Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, PPO, EPO)
Ilaris (canakinumab (PF))
Drugs for Pain and Fever : Arthritis and Pain Drugs
  • Quantity Limit: 2 vials per 28 day(s).
  • Adult Onset Stills Disease (AOSD):
    Age Requirement: >= 2
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: Unspecified

    Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS):
    Age Requirement: >= 4
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: No
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: Unspecified

    Periodic Fever Syndromes:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: No
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: Unspecified

  • Step Therapy: ST Single Generic

  • Prior Authorization: Adult Onset Stills Disease (AOSD):
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Age Requirement: >= 2
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

    Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS):
    Age Requirement: >= 4
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

    Periodic Fever Syndromes:
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

  • PA Applies
  • Available only through Specialty Pharmacy; Limited access;
    For FAX form click HERE
    Our electronic prior authorization (ePA) process is the preferred method for submitting pharmacy prior authorization requests. Creating an account is free, easy and helps patients get their medications sooner. You can complete the process through your current electronic health record/electronic medical record (EHR/EMR) system or by using one of these ePA sites:
     Log in to Surescripts
     Log in to CoverMyMeds; For details on drug coverage click  HERE;