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Prior Authorization Protocol

ADZENYS XR-ODT, DYANAVEL XR (amphetamine extended-release), QUILLICHEW ER, QUILLIVANT XR (methylphenidate extended release) 



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  1. FDA Approved Indications:
    • Dyanavel XR, Quillichew ER, Quillivant XR: For the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Adzenys XR-ODT: For the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older.
  2. Health Net Approved Indications and Usage Guidelines:
    • Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    AND

    • Medical justification why other dosage forms cannot be used (e.g., inability to swallow tablets or capsules)
  3. Coverage is Not Authorized For:
    • Non-FDA approved indications, which are not listed in the Health Net Approved Indications and Usage Guidelines section, unless there is sufficient documentation of efficacy and safety in the published literature.
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  5. Therapeutic Alternatives:
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    * Requires Prior Authorization
  6. Recommended Dosing Regimen and Authorization Limit:
    Drug Dosing Regimen Authorization Limit

    Dyanavel XR

    Patients 6 years and above:
    2.5 - 5 mg PO QD

    Dose may be increased every 4 to 7 days in increments of 2.5 to 10 mg per day to a maximum of 20 mg/day.

    Length of Benefit

    Adzenys XR-ODT

    Patients 6 to 17 years:
    6.3 mg PO QD

    Increase dose in increments of 3.1 mg or 6.3 mg at weekly intervals. 
    The maximum recommended dose is 18.8 mg/day for patients 6 to 12 years, and 12.5 mg for patients 13 to 17 years.

    Patients 18 years and above:
    12.5 mg PO QD

    Length of Benefit

    Quillichew ER

    Patients 6 years and above:
    20 mg PO QD

    Dose may be titrated weekly in increments of 10 mg, 15 mg, or 20 mg per day. Daily dosage above 60 mg is not recommended

    Length of Benefit

    Quillivant XR

    Patients 6 years and above:
    20 mg PO QD

    Dose may be titrated weekly in increments of 10 mg to 20 mg. Daily dosage above 60 mg is not recommended

    Length of Benefit

  7. Product Availability:

    Adzenys XR-ODT: Extended-release orally disintegrating tablets: 3.1 mg, 6.3 mg, 9.4 mg, 12.5 mg, 15.7 mg, 18.8 mg
    Dyanavel XR: Extended-release oral suspension: 2.5 mg/ml
    Quillichew ER: extended-release chewable tablets: 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg
    Quillivant XR: extended-release oral suspension: 25 mg (5mg/ml)

  8. References:

    1. Dyanavel XR [package insert]. Monmouth Junction, NJ: Tris Pharma: November 2015.
    2. MicromedexR DrugDEX, (online database). Truven Health Analytics, Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. Accessed: June 2016.
    3. Adzenys XR-ODT [package insert]. Grand Prairie, TX: Neos Therapeutics. January 2016.
    4. Quillichew ER [package insert]. Monmouth Junction, NJ: Tris Pharma. December 2015.
    5. Quillivant XR [package insert]. Monmouth Junction, NJ: Tris Pharma. May 2016.

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