Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, PPO, EPO)
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate)
Drugs for the Blood : Drugs to Prevent Blood Clots
  • Quantity Limit: 0.7 mL per 1 fill(s).
  • ST_APPLIES
  • I. Health Net Approved Indications and Usage Guidelines: A. Psoriatic Arthritis: 1. Diagnosis of Active Psoriatic Arthritis; AND 2. Confirmed by a Rheumatologist or Dermatologist; AND 3. Failure or clinically significant adverse effects to MTX unless contraindicated. B. Plaque Psoriasis: 1. Diagnosis of chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis; AND 2. Prescribed by a Dermatologist or Rheumatologist; AND 3. Failure or clinically significant adverse effects to ONE of the following therapies either alone or in combination, unless contraindicated: i. Methotrexate up to a dose of 15-20 mg/week; OR ii. If methotrexate is contraindicated, failure or clinically significant adverse effects to PUVA Therapy or UVB, or cyclosporine or acitretin. II. Authorization Limit: 6 months or to member's renewal date, whichever is longer.
  • PA_APPLIES
  • Orally administered anticancer medication.