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Methylnaltrexone (Relistor) prior authorization form

Prior authorization form and clinical criteria for Relistor (tablets and syringe/vial) for treatment of opioid-induced constipation in adults, including requirements for initial authorization and re-authorization documentation.

Policy Summary

PayerColorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans

PolicyMethylnaltrexone (Relistor) prior authorization form

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeNo material change

Effective Date

Next Review Date

Key ActionPrescriber must complete this form to request initial authorization or re-authorization for Relistor and document prior trial/failure of Amitiza AND Movantik (or list contraindication/intolerance); include prescriber signature and for re-authorizations submit documentation of clinical improvement from baseline.

POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

No material clinical/coverage changes

2Form variants (tablets, syringe/vial)

4Required baseline criteria

2Allowed prior therapy pathways

Coverage Summary

Coverage stance: covered_with_criteria. Scope: prior authorization form and clinical criteria for Relistor (tablets and syringe/vial) for treatment of opioid-induced constipation in adults. The policy includes requirements for initial authorization and re-authorization. Two formulation variants are addressed: tablets and syringe/vial (injectable), each with specified clinical criteria.

Relistor Tablets - Initial Therapy Criteria

Relistor Tablets - Coverage Criteria

Covered when ALL of the following are met:

ALL of the following

ALL of the following
- Diagnosis of opioid-induced constipation with chronic non-cancer pain (including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent opioid dosage escalation)
- Beneficiary is age 18 or older
- No known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction
- Beneficiary has received opioids for at least 4 weeks duration>= 4 weeks
- Either prior therapy barrier satisfied
  - Beneficiary has tried and failed Amitiza AND Movantik
  - Beneficiary has a contraindication or intolerance to Amitiza AND Movantik
    Prescriber must list contraindication/intolerance

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Relistor tablets — thresholds & rapid facts

Age threshold>= 18 years

Opioid exposure duration>= 4 weeks

Form variantsTablets, Syringe/Vial (2)

Required baseline criteriaDiagnosis of OIC; No mechanical GI obstruction; Age >=18; Opioid use >=4 weeks (4 items)

Allowed prior therapy pathwaysFailure of Amitiza AND Movantik OR documented contraindication/intolerance to both (2 pathways)

Relistor Syringe/Vial - Initial Therapy Criteria

Relistor Syringe/Vial - Coverage Criteria

Covered when ALL of the following are met (two distinct diagnosis pathways allowed):

ALL of the following

Diagnosis pathway
- Diagnosis of opioid-induced constipation with chronic non-cancer pain (including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent opioid dosage escalation)
- Diagnosis of opioid-induced constipation with advanced illness or pain caused by active cancer and requires opioid dosage escalation for palliative care
Beneficiary is age 18 or older
No known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction
Beneficiary has received opioids for at least 4 weeks duration>= 4 weeks
Either prior therapy barrier satisfied
- Beneficiary has tried and failed Amitiza AND Movantik
- Beneficiary has a contraindication, or intolerance to Amitiza AND Movantik
  Prescriber must list contraindication/intolerance

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The injectable formulation (syringe/vial) includes two distinct diagnosis pathways: chronic non-cancer pain and advanced illness or active cancer requiring opioid dosage escalation for palliative care, either of which may satisfy the diagnosis pathway requirement for coverage.

Continuation Therapy / Re-authorization Criteria

Re-authorization Requirement

Re-authorization requires:

ALL of the following

Documentation that beneficiary has had an improvement in their symptoms from baseline

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Documentation Required

Re-authorization clinical improvement documentation

For re-authorization requests, submit clinical documentation showing the beneficiary has had an improvement in their symptoms compared with baseline.

Provider Actions & Documentation Requirements

Prior Authorization

Prior authorization required

Prescriber must complete this prior authorization form to request initial authorization or re-authorization for Relistor (tablets or syringe/vial).

Documentation Required

Document prior therapy or contraindication

Document prior trial and failure of Amitiza AND Movantik, or document a contraindication/intolerance to both and list the reason.

Documentation Required

Prescriber signature requirement

Prescriber signature is mandatory on the form certifying that the information provided is accurate and complete; signer must date the form.

Background

Background: This form collects beneficiary, prescriber, and drug information to support prior authorization for Relistor in tablet or syringe/vial (injectable) formulations for opioid-induced constipation. The form requires prescriber completion for initial authorization and re-authorization, and the injectable pathway includes distinct options for chronic non-cancer pain versus advanced illness/palliative cancer care when opioid dose escalation is required.

Definitions: Opioid-induced constipation — constipation attributed to opioid use; specific clinical definition not provided on the form.

Policy Summary

PayerColorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans

PolicyMethylnaltrexone (Relistor) prior authorization form

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeNo material change

Effective Date

Next Review Date

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Methylnaltrexone (Relistor) prior authorization form

Coverage Summary

Relistor Tablets - Initial Therapy Criteria

Relistor Syringe/Vial - Initial Therapy Criteria

Continuation Therapy / Re-authorization Criteria

Provider Actions & Documentation Requirements

Applicable Codes

Background

Clinical Evidence

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