UnitedHealthcare
Cosentyx (secukinumab)
Drugs for the Skin : Drugs for the Skin
  • Prior Authorization: Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

  • Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis:
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Specialist Required: Yes
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Specialist Type(s): Rheumatologist
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 12 month(s)

    Psoriasis (PsO):
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Specialist Required: Yes
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Specialist Type(s): Dermatologist
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 12 month(s)
    TB Test required: No
    History of Plaque Psoriasis: N/A
    Overall % of Body Surface For Initiation: 3
    Overall % of Body Surface For Initiation With Sensitive Areas: 3
    Psoriasis Classification: Moderate-Severe
    Sensitive Area BSA Percent override: No

  • Step Therapy: ST Generic and Brand