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Qfitlia (fitusiran)Medica

Hemophilia A without Factor VIII inhibitors

Initial criteria

  • age ≥ 12 years
  • using Qfitlia for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes
  • moderately severe to severe hemophilia A evidenced by baseline Factor VIII level ≤ 2% without Factor VIII replacement therapy
  • EITHER (a) Factor VIII inhibitor titer testing performed within past 30 days AND no positive test ≥ 1.0 Bethesda units/mL OR (b) has not received Factor VIII therapy in the past
  • prescriber will discontinue prophylactic use of Factor VIII products no later than 7 days following the initial Qfitlia dose (use of Factor VIII products for treatment of breakthrough bleeding is permitted)
  • prescribed by or in consultation with a hemophilia specialist

Reauthorization criteria

  • using Qfitlia for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes
  • prophylactic use of Factor VIII products will not occur while receiving Qfitlia (use for breakthrough bleeding is permitted)
  • prescribed by or in consultation with a hemophilia specialist
  • beneficial response to therapy (e.g., reduction in bleeding events or severity, fewer bleeds requiring treatment, and/or fewer spontaneous bleeds)

Approval duration

1 year