Medi-Cal Rx to require prior authorization for migraine med Reyvow
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Effective February 1, 2024, Medi-Cal Rx will require prior authorization (PA) for Reyvow (lasmiditan succinate), which is used to treat migraines. PAs will be required for new and renewing prescriptions.

Alternatives not requiring a PA request are listed on the Medi-Cal Rx Contract Drugs List and include:

  • Imitrex (sumatriptan)
  • Amerge (naratriptan)
  • Maxalt and Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan)
  • Nurtec ODT (rimegepant)
  • Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)
  • Ergotamine/caffeine

For more information, see the announcement.

Questions? Contact the Medi-Cal Rx Customer Service Center (CSC) at (800) 977-2273 or MediCalRxEducationOutreach@magellanhealth.com.

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