JUBLIA (efinaconazole)
SELF ADMINISTRATION - TOPICAL
Indications for Prior Authorization:
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Treatment of onychomycosis (tinea unguium) of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
Coverage criteria:
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Medical record documentation confirms onychomycosis is medically necessary and not cosmetic in nature, AND
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Treatment failure of at least one oral antifungal for onychomycosis (i.e. terbinafine, itraconazole, or alternative azole) AND ciclopirox nail lacquer 8% topical solution.
Dosing:
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Apply one drop of Jublia onto the affected toenail once daily for 48 weeks. For the big toenail, a second drop may be necessary.
Coverage Duration:
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48 weeks
Authorization is Not Covered for the Following:
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Non-FDA approved indications that are not listed in this policy do not meet the coverage criteria established by the Western Health Advantage (WHA) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
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Cosmetic treatment of onychomycosis.
Last review date: September 11, 2020