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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