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Austedo (deutetrabenazine)
Drugs for the Nervous System : Drugs for the Nervous System
  • Quantity Limits Apply
  • Prior Authorization: Chorea in Huntington's Disease:
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

    Tardive Dyskinesia (TD):
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

  • Chorea in Huntington's Disease:
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Specialist Required: Yes
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Specialist Type(s): Neurologist
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 12 month(s)

    Tardive Dyskinesia (TD):
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Specialist Required: Yes
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Specialist Type(s): 1 of Neurologist;Psychiatrist
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 12 month(s)
    AIMS Score: N/A
    Patient Must Not Have Congenital LQTS or Arrhythmias Associated with Prolonged QT Interval: No
    Patient Must Not Have Risk of Suicidal Behavior and Unstable Psychiatric Symptoms: No
    Concomitant Use With Other VMAT inhibitors Prohibited: Yes
    Supporting Documentation Requirements: 2 of Chart Notes;Lab Tests;Medical Tests;Medication History
    Reauthorization Supporting Documentation Requirements: 3 of Improvement in AIMS Score;Meet initial criteria;Successful response to therapy