Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Piqray 3091-H P2026

Drug

PIQRAY  (alpelisib)

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
Piqray (alpelisib) 300 mg daily dose (packaged as Piqray 150 mg tablets)	56 tablets per 28 days
Piqray (alpelisib) 250 mg daily dose (packaged as Piqray 200 mg and Piqray 50 mg tablets)	56 tablets (28- 200 mg tablets and 28- 50 mg tablets) per 28 days
Piqray (alpelisib) 200 mg daily dose (packaged as Piqray 200 mg tablets)	28 tablets per 28 days

FDA-recommended Dosing

Recommended dosage: 300 mg once daily

Dose modifications may be needed for adverse reactions.

Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:

1.      Piqray [package insert]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; January 2024.

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June 14, 2026