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Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg subcutaneous injection)Medica

Giant Cell Arteritis

Initial criteria

  • age > 18 years
  • patient has tried or is currently taking a systemic corticosteroid, or systemic corticosteroids are contraindicated
  • prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • patient has been established on therapy for at least 6 months
  • patient experienced a beneficial clinical response from baseline (objective measure or improvement in symptoms)

Approval duration

initial 6 months; reauthorization 1 year