Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, PPO, EPO)
Sutent (sunitinib)
Drugs for Cancer : Drugs for Cancer
  • Step Therapy: Thyroid Carcinoma:
    ST Single Brand

  • Available only through Specialty Pharmacy; May process through Pharmacy or Medical benefit depending on Patient location;
    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;
  • Quantity Limit: 1 capsule per 1 day(s).
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Specialty Pharmacy Provider(s): Accredo Health Group, Inc.
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: N/A

    Kidney Cancer:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: N/A
    Drug Policy Based On: Payer Specific
    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):
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: N/A

    Soft Tissue Sarcoma:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Medical Test Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: N/A
    Drug Policy Based On: 1 of FDA Approved Indications;NCCN Guidelines
    Diagnosis Types: 3 of Angiosarcoma;as a single agent;Soft tissue sarcoma;Solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma
    Physician attestation of diagnostic or lab test required: No
    ECOG Score Requirement Included in Policy: N/A
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes

    Thyroid Carcinoma:
    Duration: 1 year(s)

  • Prior Authorization: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Kidney Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET), Soft Tissue Sarcoma:
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Duration: 1 year(s)

    Thyroid Carcinoma:
    Duration: 1 year(s)

  • PA Applies