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Bezlotoxumab (Zinplava)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-F21D1FF9
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: January 1, 2019
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Covered: one dose of bezlotoxumab (Zinplava) to reduce recurrence of C. difficile infection only for patients currently receiving antibacterial treatment for CDI who are at high risk for recurrence; off‑label uses are excluded and prior receipt of Zinplava disqualifies approval. Key requirements: documentation of CDI diagnosis, current antibacterial therapy, high‑risk factors, no prior Zinplava receipt, and if the patient has congestive heart failure a clinical justification that expected benefit outweighs risk.
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"Indicated to reduce recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection in individuals who are receiving antibacterial drug treatment for Clostridium difficile infection and are at a high risk for Clostr..."
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