:

1.      Benlysta [package insert]. Philadelphia, PA: GlaxoSmithKline LLC; June 2025.

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June 14, 2026