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Edaravone Injection (Radicava)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-2AB7C20A
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: March 9, 2018
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Edaravone (Radicava) is covered only for the FDA‑approved indication of ALS in adults and excludes off‑label uses and patients under 18. Coverage requires documentation of El Escorial diagnostic criteria, %FVC ≥80%, all ALSFRS‑R item scores ≥2, disease duration ≤2 years for initial approval, reauthorization every 12 months with documented clinical benefit (approval duration 12 months).
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (FDA-approved indication)."
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