Drug - Gilenya (fingolimod) [Novartis]
October 2013
Therapeutic area - Multiple Sclerosis
Gilenya (fingolimod) is indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations and to delay the accumulation of physical disability.
Gilenya is being used as monotherapy for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis AND
After documented compliance of at least 6 months of therapy unless contraindicated, has had an inadequate response to Copaxone
Inadequate response is defined as meeting two of the following three criteria during treatment with another Disease Modifying Drug:
34 capsules per 34-day supply
Gilenya is supplied as a carton of 28 capsules containing 2 folded blister cards of 14 capsules per blister card [NDC 0078-0607-51] and as a carton of 7 capsules containing 1 blister card of 7 capsules per blister card [NDC 0078-0607-89].
MHCP Provider Call Center 651-431-2700 or 800-366-5411