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Zavesca (miglustat capsules - Actelion, generic)Cigna

Gaucher disease type 1

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis is established by ONE of the following (i or ii):
  • i. Demonstration of deficient beta-glucocerebrosidase activity in leukocytes or fibroblasts; OR
  • ii. Molecular genetic test showing biallelic pathogenic glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene variants; AND
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a geneticist, endocrinologist, metabolic disorder subspecialist, or a physician who specializes in the treatment of Gaucher disease or related disorders.

Approval duration

1 year