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Onpattro (patisiran lipid complex)

Policy Number: PH-0379

 

Intravenous

 

Last Review Date: 10/03/2023

Date of Origin: 09/05/2018

Dates Reviewed: 09/2018, 10/2019, 10/2020, 10/2021, 10/2022, 10/2023

FOR PEEHIP Members Only -Coverage excludes the provider-administered medication(s) outlined in this drug policy from being accessed through a specialty pharmacy. It must be obtained through buy and bill.

  1. Length of Authorization

Coverage will be provided for 6 months and may be renewed.

  1. Dosing Limits
  1. Quantity Limit (max daily dose) [NDC Unit]:
  • Onpattro 10 mg/5ml single-dose vial injection: 3 vials every 3 weeks
  1. Max Units (per dose and over time) [HCPCS Unit]:
  • 300 billable units every 3 weeks
  1. Initial Approval Criteria 1

      Coverage is provided in the following conditions:

  • Patient is at least 18 years of age; AND

Universal Criteria 1

Submission of medical records related to the medical necessity criteria is REQUIRED on all requests for authorizations. Records will be reviewed at the time of submission. Please provide documentation via direct upload through the PA web portal or by fax.

  • Patient is receiving supplementation with vitamin A at the recommended daily allowance; AND
  • Must not be used in combination with other transthyretin (TTR) reducing or stabilizing agents (e.g., inotersen, tafamidis, vutrisiran, etc.); AND

Polyneuropathy due to Hereditary Transthyretin-Mediated (hATTR) Amyloidosis /Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy (FAP) † Ф 1-6

  • Patient has a definitive diagnosis of hATTR amyloidosis/FAP as documented by one of the following:
    • Amyloid deposition on tissue biopsy; OR
    • Identification of a pathogenic TTR variant using molecular genetic testing; AND
  • Used for the treatment of polyneuropathy as demonstrated by at least TWO of the following criteria:
  • Subjective patient symptoms are suggestive of neuropathy
  • Abnormal nerve conduction studies are consistent with polyneuropathy
  • Abnormal neurological examination is suggestive of neuropathy; AND
  • Patient’s peripheral neuropathy is attributed to hATTR/FAP and other causes of neuropathy have been excluded; AND
  • Baseline in strength/weakness has been documented using an objective clinical measuring tool (e.g., Medical Research Council (MRC) muscle strength, etc.); AND
  • Patient has not been the recipient of an orthotopic liver transplant (OLT)

FDA Approved Indication(s); Compendium Recommended Indication(s) Ф Orphan Drug

  1. Renewal Criteria 1-6

Coverage can be renewed based upon the following criteria:

  • Patient continues to meet the universal and other indication-specific relevant criteria identified in section III; AND
  • Absence of unacceptable toxicity from the drug. Examples of unacceptable toxicity include: severe infusion-related reactions, ocular symptoms related to hypovitaminosis A, etc.; AND
  • Disease response compared to pre-treatment baseline as evidenced by stabilization or improvement in one or more of the following:
  • Signs and symptoms of neuropathy
  • MRC muscle strength
  1. Dosage/Administration 1

Indication

Dose

hATTR/ FAP polyneuropathy

Recommended dosage:

  • Weight < 100 kg
  • Administer 0.3 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks
  • Weight ≥ 100 kg
  • Administer 30 mg intravenously every 3 weeks
  1. Billing Code/Availability Information

HCPCS Code:

  • J0222 - Injection, patisiran, 0.1 mg; 1 billable unit = 0.1 mg

NDC:

  • Onpattro 10 mg/5 mL single-dose vial: 71336-1000-xx
  1. References
  1. Onpattro [package insert]. Cambridge, MA; Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., January 2023. Accessed August 2023.
  2. Adams D, Gonzalez-Duarte A, O’Riordan WD, et al. Patisiran, an RNAi Therapeutic, for Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis. N Engl J Med. 2018 Jul 5;379(1):11-21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1716153
  3. Adams D, Suhr OB, Dyck PJ, et al. Trial design and rationale for APOLLO, a Phase 3, placebo-controlled study of patisiran in patients with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy. BMC Neurol. 2017;17(1):181
  4. Ando Y, Coelho T, Berk JL, et al. Guideline of transthyretin-related hereditary amyloidosis for clinicians. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2013;8:31.
  5. Sekijima Y. Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis. Initial posting: 2001 Nov 5. Last updated: 2021 Jun 17. In: Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean LJH, Mirzaa G, Amemiya A, editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993–2023.
  6. Luigetti M, Romano A, DiPaolantonio A, et al. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (hATTR) Polyneuropathy: Current Perspectives on Improving Patient Care. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2020; 16: 109–123.Published online 2020 Feb 21. doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S219979.

Appendix 1 – Covered Diagnosis Codes

ICD-10

ICD-10 Description

E85.1

Neuropathic heredofamilial amyloidosis

Appendix 2 – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Medicare coverage for outpatient (Part B) drugs is outlined in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-2), Chapter 15, §50 Drugs and Biologicals. In addition, National Coverage Determination (NCD), Local Coverage Articles (LCAs), and Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) may exist and compliance with these policies is required where applicable. They can be found at: http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/search.aspx. Additional indications may be covered at the discretion of the health plan.

Medicare Part B Covered Diagnosis Codes (applicable to existing NCD/LCA/LCD): N/A

Medicare Part B Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdictions

Jurisdiction

Applicable State/US Territory

Contractor

E (1)

CA, HI, NV, AS, GU, CNMI

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC

F (2 & 3)

AK, WA, OR, ID, ND, SD, MT, WY, UT, AZ

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC

5

KS, NE, IA, MO

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp (WPS)

6

MN, WI, IL

National Government Services, Inc. (NGS)

H (4 & 7)

LA, AR, MS, TX, OK, CO, NM

Novitas Solutions, Inc.

8

MI, IN

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp (WPS)

N (9)

FL, PR, VI

First Coast Service Options, Inc.

J (10)

TN, GA, AL

Palmetto GBA, LLC

M (11)

NC, SC, WV, VA (excluding below)

Palmetto GBA, LLC

L (12)

DE, MD, PA, NJ, DC (includes Arlington & Fairfax counties and the city of Alexandria in VA)

Novitas Solutions, Inc.

K (13 & 14)

NY, CT, MA, RI, VT, ME, NH

National Government Services, Inc. (NGS)

15

KY, OH

CGS Administrators, LLC

 

 

 

 

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