Mektovi (binimetinib)

Indications for Prior Authorization

Mektovi (binimetinib)
  • For diagnosis of BRAF V600E or V600K unresectable or metastatic melanoma
    Indicated in combination with Braftovi (encorafenib), for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

  • For diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
    Indicated in combination with Braftovi (encorafenib) for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

Criteria

Mektovi

Prior Authorization (Initial Authorization)

Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)
For diagnosis of Melanoma

  • One of the following diagnoses:
    • Unresectable melanoma
    • Metastatic melanoma
    AND
  • Cancer is BRAF V600E or V600K mutant type as detected by an FDA-approved test (THxID-BRAF Kit) or performed at a facility approved by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
  • AND
  • Used in combination with encorafenib
  • AND
  • One of the following:
    • Trial and failure, contraindication or intolerance to one of the following:
      • Cotellic
      • Mekinist
      OR
    • For continuation of prior therapy
Mektovi

Prior Authorization (Initial Authorization)

Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)
For diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

  • Diagnosis of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
  • AND
  • Cancer is BRAF V600E mutant type as detected by an FDA-approved test (THxID-BRAF Kit) or performed at a facility approved by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
  • AND
  • Used in combination with encorafenib
Mektovi

Prior Authorization (Reauthorization)

Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)
For diagnosis of All indications listed above

  • Patient does not show evidence of progressive disease while on therapy
P & T Revisions

2024-06-05, 2023-11-29, 2023-07-20, 2023-06-19, 2022-05-23, 2021-06-09, 2020-06-02

  1. Mektovi Prescribing Information. Array Biopharma Inc. Boulder, CO. October 2023.
  2. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Clinical practice guidelines in oncology: Melanoma: Cutaneous v.2.2024. Available at: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/cutaneous_melanoma.pdf. Accessed May 31, 2024.

  • 2024-06-05: 2024 Annual Review. No criteria changes. Updated references.
  • 2023-11-29: Addition of new indication for NSCLC. Updated background and references.
  • 2023-07-20: update guideline
  • 2023-06-19: Annual review
  • 2022-05-23: Annual Review
  • 2021-06-09: Annual Review
  • 2020-06-02: Annual Review

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