Oscar Fetzima (levomilnacipran) (PG063) Form
This procedure is not covered
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Fetzima (levomilnacipran) [prescribing information]
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Clinical Guideline Revision / History Information
- Original Date: 11/05/2020
- Reviewed/Revised: 10/14/2021, 12/01/2021, 9/15/2022, 9/21/2023