Limited coverage criteria – aripiprazole monohydrate

Last updated on December 17, 2025

 

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Generic name

aripiprazole monohydrate

Brand

Strength

Form

Ability Maintena 300 mg, 400 mg vial for injection
Abilify Asimtufii 720 mg/2.4 mL, 960 mg/3.2 mL prefilled syringe

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

Management of the manifestations of schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders (not dementia-related) in:

  • Patients who have tried oral aripiprazole, risperidone or paliperidone, and
    • At least one other antipsychotic agent, and
    • Who continue to be inadequately controlled at maximally-tolerated doses

OR

  • Patients who are currently receiving a conventional depot antipsychotic, and
    • Are experiencing significant side effects such as extrapyramidal symptoms or tardive dyskinesia

OR

  • Patients with a history of non-adherence to antipsychotic medications resulting in important negative outcomes such as repeated hospitalizations

Indefinite

Practitioner exemptions

  • None

Special notes

  • Criteria applicable to all plans including Plan G
  • Coverage is not available for this formulation under Plan P

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