Managed Care Pharmacy and Medical Drug Policies

In accordance with La. R.S. 46:460.51, et seq., prior to adopting, approving, amending, or implementing certain policies or procedures, LDH will publish the proposed policy or procedure for the purpose of soliciting public comments. For this purpose, a policy or procedure, as defined by the statute, shall mean a requirement governing the administration of managed care organizations specific to billing guidelines, medical management and utilization review guidelines, case management guidelines, claims processing guidelines and edits, grievance and appeals procedures and process, other guidelines or manuals containing pertinent information related to operations and pre-processing claims, and core benefits and services.

The following table contains the LDH and managed care organization pharmacy and medical drug policies that are open for public comment. To provide feedback, please complete this form. Refer to the links below the table for archived postings and public comments.

Item Number  Policy/Procedure Date Posted Comment Period Closed Status  Date Posted Comment Period Closed Status  Comment Period Closed Status  Status  Document Links
2025-HUMANA-MED-167 Paclitaxel – HCPCS code J9267 9208 10/29/25 12/13/25 Pending Paclitaxel – HCPCS code J9267 9208
2025-HUMANA-MED-168 carfilzomib, 1 mg – HCPCS code J9047 8997 10/29/25 12/13/25 Pending carfilzomib, 1 mg – HCPCS code J9047 8997
2025-HUMANA-MED-169 ocrelizumab, 1 mg – HCPCS code J2350 9165 10/29/25 12/13/25 Pending ocrelizumab, 1 mg – HCPCS code J2350 9165
2025-HB-MED-642 Bynfezia Pen, Sandostatin and Sandostatin LAR (Octreotide) / Octreotide Agents  10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Bynfezia Pen, Sandostatin and Sandostatin LAR (Octreotide) / Octreotide Agents 
2025-HB-MED-643 Somatuline Depot (lanreotide) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Somatuline Depot (lanreotide)
2025-HB-MED-646 Bevacizumab for Non-Ophthalmologic Indications  10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Bevacizumab for Non-Ophthalmologic Indications 
2025-HB-MED-632 Ketamine Injection (Ketalar) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Ketamine Injection (Ketalar)
2025-HB-MED-635 Darzalex (daratumumab) and Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Darzalex (daratumumab) and Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj)
2025-HB-MED-636 Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp)
2025-HB-MED-637 Provenge (sipuleucel-T) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Provenge (sipuleucel-T)
2025-HB-MED-638 Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr)
2025-HB-MED-639 Asparagine Specific Enzymes 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Asparagine Specific Enzymes
2025-HB-MED-640 Danyelza (naxitamab-gqgk) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Danyelza (naxitamab-gqgk)
2025-HB-MED-641 Pasireotide Agent: Signifor LAR (pasireotide) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Pasireotide Agent: Signifor LAR (pasireotide)
2025-HB-MED-624 Emrelis (telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Emrelis (telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv)
2025-HB-MED-625 Penpulimab-kcqx 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Penpulimab-kcqx
2025-HB-MED-626 Nulojix (belatacept) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Nulojix (belatacept)
2025-HB-MED-627 Drug Dosage, Frequency, and Route of Administration 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Drug Dosage, Frequency, and Route of Administration
2025-HB-MED-628 Off-Label Drug and Approved Orphan Drug Use 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Off-Label Drug and Approved Orphan Drug Use
2025-HB-MED-630 Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr)
2025-HB-MED-614 Lynozyfic (linvoseltamab-gcpt) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Lynozyfic (linvoseltamab-gcpt)
2025-HB-MED-615 Zusduri (mitomycin intravesical solution) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Zusduri (mitomycin intravesical solution)
2025-HB-MED-618 Rytelo (imetelstat) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Rytelo (imetelstat)
2025-HB-MED-619 Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm)
2025-HB-MED-620 Keytruda (pembrolizumab) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Keytruda (pembrolizumab)
2025-HB-MED-621 Levoleucovorin Agents 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Levoleucovorin Agents
2025-HB-MED-622 Lymphir (denileukin difititox-cxdl) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Lymphir (denileukin difititox-cxdl)
2025-HB-MED-623 Istodax (romidepsin) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Istodax (romidepsin)
2025-HB-MED-604 Iron Agents10/28/25 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Iron Agents
2025-HB-MED-605 Rituximab Agents for Non-Oncologic Indications 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Rituximab Agents for Non-Oncologic Indications
2025-HB-MED-606 Rituximab Agents for Oncologic Indications  10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Rituximab Agents for Oncologic Indications 
2025-HB-MED-607 Beleodaq (belinostat) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Beleodaq (belinostat)
2025-HB-MED-608 Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix)
2025-HB-MED-609 Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk)
2025-HB-MED-610 Opdivo (nivolumab) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Opdivo (nivolumab)
2025-HB-MED-611 Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab hyaluronidase-nvhy) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab hyaluronidase-nvhy)
2025-HB-MED-612 Yervoy (ipilimumab) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Yervoy (ipilimumab)
2025-HB-MED-613 Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel) 10/28/25 12/12/25 Pending Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel)
2025-HB-MED-594 Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) 10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw)
2025-HB-MED-595 Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) 10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl)
2025-HB-MED-596 Rybrevant (amivantamab-ymjw) 10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Rybrevant (amivantamab-ymjw)
2025-HB-MED-597 Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) 10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly)
2025-HB-MED-598 Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) 10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Zepzelca (lurbinectedin)
2025-HB-MED-599 Ryplazim (plasminogen, human-tvmh) 10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Ryplazim (plasminogen, human-tvmh)
2025-HB-MED-602 Human Parathyroid Hormone 10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Human Parathyroid Hormone
2025-LHCC-MED-866  LInvoseltamab-gcpt (Lynozyfic)  inject  10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  LInvoseltamab-gcpt (Lynozyfic)  inject 
2025-LHCC-MED-867  Remestemcel-L-rknd (Ryoncil)  10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Remestemcel-L-rknd (Ryoncil) 
2025-LHCC-MED-868  Encelto  10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Encelto 
2025-LHCC-MED-869  Blinatumomab(Blincyto)  10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Blinatumomab(Blincyto) 
2025-LHCC-MED-870  Eculizumab (Soliris), Eculizumab-aeeb (Bkemv), Eculizumab-aagh (Epysqli)  10/6/25  11/20/25  Pending  Eculizumab (Soliris), Eculizumab-aeeb (Bkemv), Eculizumab-aagh (Epysqli) 
2025-LHCC-MED-871 Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris)  10/6/25 11/20/25 Pending Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) 
2025-UHC-MED-259 Brineura 9/29/25 11/13/25 Pending Brineura
2025-UHC-MED-260 FcRn-blockers 9/29/25 11/13/25 Pending FcRn-blockers
2025-PHARM-122 Amvuttra 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Amvuttra
2025-PHARM-123 Andembry 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Andembry
2025-PHARM-124 Colony Stimulating Factors 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Colony Stimulating Factors
2025-PHARM-125 Dermatology - Atopic Dermatitis, Immunomodulators 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Dermatology - Atopic Dermatitis, Immunomodulators
2025-PHARM-126 Harliku 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Harliku
2025-PHARM-127 Heart Disease - Hypertension, Beta Blockers 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Heart Disease - Hypertension, Beta Blockers
2025-PHARM-128 Imuldosa 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Imuldosa
2025-PHARM-129 Kerendia 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Kerendia
2025-PHARM-130 Leqselvi 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Leqselvi
2025-PHARM-131 Louisiana Medicaid ICD-10 Chart 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Louisiana Medicaid ICD-10 Chart
2025-PHARM-132 Myalept 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Myalept
2025-PHARM-133 Onpattro 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Onpattro
2025-PHARM-134 Pain Management - Cytokine/CAM Antagonists 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Pain Management - Cytokine/CAM Antagonists
2025-PHARM-135 POS Amvuttra 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Amvuttra
2025-PHARM-136 POS Brynovin 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Brynovin
2025-PHARM-137 POS Dermatology - Atopic Dermatitis, Immunomodulators 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Dermatology - Atopic Dermatitis, Immunomodulators
2025-PHARM-138 POS Epysqli 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Epysqli
2025-PHARM-139 POS Fabhalta 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Fabhalta
2025-PHARM-140 POS GI Motility, Chronic 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS GI Motility, Chronic
2025-PHARM-141 POS Heart Disease - Hypertension, Beta Blocker Agents 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Heart Disease - Hypertension, Beta Blocker Agents
2025-PHARM-142 POS Imaavy 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Imaavy
2025-PHARM-143 POS Leqselvi 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Leqselvi
2025-PHARM-144 POS Merilog 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Merilog
2025-PHARM-145 POS Misoprostol 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Misoprostol
2025-PHARM-146 POS Onpattro 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Onpattro
2025-PHARM-147 POS Qfitlia 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Qfitlia
2025-PHARM-148 POS Symbravo 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Symbravo
2025-PHARM-149 POS Urology - Incontinence, Bladder Relaxant Preparations 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Urology - Incontinence, Bladder Relaxant Preparations
2025-PHARM-150 POS Vanrafia 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Vanrafia
2025-PHARM-151 POS Wainua 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Wainua
2025-PHARM-152 POS Yutrepia 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Yutrepia
2025-PHARM-153 POS Zelsuvmi 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Zelsuvmi
2025-PHARM-154 POS Zepbound 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending POS Zepbound
2025-PHARM-155 Rivfloza 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Rivfloza
2025-PHARM-156 Ryzneuta 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Ryzneuta
2025-PHARM-157 Wainua 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Wainua
2025-PHARM-158 Zepbound 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Zepbound
2025-PHARM-159 Zepbound Patient Agreement 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Zepbound Patient Agreement
2025-PHARM-160 Zevaskyn 9/26/25 11/10/25 Pending Zevaskyn
2025-HUM-MED-149 Panitumumab (HUM 8505) 9/25/25 11/9/25 Pending Panitumumab (HUM 8505)
2025-HUM-MED-155 Abatacept (HUM 8585) 9/25/25 11/9/25 Pending Abatacept (HUM 8585)
2025-HB-MED-583 Keytruda (pembrolizumab) 9/25/25 11/9/25 Pending Keytruda (pembrolizumab)
2025-HB-MED-585 Imcivree (setmelanotide) 9/25/25 11/9/25 Pending Imcivree (setmelanotide)
2025-HB-MED-587 Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw) 9/25/25 11/9/25 Pending Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw)
2025-HB-MED-593 Kisunla 9/25/25 11/9/25 Pending Kisunla
2025-HB-MED-572 Opdivo (nivolumab) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Opdivo (nivolumab)
2025-HB-MED-573 Yervoy (ipilimumab) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Yervoy (ipilimumab)
2025-HB-MED-574 Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab hyaluronidase-nvhy) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab hyaluronidase-nvhy)
2025-HB-MED-575 Lunsumio (mosunetuzumab-axgb) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Lunsumio (mosunetuzumab-axgb)
2025-HB-MED-576 Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr)
2025-HB-MED-577 Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco)
2025-HB-MED-578 Pemetrexed 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Pemetrexed
2025-HB-MED-579 Radioimmunotherapy and Somatostatin Receptor Targeted Radiotherapy (Azedra, Lutathera, Pluvicto, Zevalin) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Radioimmunotherapy and Somatostatin Receptor Targeted Radiotherapy (Azedra, Lutathera, Pluvicto, Zevalin)
2025-HB-MED-580 Anktiva (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Anktiva (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln)
2025-HB-MED-581 Imdelltra (tarlatamab-dlle) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Imdelltra (tarlatamab-dlle)
2025-HB-MED-562 Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate)
2025-HB-MED-563 Trastuzumab Agents 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Trastuzumab Agents
2025-HB-MED-564 Jevtana (cabazitaxel) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Jevtana (cabazitaxel)
2025-HB-MED-565 Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc)
2025-HB-MED-566 GNRH Analogs for Oncologic Indications 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending GNRH Analogs for Oncologic Indications
2025-HB-MED-567 Gamifant (emapalumab) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Gamifant (emapalumab)
2025-HB-MED-568 Rybrevant (amivantamab-ymjw) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Rybrevant (amivantamab-ymjw)
2025-HB-MED-569 Phesgo (pertuzumab/trastuzumab/hyaluronidase-zzxf) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Phesgo (pertuzumab/trastuzumab/hyaluronidase-zzxf)
2025-HB-MED-570 Imfinzi (durvalumab) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Imfinzi (durvalumab)
2025-HB-MED-571 Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr)
2025-HB-MED-553 Cosela (trilaciclib) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Cosela (trilaciclib)
2025-HB-MED-554 Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan)
2025-HB-MED-555 Atezolizumab (Tecentriq, Tecentriq Hybreza) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Atezolizumab (Tecentriq, Tecentriq Hybreza)
2025-HB-MED-556 Doxorubicin Liposome (Doxil) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Doxorubicin Liposome (Doxil)
2025-HB-MED-557 Torisel (temsirolimus) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Torisel (temsirolimus)
2025-HB-MED-558 Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq)  9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq) 
2025-HB-MED-559 Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin)
2025-HB-MED-560 Erbitux (cetuximab) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Erbitux (cetuximab)
2025-HB-MED-561 Vectibix (panitumumab) 9/18/25 11/2/25 Pending Vectibix (panitumumab)
2025-LHCC-MED-854 Burosumab-twza (Crysvita) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Burosumab-twza (Crysvita)
2025-LHCC-MED-855 Deferoxamine (Desferal) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Deferoxamine (Desferal)
2025-LHCC-MED-856 Aflibercept (Eylea, Eylea HD, Opuviz, Yesafili, Ahzantive, Enzeevu, Pavblu) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Aflibercept (Eylea, Eylea HD, Opuviz, Yesafili, Ahzantive, Enzeevu, Pavblu)
2025-LHCC-MED-857 Ranibizumab (Byooviz, Cimerli, Lucentis, Susvimo) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Ranibizumab (Byooviz, Cimerli, Lucentis, Susvimo)
2025-LHCC-MED-858 Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate (Lutathera) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate (Lutathera)
2025-LHCC-MED-859 Metreleptin (Myalept) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Metreleptin (Myalept)
2025-LHCC-MED-860 Polatuzumab Vedotin-piiq (Polivy) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Polatuzumab Vedotin-piiq (Polivy)
2025-LHCC-MED-861 Mitomycin for Pyelocalyceal Solution (Jelmyto) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Mitomycin for Pyelocalyceal Solution (Jelmyto)
2025-LHCC-MED-862 Pegcetacoplan (Empaveli, Syfovre) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Pegcetacoplan (Empaveli, Syfovre)
2025-LHCC-MED-863 Epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly)
2025-LHCC-MED-864  Glofitamab-gxbm (Columvi) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Glofitamab-gxbm (Columvi)
2025-LHCC-MED-865 Telisotuzumab Vedotin-tllv (Emrelis) 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Telisotuzumab Vedotin-tllv (Emrelis)
2025-UHC-MED-255 Gamifant-emapalumab 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Gamifant-emapalumab
2025-UHC-MED-256 Complement inhibitors 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Complement inhibitors
2025-UHC-MED-257 Maximum Dosage and Frequency 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Maximum Dosage and Frequency
2025-UHC-MED-258 Oncology medication clinical coverage 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Oncology medication clinical coverage
2025-ACLA-MED-112 Anti FGF23 Monoclonal Antibody 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Anti FGF23 Monoclonal Antibody
2025-ACLA-MED-113 BCMA Directed CAR T-cell Therapy 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending BCMA Directed CAR T-cell Therapy
2025-ACLA-MED-114 Brineura 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Brineura
2025-ACLA-MED-115 Complement Inhibitors 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Complement Inhibitors
2025-ACLA-MED-116 Encelto 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Encelto
2025-ACLA-MED-117 IGF1R Antagonists Thyroid Eye Disease 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending IGF1R Antagonists Thyroid Eye Disease
2025-ACLA-MED-118 Injectable Iron 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Injectable Iron
2025-ACLA-MED-119 Myasthenia Gravis Agents 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Myasthenia Gravis Agents
2025-ACLA-MED-120 Omisirge 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Omisirge
2025-ACLA-MED-121 Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Fabry Disease 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Fabry Disease
2025-ACLA-MED-122 Oncology  9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Oncology 
2025-ACLA-MED-123  Qalsody  9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Qalsody 
2025-ACLA-MED-124  Rituximab  9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Rituximab 
2025-ACLA-MED-125  Specialty Drugs  9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending Specialty Drugs 
2025-ACLA-MED-126 VEGF Inhibitors for Ophthalmic Conditions 9/17/25 11/1/25 Pending VEGF Inhibitors for Ophthalmic Conditions 
2025-PHARM-121 Palivizumab Criteria 9/2/25 10/17/25 Pending Palivizumab Criteria

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