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Short Bowel Syndrome, Initial Therapy

Initial criteria

  • Patient is age ≥ 1 year; AND
  • Patient weighs at least 10 kg; AND
  • Patient is dependent on parenteral support, requiring parenteral nutrition 3 or more days per week; AND
  • Bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, lipase, and amylase lab values have been assessed within the past 6 months; AND
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a gastroenterologist; AND
  • Prescriber has completed all REMS program requirements

Approval duration

180 days