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Camzyos (mavacamten)United Healthcare

obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
  • Heart failure classified as New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II OR class III
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 55%
  • Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) peak gradient ≥ 50 mmHg at rest or with provocation
  • History of inadequate response, intolerance, failure, or contraindication to two of the following at a maximally tolerated dose: (1) Non-vasodilating beta blocker (e.g., atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol) (2) Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (i.e., diltiazem, verapamil) (3) Disopyramide
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a cardiologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation of positive clinical response to therapy as supported by: Reduction in NYHA class OR No worsening in NYHA class
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 50%
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a cardiologist

Approval duration

12 months