Limited coverage drugs – methylphenidate extended-release

Generic name	methylphenidate extended-release
Strength	18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, 54 mg
Form	extended-release tablets

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

For patients 6 years of age and older diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who require 12 hours of continuous coverage for hyperactivity, impulsivity, or inattention that interferes with functioning AND have been previously tried on one of the following with unsatisfactory results* or intolerance: immediate‑ or sustained-release methylphenidate OR immediate- or sustained-release dextroamphetamine. * See Special Notes below

Indefinite

Practitioner exemptions

• No practitioner exemptions.

Special notes

• "Unsatisfactory results" is defined as no demonstrated effectiveness for symptoms of ADHD or functional impairment secondary to ADHD after a minimum 1 week trial of an adequate dose of immediate- or sustained-release medication. Specific details of drug, dose and duration tried, and unsatisfactory response are required, as applicable.

• Coverage is not intended for "performance enhancement" in patientswho do not have symptoms or functional impairment.

Special Authority request forms

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• 5472 – Medication Coverage for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (PDF)