Dojolvi (triheptanoin)

Indications for Prior Authorization

Dojolvi (triheptanoin)
  • For diagnosis of Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD)
    Indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD).

Criteria

Dojolvi

Prior Authorization (Initial Authorization)

Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)

  • Diagnosis of a long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorder (LC-FAOD) has been confirmed by at least two of the following:
    • Disease specific elevation of acyl-carnitines on a newborn blood spot or in plasma
    • Low enzyme activity in cultured fibroblasts
    • One or more known pathogenic mutations in CPT2, ACADVL, HADHA, or HADHB
    AND
  • Not used with any other medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) product
  • AND
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a clinical specialist knowledgeable in appropriate disease-related dietary management (e.g., geneticist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist, etc.)
Dojolvi

Prior Authorization (Reauthorization)

Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)

  • Prescriber attests to continued need of therapy [A]
  • AND
  • Not used with any other medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) product
  • AND
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a clinical specialist knowledgeable in appropriate disease-related dietary management (e.g., geneticist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist, etc.)
P & T Revisions

2024-09-04, 2023-09-05, 2022-09-14, 2021-08-05, 2020-09-16

  1. Dojolvi (triheptanoin) prescribing information. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. Novato, CA. October 2023.
  2. Per clinical consult with internal medicine/pediatric specialist, September 24, 2020.

  1. This reauthorization criteria was recommended by the clinical consultant since LA-FAODs are progressive even with therapy. Patients will need lifelong therapy even though positive clinical response may not be seen.

  • 2024-09-04: 2024 Annual Review. Updated references.
  • 2023-09-05: Annual Review
  • 2022-09-14: Annual Review
  • 2021-08-05: Annual Review
  • 2020-09-16: New Program