Qfitlia (fitusiran) — Medica
Hemophilia B without Factor IX 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 B evidenced by baseline Factor IX level ≤ 2% without Factor IX replacement therapy
- EITHER (a) Factor IX inhibitor titer testing performed within past 30 days AND no positive test ≥ 1.0 Bethesda units/mL OR (b) has not received Factor IX therapy in the past
- prescriber will discontinue prophylactic use of Factor IX products no later than 7 days following the initial Qfitlia dose (use of Factor IX 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 IX 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