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Alternate nilotinib products (Danziten, nilotinib tartrate-Cipla) (Revised)

Humana·Hematology, Oncology·Medicare Advantage
Effective date
Feb 26, 2025
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Humana Medicare Advantage now requires prior authorization for alternate nilotinib products (Danziten tablets and nilotinib tartrate-Cipla capsules) used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia. Patients must be 18+ with CML diagnosis and cannot have experienced disease progression on any nilotinib product.

Action Required

Action needed
By February 26, 2025: Billing team must obtain prior authorization from Humana Medicare Advantage before prescribing Danziten tablets or nilotinib tartrate-Cipla capsules for CML patients. Verify patient is 18+, has CML diagnosis, and has not experienced disease progression on any nilotinib product. Visit www.humana.com/PAL for medical coding information and prior authorization requests.