Limited coverage drugs – naproxen EC

Last updated on August 20, 2024

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Generic name	naproxen
Strength	250 mg, 375 mg, 500 mg
Form	enteric-coated tablet

Special Authority criteria	Approval period
For the treatment of patients who have a: Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, or lupus OR Treatment failure on optimal doses of, or intolerance to, both ibuprofen and naproxen.	Indefinite

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

For the treatment of patients who have a:

Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, or lupus

Treatment failure on optimal doses of, or intolerance to, both ibuprofen and naproxen.

Indefinite

Practitioner exemptions

Practitioners in the following specialty are not required to submit a Special Authority request form for coverage:

Pediatrics
Pediatric cardiology
Pediatric general surgery
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Rheumatology

Special notes

Treatment failure on or intolerance to the specific medications listed in the above criteria is required.

Special Authority request form(s)

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HLTH 5328 - General Special Authority Request (PDF, 656KB)

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Limited coverage drugs – naproxen EC

Practitioner exemptions

Special notes

Special Authority request form(s)