Oxlumo (lumasiran)
Indications for Prior Authorization
Oxlumo (lumasiran) injection
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For diagnosis of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
Indicated for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) to lower urinary and plasma oxalate levels in pediatric and adult patients.
Criteria
Oxlumo
Prior Authorization (Initial Authorization)
Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)
- Diagnosis of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) AND
- Diagnosis has been confirmed by both of the following:
- One of the following:
- Elevated urinary oxalate excretion
- Elevated plasma oxalate concentration
- Spot urinary oxalate to creatinine molar ratio greater than normal for age
- One of the following:
- Genetic testing demonstrating a mutation in the alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGXT) gene
- Liver biopsy demonstrating absence or reduced alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGT) activity
- Patient has not received a liver transplant AND
- Prescribed by or in consultation with one of the following:
- Hepatologist
- Nephrologist
- Urologist
- Geneticist
- Specialist with expertise in the treatment of PH1
Oxlumo
Prior Authorization (Reauthorization)
Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)
- Patient demonstrates positive clinical response to therapy (e.g., decreased urinary oxalate excretion, decreased plasma oxalate concentration) AND
- Patient has not received a liver transplant AND
- Prescribed by or in consultation with one of the following:
- Hepatologist
- Nephrologist
- Urologist
- Geneticist
- Specialist with expertise in the treatment of PH1
P & T Revisions
2024-01-04, 2023-10-26, 2023-01-01, 2022-10-25, 2022-01-03, 2021-02-19
References
- Oxlumo prescribing information. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cambridge, MA. September 2023.
- UptoDate: Primary hyperoxaluria. Available at https://www.uptodate.com/contents/primary-hyperoxaluria?search=primary%20hyperoxaluria%20type%201&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1#H2667808272. Accessed January 3, 2024.
Revision History
- 2024-01-04: 2024 Annual Review
- 2023-10-26: Program update to standard reauthorization language. No changes to clinical intent.
- 2023-01-01: 2023 Annual Review.
- 2022-10-25: Update UM Guideline
- 2022-01-03: 2022 Annual Review PA Criteria
- 2021-02-19: New program.