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Hereditary angioedema (HAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency – treatment of acute attacks

Initial criteria

  • Patient has HAE type I or type II as confirmed by BOTH: low levels of functional C1-INH protein (< 50% of normal) at baseline AND lower than normal serum C4 levels at baseline [documentation required]
  • A diagnosis of HAE with normal C1-INH (HAE type III) does NOT satisfy this requirement
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with an allergist/immunologist or a physician who specializes in the treatment of HAE or related disorders

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has a diagnosis of HAE type I or type II [documentation required]
  • A diagnosis of HAE with normal C1-INH (HAE type III) does NOT satisfy this requirement
  • According to the prescriber, the patient has had a favorable clinical response with Berinert or Cinryze treatment (e.g., decrease in duration of attacks, quick onset of symptom relief, complete resolution of symptoms, or decreased attack frequency/severity)
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with an allergist/immunologist or a physician who specializes in the treatment of HAE or related disorders

Approval duration

1 year