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Hyperpolarization-Activated Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated (HCN) Channel Blocker (Corlanor) Prior Authorization with Quantity Limit Program Summary
Policy Number: PH-1044
This prior authorization program applies to Commercial, GenPlus, Blue Partner, NetResults A series, SourceRx and Health Insurance Marketplace formularies.
POLICY REVIEW CYCLE
Effective Date |
Date of Origin |
10-01-2024 |
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FDA LABELED INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE
Agent(s) |
FDA Indication(s) |
Notes |
Ref# |
Corlanor® (ivabradine) Tablet Oral Solution |
Reduce the risk of hospitalization for worsening heart failure in adult patients with stable, symptomatic chronic heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 35%, who are in sinus rhythm with resting heart rate greater than or equal to 70 beats per minute and either are on maximally tolerated doses of beta blockers or have a contraindication to beta-blocker use. Treatment of stable symptomatic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in pediatric patients aged 6 months and older, who are in sinus rhythm with an elevated heart rate. |
* generic available |
1 |
See package insert for FDA prescribing information: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/index.cfm
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Heart Failure |
Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome with symptoms and signs that result from any structural or functional impairment of ventricular filling or ejection of blood. The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) stages of heart failure emphasize the development and progression of disease, and advanced stages and progression are associated with reduced survival. The New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification is used to characterize symptoms and functional capacity of patients with symptomatic (NYHA Class II-IV) HF or advanced HF. In HF, NYHA functional class I includes patients with no limitations in physical activity resulting from their HF. NYHA class II includes patients who are comfortable at rest but have slight symptoms resulting from HF (dyspnea, fatigue, lightheadedness) with ordinary activity. NYHA class III includes patients who are comfortable at rest but have symptoms of HF with less than ordinary activity. NYHA class IV includes patients who are unable to carry out any physical activity without symptoms and have symptoms at rest. It is a subjective assessment by a clinician and can change over time. Although reproducibility and validity can be limited, the NYHA functional classification is an independent predictor of mortality, and it is widely used in clinical practice to determine the eligibility of patients for treatment strategies. Because of the complexity of HF management and coordination of other health and social services required, HF care is ideally provided by multidisciplinary teams that include cardiologists, nurses, and pharmacists who specialize in HF as well as dieticians, mental health clinicians, social workers, primary care clinicians, and additional specialists.(3)
The ACCF/AHA/HFSA (American College of Cardiology/Heart Failure Society of America) 2022 Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure states that ivabradine can be beneficial to reduce HF hospitalizations and cardiovascular death for patients with symptomatic (NYHA class II-III) stable chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) (LVEF less than or equal to 35%) who are receiving guideline directed medical therapy (GDMT), including a beta blocker at maximum tolerated dose, and who are in sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 70 bpm or greater at rest.(3) |
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DCM |
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a clinical diagnosis characterized by left ventricular or biventricular dilation and impaired contraction that is not explained by abnormal loading conditions (for example, hypertension and valvular heart disease) or coronary artery disease. Mutations in several genes can cause DCM, including genes encoding structural components of the sarcomere and desmosome. Nongenetic forms of DCM can result from different etiologies, including inflammation of the myocardium due to an infection (mostly viral); exposure to drugs, toxins or allergens; and systemic endocrine or autoimmune diseases. The heterogeneous etiology and clinical presentation of DCM make a correct and timely diagnosis challenging. Echocardiography and other imaging techniques are required to assess ventricular dysfunction and adverse myocardial remodeling. Immunological and histological analyses of an endomyocardial biopsy sample are indicated when inflammation or infection is suspected. As DCM eventually leads to impaired contractility, standard approaches to prevent or treat heart failure are the first-line treatment for patients with DCM. Cardiac resynchronization therapy and implantable cardioverter–defibrillators may be required to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias.(4) |
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Efficacy |
Ivabradine is a hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel blocker that reduces the spontaneous pacemaker activity of the cardiac sinus node by selectively inhibiting the I current, resulting in heart rate reduction with no effect on ventricular repolarization and no effects on myocardial contractility.(1) |
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Safety |
Ivabradine is contraindicated in patients with:(1)
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REFERENCES
Number |
Reference |
1 |
Corlanor prescribing information. Amgen Inc. August 2021. |
2 |
Reference no longer used |
3 |
Heidenreich PA, Bozkurt B, Aguilar D, et al. 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2022;145(18). doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000001063 |
4 |
Schultheiss HP, Fairweather D, Caforio ALP, et al. Dilated cardiomyopathy. Nature Reviews Disease Primers. 2019;5(1). doi:10.1038/s41572-019-0084-1 |
POLICY AGENT SUMMARY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
Target Brand Agent(s) |
Target Generic Agent(s) |
Strength |
Targeted MSC |
Available MSC |
Final Age Limit |
Preferred Status |
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Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl oral soln |
5 MG/5ML |
M ; N ; O ; Y |
N |
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Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl tab |
5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
M ; N ; O ; Y |
O ; Y |
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POLICY AGENT SUMMARY QUANTITY LIMIT
Target Brand Agent Name(s) |
Target Generic Agent Name(s) |
Strength |
QL Amount |
Dose Form |
Day Supply |
Duration |
Addtl QL Info |
Allowed Exceptions |
Targeted NDCs When Exclusions Exist |
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Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl oral soln |
5 MG/5ML |
600 |
mLs |
30 |
DAYS |
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Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl tab |
5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
60 |
Tablets |
30 |
DAYS |
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CLIENT SUMMARY – PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
Target Brand Agent Name(s) |
Target Generic Agent Name(s) |
Strength |
Client Formulary |
Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl oral soln |
5 MG/5ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl tab |
5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
CLIENT SUMMARY – QUANTITY LIMITS
Target Brand Agent Name(s) |
Target Generic Agent Name(s) |
Strength |
Client Formulary |
Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl oral soln |
5 MG/5ML |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
Corlanor |
ivabradine hcl tab |
5 MG ; 7.5 MG |
Blue Partner ; Commercial ; GenPlus ; Health Insurance Marketplace ; NetResults A Series ; SourceRx |
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL
Module |
Clinical Criteria for Approval |
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PA |
Initial Evaluation Target Agent(s) will be approved when ALL of the following are met:
Compendia Allowed: AHFS or DrugDex 1 or 2a level of evidence NOTE: If Quantity Limit applies, please refer to Quantity Limit Criteria. Target Agent(s) will be approved when ALL of the following are met:
Length of Approval: 12 months NOTE: If Quantity Limit applies, please refer to Quantity Limit Criteria. |
QUANTITY LIMIT CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL
Module |
Clinical Criteria for Approval |
QL with PA |
Quantity Limit for the Target Agent(s) will be approved when ONE of the following is met:
Length of approval: up to 12 months |
This pharmacy policy is not an authorization, certification, explanation of benefits or a contract. Eligibility and benefits are determined on a case-by-case basis according to the terms of the member’s plan in effect as of the date services are rendered. All pharmacy policies are based on (i) information in FDA approved package inserts (and black box warning, alerts, or other information disseminated by the FDA as applicable); (ii) research of current medical and pharmacy literature; and/or (iii) review of common medical practices in the treatment and diagnosis of disease as of the date hereof. Physicians and other providers are solely responsible for all aspects of medical care and treatment, including the type, quality, and levels of care and treatment.
The purpose of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s pharmacy policies are to provide a guide to coverage. Pharmacy policies are not intended to dictate to physicians how to practice medicine. Physicians should exercise their medical judgment in providing the care they feel is most appropriate for their patients.
Neither this policy, nor the successful adjudication of a pharmacy claim, is guarantee of payment.
Commercial _ PS _ HCN_Channel_Blocker_PAQL _ProgSum_ 10-01-2024