FENORTHO (fenoprofen)
SELF ADMINISTRATION - Oral
Indications for Prior Authorization:
- Relief of mild to moderate pain in adults
- Relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
- Relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
Patients must meet the following criteria for the indication(s) above:
- Used for the relief of mild to moderate pain in adults, or rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, AND
- Chart note documentation is provided and confirms: patient has tried and failed two preferred generic prescription strength oral NSAIDs (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs), one of the two must be generic Fenoprofen tablets OR there is a medically appropriate reason why generic alternatives cannot be tried
Dosing:
- Mild to moderate pain:
- 200 mg given orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis:
- 400 to 600 mg orally 3 or 4 times a day
- Maximum total daily dosage: 3,200 mg
Last review date: July 17, 2018