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Galafold (migalastat)Highmark

Fabry disease with an amenable GLA variant

Initial criteria

  • age ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosis of Fabry disease (ICD-10: E75.21) confirmed by biochemical and/or genetic testing
  • Presence of an amenable galactosidase alpha gene (GLA) variant based on in vitro assay data interpreted by a clinical genetics professional as causing Fabry disease
  • Not receiving concomitant enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) such as Fabrazyme (agalsidase beta)

Reauthorization criteria

  • Prescriber attests that the member has experienced positive clinical response to therapy
  • Member is not receiving concomitant enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) such as Fabrazyme (agalsidase beta)

Approval duration

12 months