Limited coverage drugs – pimecrolimus

Last updated on September 26, 2024

Generic name / strength / form

pimecrolimus cream - any strength

Criteria

Approval period

Diagnosis of eczema

PLUS

Medication prescribed by a dermatologist

PLUS one of the following:

  • Patient is refractory to 3 months of specified potent topical corticosteroid therapy

OR

  • Patient is intolerant to specified topical corticosteroid treatment

Indefinite

Practitioner exemptions

No practitioner exemptions

Special notes

  • Potent corticosteroid medication to be specified

Special Authority requests

The SA request should be completed by a dermatologist.