UnitedHealthcare
Sutent (sunitinib)
Drugs for Cancer : Drugs for Cancer
  • Orally administered anticancer medication.
  • Prior Authorization: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Kidney Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET), Soft Tissue Sarcoma:
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

    Thyroid Carcinoma:
    Duration: 12 Month(s)

  • Quantity Limit: limit maximum 1 EA PER 1 day(s)
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET):
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 12 month(s)

    Kidney Cancer:
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 12 month(s)
    Drug Policy Based On: NCCN Guidelines
    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

    Soft Tissue Sarcoma:
    Duration: 12 Month(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: = 12 month(s)
    Drug Policy Based On: 1 of FDA Approved Indications;NCCN Guidelines
    Diagnosis Types: 1 of All FDA-approved indications;Alveolar soft part sarcoma;Angiosarcoma;Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST);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: 12 Month(s)

  • Step Therapy: Thyroid Carcinoma:
    ST Single Brand