Pedmark (sodium thiosulfate injection, solution)

Indications for Prior Authorization

Pedmark (sodium thiosulfate injection, solution)
  • For diagnosis of Prophylaxis of Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity.
    Indicated to reduce the risk of ototoxicity associated with cisplatin in pediatric patients 1 month of age and older with localized, non-metastatic solid tumors. Limitations of Use: The safety and efficacy of Pedmark have not been established when administered following cisplatin infusions longer than 6 hours. Pedmark may not reduce the risk of ototoxicity when administered following longer cisplatin infusions, because irreversible ototoxicity may have already occurred.

Criteria

Pedmark

Prior Authorization

Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)

  • Diagnosis of solid tumors
  • AND
  • Disease is BOTH of the following:
    • Localized
    • Non-Metastatic
    AND
  • Used for the prevention of ototoxicity due to cisplatin-based chemotherapy
  • AND
  • Patient is 1 month of age or older
  • AND
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with an oncologist
P & T Revisions

2024-11-01, 2022-11-21

  1. Pedmark Prescribing Information. Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hoboken, NJ. September 2022.
  2. Clinical Consult - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology specialist. November 15, 2022.

  • 2024-11-01: Annual review - no criteria changes.
  • 2022-11-21: New UM PA Criteria

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