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Ultomiris subcutaneousMedica

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Initial criteria

  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosis confirmed by peripheral blood flow cytometry showing absence or deficiency of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored proteins on at least two cell lineages
  • Patient has received or will receive Ultomiris intravenous infusion loading dose prior to initiation of Ultomiris subcutaneous
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a hematologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Patient has been established on therapy for at least 6 months
  • Patient is continuing to derive benefit from Ultomiris (intravenous or subcutaneous), according to the prescriber (e.g., stabilization of hemoglobin levels, decreased transfusion requirements or transfusion independence, reductions in hemolysis)
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a hematologist

Approval duration

6 months initial, 1 year reauthorization