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Sildenafil injection (Revatio)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-97B26F30
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: January 1, 2019
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Revatio (sildenafil) injection is covered only for FDA‑approved treatment of WHO Group I pulmonary arterial hypertension to improve exercise ability in patients with idiopathic PAH or PAH associated with connective tissue disease (NYHA Class II or III); off‑label uses and other WHO groups are excluded. Key requirements: right heart catheterization–confirmed diagnosis, documented NYHA Class II/III and disease etiology, and no concurrent nitrate or riociguat (Adempas) use.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Current medication list or clinical notes documenting absence of concurrent nitrate medications and absence of Adempas (riociguat) use."
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