DUOBRII (halobetasol propionate and tazarotene)

SELF ADMINISTRATION - Topical

Indications for Prior Authorization:
  • Indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults.
Patients must meet the following criteria for the indication(s) above:
  • Initial therapy request:
    • Diagnosis of plaque psoriasis (chart notes required) with body surface area involvement less than or equal to 20%, AND
    • Patient is 18 years of age or older, AND
    • Prescribed by or in consultation with a dermatologist, AND
    • Failure of generic halobetasol propionate and generic clobetasol propionate, AND
    • Failure of generic tazarotene, AND
    • Request does not exceed 200 grams per month (two tubes per month)
    • Approval duration: 8 weeks
  • Continued therapy request:
    • For plaque psoriasis:
      • Currently receiving medication or patient has previously met initial approval criteria, AND
      • Current chart note documentation supports patient is responding positively to therapy, AND
      • If request is for a dose/quantity increase, new dose does not exceed 200 grams per month (two tubes per month)
Diagnoses/Indications for which coverage is NOT authorized:
  • Non-FDA approved indications unless sufficient evidence based documentation support of efficacy and safety in accordance with off-label use policy.
Dosing:
  • Apply a thin layer once daily to cover only affected areas and rub in gently.  If a bath or shower is taken prior to application, the skin should be dry before applying the lotion.
  • Total dosage should not exceed approximately 50 grams per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
  • Discontinue treatment when control is achieved.
  • Avoid application to the face, groin or in the axillae
 

Last review date: October 15, 2019

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