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Camzyos (mavacamten)Highmark

symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) classified as NYHA class II or III

Preferred products

  • non-vasodilating beta blocker
  • non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Initial criteria

  • age ≥ 18 years
  • prescribed by or in consultation with a cardiologist or physician who specializes in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
  • diagnosis of symptomatic obstructive HCM (ICD-10: I42.1)
  • LVEF ≥ 55%
  • Valsalva LVOT peak gradient ≥ 50 mm Hg at rest or after provocation
  • symptomatology classified as NYHA class II or III
  • therapeutic failure or intolerance to one (1) of the following plan-preferred medications, or all are contraindicated: non-vasodilating beta blocker (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol, atenolol) OR non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem)
  • not currently treated with nor will be treated with disopyramide, ranolazine, or a combination of beta blockers and calcium channel blockers

Reauthorization criteria

  • prescriber attests that the member has experienced a positive clinical response to therapy defined as meeting one (1) of the following: reduction in NYHA class OR no NYHA class worsening
  • not currently treated with nor will be treated with disopyramide, ranolazine, or a combination of beta blockers and calcium channel blockers

Approval duration

12 months