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Gaucher disease type 1

Initial criteria

  • Patient is a cytochrome P450 2D6 extensive metabolizer, intermediate metabolizer, or poor metabolizer as detected by an approved test
  • Diagnosis is established by ONE of the following: demonstration of deficient beta-glucocerebrosidase activity in leukocytes or fibroblasts OR molecular genetic test documenting biallelic pathogenic glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene variants
  • 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