Drug - Erivedge (vismodegib) [Genentech, Inc]
January 2013
Therapeutic area - Oral Oncology
Quantity Limit = 34 tablets
ERIVEDGE™ (vismodegib) capsule is a hedgehog pathway inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with metastatic basal cell carcinoma, or with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has recurred following surgery or who are not candidates for surgery, and who are not candidates for radiation. The 2012 NCCN guidelines recommend enrolling the patient in a clinical trial as the preferred options for patients with residual BBC where further surgery and radiation are contraindicated. The dose of vismodegib is 150 mg once daily.
Erivedge is subject to quantity level limits and prior authorization.
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