Xuriden — Medical Mutual
Hereditary Orotic Aciduria (Orotic Aciduria Type 1)
Initial criteria
- Patient has hereditary orotic aciduria confirmed by at least one of the following (i or ii):
- i. Molecular genetic testing confirming biallelic pathogenic variant in the UMPS gene; OR
- ii. Clinical diagnosis supported by all of the following (a, b and c):
- a) At least one clinical manifestation consistent with orotic aciduria type 1 (i.e. megaloblastic anemia, immunodeficiency, developmental delays, and failure to thrive); AND
- b) First-degree family relative (i.e., parent or sibling) with hereditary orotic aciduria; AND
- c) Urinary orotic acid level above the normal reference range for the reporting laboratory; AND
- Xuriden is prescribed by, or in consultation with, a metabolic specialist, geneticist, or physician specializing in the condition being treated.
Reauthorization criteria
- Response to therapy is required for continuation of therapy unless otherwise noted.
Approval duration
1 year