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Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Policy Bulletins
Aetna Non-Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Subject: Specialty Quantity Limit Sogroya 4287-H P2026
Policy: Program DescriptionThe standard limit is designed to allow a quantity sufficient for the most common uses of the medication. The recommended dosing parameters for all FDA-approved indications fall within the standard limits. Coverage of an additional quantity may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis upon request. Covered Quantities
FDA-recommended DosingPediatricGrowth Hormone Deficiency0.16 mg/kg based on actual body weight once weekly. Individualize dosage for each patient based on growth response. Small for Gestational Age (SGA), Noonan Syndrome (NS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)0.24 mg/kg based on actual body weight once weekly. Individualize dosage for each patient based on growth response. AdultGrowth Hormone DeficiencyInitial dose· 1.5 mg once weekly · Patients aged 65 years and older: 1 mg once weekly · Women receiving oral estrogen: 2 mg once weekly Dose increase· Increase the weekly dosage every 2 to 4 weeks by approximately 0.5 mg to 1.5 mg until the desired response is achieved. Titrate the dosage based on clinical response and serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentrations drawn 3 to 4 days after the prior dose. Decrease the dosage as necessary based on adverse reactions and/or serum IGF-1 concentrations above the age- and sex-specific normal range. · Maximum dose: 8 mg once weekly · Dose adjustments may be needed for patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Place of Service: Outpatient The above policy is based on the following references: 1. Sogroya [package insert]. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk, Inc; February 2026. Copyright Aetna Inc. All rights reserved. Pharmacy Clinical Policy Bulletins are developed by Aetna to assist in administering plan benefits and constitute neither offers of coverage nor medical advice. This Clinical Policy Bulletin contains only a partial, general description of plan or program benefits and does not constitute a contract. Aetna does not provide health care services and, therefore, cannot guarantee any results or outcomes. Participating providers are independent contractors in private practice and are neither employees nor agents of Aetna or its affiliates. Treating providers are solely responsible for medical advice and treatment of members. This Clinical Policy Bulletin may be updated and therefore is subject to change.May 24, 2026 |
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