Increlex (mecasermin [rDNA origin] subcutaneous injection - Ipsen) — Cigna
Growth Hormone Gene Deletion with neutralizing antibodies to growth hormone
Initial criteria
- Patient is ≥ 2 years of age; AND
- The epiphyses are open; AND
- Patient has developed neutralizing antibodies to growth hormone; AND
- Patient will not be receiving concurrent treatment with growth hormone; AND
- Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist
Reauthorization criteria
- Patient’s height has increased by ≥ 2 cm/year in the most recent year; AND
- The epiphyses are open; AND
- Patient has developed neutralizing antibodies to growth hormone; AND
- Patient will not be receiving concurrent treatment with growth hormone
Approval duration
1 year