Formulary Digital Edition July 2011

This expanded indication for Amvuttra makes it the first and only FDA-approved treatment for transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) and the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR-PN) in adults.

Tremfya is also approved to treat patients with plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis and is available as both a subcutaneous and intravenous induction option.

Optum Rx's new cost-based program uses an internal algorithm that leverages multiple available industry data sources, such as NADAC and PAC, to inform reimbursement.

Optum Rx has eliminated reauthorization for almost 70 drugs for chronic diseases, about 10% of its overall pharmacy prior authorizations.

Regulators are expected to make a decision in the third quarter of 2025 on Kerendia to treat patients with heart failure with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%.

Steqeyma is one of seven Stelara biosimilars that have been approved by the FDA.