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JavygtorCareFirst (Caremark)

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Initial criteria

  • Member is age ≥ 1 month
  • Member has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Baseline phenylalanine level ≥ 360 micromol/L (6 mg/dL) with dietary interventions alone
  • Palynziq will be discontinued after appropriate overlap if patient currently receiving Palynziq for PKU

Reauthorization criteria

  • Achieve or maintain ≥ 30% decrease in phenylalanine levels from baseline OR
  • Phenylalanine levels < 360 micromol/L (6 mg/dL) OR
  • Demonstrate improvement in neuropsychiatric symptoms
  • Kuvan should not be used concomitantly with Palynziq

Approval duration

Initial: 60 days; Reauthorization: 6 months