Voxzogo (vosoritide subcutaneous injection − BioMarin) — Cigna
Achondroplasia
Initial criteria
- Patient is < 18 years of age; AND
- The diagnosis of achondroplasia has been confirmed by genetic testing with an identifiable mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor type 3 (FGFR3) gene; AND
- Patient’s epiphyses are open; AND
- Patient will not have limb-lengthening surgery during treatment with Voxzogo; AND
- The prescriber has confirmed the patient is able to drink approximately 240 to 300 mL of fluid in the hour prior to Voxzogo administration; AND
- The medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist.
Reauthorization criteria
- Patient is < 18 years of age; AND
- The diagnosis of achondroplasia has been confirmed by genetic testing with an identifiable mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor type 3 (FGFR3) gene; AND
- Patient’s epiphyses are open; AND
- Patient will not have limb-lengthening surgery during treatment with Voxzogo; AND
- The prescriber has confirmed the patient is able to drink approximately 240 to 300 mL of fluid in the hour prior to Voxzogo administration; AND
- The medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist; AND
- Patient’s most recent annualized growth velocity continues to be above their baseline annualized growth velocity value (i.e., before the patient started on Voxzogo).
Approval duration
1 year