Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Gavreto 4208-H P2023

Drug

GAVRETO  (pralsetinib)

Policy:

I.  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The standard limit is designed to allow a quantity sufficient for the most common uses of the medication. If the member’s plan allows a quantity limit exception review for the requested medication, coverage of an additional quantity may be provided up to the exception limit with prior authorization.


II.  COVERED QUANTITIES

Medication	Standard Limit	Exception      Limit*	FDA-recommended dosing
Gavreto (pralsetinib)   100 mg capsule	120 per 30 days	240 per 30 days	400 mg orally once daily  Dose reductions may be needed based on adverse  reactions or when used with known combined P-  glycoprotein (P-gp) and strong CYP3A inhibitors.  When used with strong CYP3A inducers, increase  the starting dose of Gavreto to double the current  dosage starting on day 7 of coadministration.

 *Coverage up to the exception limits may be provided with prior authorization via the Specialty Post Limit Quantity
 Exception Criteria for approval.

 

Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:

1. Gavreto [package insert]. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech, Inc.; June 2023.

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December 31, 2023