Product Details

Apo-Almotriptan

Almotriptan
6.25 mg
Tablet


DIN/PIN/NPN

02405792

Manufacturer

Apotex Inc.

Formulary Listing Date

2013-09-27  

Unit Price

9.7833

Amount MOH Pays

9.7833

Coverage Status

Off-Formulary Interchangeable Exceptional Access Program Product

ODB Formulary Therapeutic Classification

Therapeutic Note

NO

ATC Code

N02CC05

Interchangeable Products

DIN/ PIN/ NPN Brand name Unit Price Amount MOH pays
02398435 Mylan-Almotriptan 9.7833 9.7833
02248128 Axert NA NA
02405792 Apo-Almotriptan 9.7833 9.7833
 

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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