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Kineret (anakinra subcutaneous injection)Cigna

Deficiency of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist (DIRA)

Initial criteria

  • Genetic testing has confirmed bi-allelic pathogenic variants in the IL1RN gene; AND
  • The medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist, geneticist, dermatologist, or a physician specializing in the treatment of autoinflammatory disorders

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has been established on this medication for at least 6 months

Approval duration

initial 6 months; reauth 1 year