Limited coverage drugs – isavuconazole

Last updated on February 5, 2024

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Generic name		isavuconazole
Strength		100 mg
Form		capsules

Special Authority criteria	Approval period
For the treatment of Invasive Mucormycosis (IM) in adults when: Prescribed by infectious disease specialist AND The patient is established on isavuconazole in hospital	8 weeks

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

For the treatment of Invasive Mucormycosis (IM) in adults when:

Prescribed by infectious disease specialist

AND

The patient is established on isavuconazole in hospital

8 weeks

Practitioner exemptions

None

Special notes

Isavuconazole is not indicated and reimbursed for prophylaxis of IM
PharmaCare coverage of isavuconazole is limited to 600 mg per day for the first two days (loading doses), followed by the expectation to use 200 mg daily (maintenance dosing)

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Limited coverage drugs – isavuconazole

Practitioner exemptions

Special notes

Special Authority request form(s)