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Sutent (sunitinib)
Drugs for Cancer : Drugs for Cancer
  • Step Therapy Applies
  • Quantity Limits Apply
  • Must use AcariaHlth Sp Rx. Anti-Cancer:Maximum $200 copayment per State Law.
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor:
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 1 plan year
    Specialist Required: Yes
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Specialist Type(s): Oncologist
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 1 plan year

    Kidney Cancer:
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 1 plan year
    Specialist Required: Yes
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Specialist Type(s): Oncologist
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 1 plan year
    Drug Policy Based On: 1 of FDA Approved Indications;NCCN Guidelines
    Supporting Documentation Requirements: Lab Tests
    ECOG Score Requirement Included in Policy: N/A
    Policy Includes Reference to Coverage for Non Clear Cell Histology: No
    If Non-Clear Cell Histology is Referenced in Policy is There a Trial and Failure Requirement: No

    Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET):
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 6 Month(s)
    Specialist Required: Yes
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Specialist Type(s): Oncologist
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 6 month(s)

  • Prior Authorization: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Kidney Cancer:
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 1 plan year
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

    Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET):
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 6 Month(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes