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Voretigene Neparvovec-rzyl (Luxturna)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-02E50635
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: August 15, 2018
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Covered only for patients ≥1 year with genetically confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy who have viable retinal cells and have not previously received Luxturna (no off‑label/compendial uses covered). Requires documentation of biallelic RPE65 testing, physician confirmation of viable retinal cells and age, and adherence to FDA dosing/administration (1.5×10^11 vg per eye in 0.3 mL subretinally, each eye on separate days ≥6 days apart) with a lifetime limit of two doses (one per eye).
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Luxturna is indicated for the treatment of patients with confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy."
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