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omaveloxoloneBlue Cross Blue Shield of Montana

Friedreich ataxia (FA, FRDA) with mutation in the frataxin (FXN) gene

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of Friedreich ataxia with genetic analysis confirming mutation in the FXN gene [chart notes required]
  • If the patient has an FDA labeled indication, then ONE of the following: (1) patient's age is within FDA labeling for the requested indication OR (2) there is support for use at the patient's age for the requested indication
  • Prescriber is a specialist in the area of the patient’s diagnosis (e.g., cardiologist, geneticist, neurologist) OR has consulted with such a specialist
  • Patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient was previously approved for the requested agent through the plan’s prior authorization process
  • Patient has had clinical benefit with the requested agent
  • Prescriber is a specialist in the area of the patient’s diagnosis (e.g., cardiologist, geneticist, neurologist) OR has consulted with such a specialist
  • Patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent

Approval duration

12 months