Product Details

Amerge

Naratriptan Hydrochloride
1 mg
Tablet


DIN/PIN/NPN

02237820

Manufacturer

GlaxoSmithKline Inc., GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care

Formulary Listing Date

2010-03-02  

Unit Price

NA

Amount MOH Pays

NA

Coverage Status

Off-Formulary Interchangeable Exceptional Access Program Product

ODB Formulary Therapeutic Classification

Therapeutic Note

NO

ATC Code

N02CC02

Interchangeable Products

DIN/ PIN/ NPN Brand name Unit Price Amount MOH pays
02314290 Teva-Naratriptan 11.9038 11.9038
02237820 Amerge NA NA
 

LU Clinical Criteria

NO  

EAP Criteria

Therapeutic Class Reimbursement Criteria
Migraine Drugs

Almotriptan

  • Brand(s): Axert
  • Dosage Form/Strength: 6 mg, 12.5mg tablet

Naratriptan

  • Brand(s): Amerge
  • Dosage Form/Strength: 1 mg, 2.5 mg tablet

Rizatriptan

  • Brand(s): Maxalt, Maxalt RPD
  • Dosage Form/Strength: 5 mg, 10 mg tablet and wafer

Sumatriptan

  • Brand(s): Imitrex
  • Dosage Form/Strength: 50 mg, 100 mg tablet

For the treatment of migraines with or without aura in patients who failed adequate trials of other medications for migraines (e.g., acetaminophen, NSAIDs) and where the following information is provided: 

  • Details of migraine prophylactic regimens (e.g., amitriptyline, beta-blockers) tried or rationale why they are inappropriate; AND 

  • The number of attacks, duration, and severity of migraines. 

Duration of Approval: 5 years 

Renewal requests may be considered for patients who continue to benefit from treatment. The physician must provide the frequency of triptan use. 

Warning: The frequent use of triptans (i.e., more than three days per week for longer than three months at a time) may predispose a patient to developing triptan-induced chronic daily headaches.

EAP Drug Request Form:

Standard Form for EAP Drug Requests

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