Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, PPO, EPO)
Nexlizet (bempedoic acid-ezetimibe)
Drugs for the Heart : Drugs for Cholesterol
  • Quantity Limit: 1 tablet per 1 day(s).
  • PA Applies
  • ASCVD:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Required Medical Information: History of CVD or ASCVD
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: Unspecified
    ASCVD - Pooled Cohort Risk Assessment: N/A
    Baseline LDL-C Level to Initiate Therapy (% reduction): <= 50
    Baseline LDL-C Level to Initiate Therapy (mgdL): >= 70
    Concomitant therapy required with Bile acid sequestrant or niacin: No
    Concomitant therapy required with ezetimibe: No
    Concomitant therapy required with maximally tolerated statin: No
    Documentation Period of LDL-C Levels: N/A
    History of CVD presumed to be of Atherosclerotic origin: No
    LDL-C Level for Reauthorization (mgdL): Unspecified
    LDL-C Level for Reauthorization (% reduction): Unspecified
    Lifestyle modifications required: No
    Duration of Statin Step Failure: N/A
    Duration of Ezetimibe Step Failure: N/A
    Ezetimibe Step is Optional: No
    LDL-C Goal for Optional Ezetimibe Step (% reduction): N/A
    Statin Intolerance Defined: No
    PushTronex MUST be used after Syringe or Sureclick: No

    HeFH:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Required Medical Information: Genetic confirmation of mutation in LDL receptor
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: Unspecified
    Baseline LDL-C Level to Initiate Therapy (% reduction): < 50
    Baseline LDL-C Level to Initiate Therapy (mgdL): >= 70
    Concomitant therapy required with Bile acid sequestrant or niacin: No
    Concomitant therapy required with ezetimibe: No
    Concomitant therapy required with maximally tolerated statin: No
    Documentation Period of LDL-C Levels: N/A
    LDL-C Level for Reauthorization (mgdL): Unspecified
    LDL-C Level for Reauthorization (% reduction): Unspecified
    Lifestyle modifications required: No
    Diagnosis verbiage includes genetic testing ( LDLR, ApoB, PCSK9 or ARH mutations): No
    Diagnosis verbiage includes Simon Broome criteria: No
    Diagnosis verbiage includes WHODutch Lipid Network Criteria: No
    Diagnosis verbiage includes US MEDPED criteria: No
    Duration of Statin Step Failure: N/A
    Duration of Ezetimibe Step Failure: N/A
    Ezetimibe Step is Optional: No
    LDL-C Goal for Optional Ezetimibe Step (% reduction): N/A
    Statin Intolerance Defined: No
    PushTronex MUST be used after Syringe or Sureclick: No

  • Step Therapy: ST Multiple Generics


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  • Prior Authorization: Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes