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Idursulfase (Elaprase®)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-2C742F1E
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: July 1, 2022
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Elaprase (idursulfase) is covered only for the FDA‑approved indication, mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome); use for other indications is not supported. Coverage requires documented deficient iduronate‑2‑sulfatase activity or an IDS gene mutation, prescription by or consultation with a geneticist/endocrinologist/metabolic or lysosomal storage disorder specialist, approvals up to 12 months, dosing limited to 0.5 mg/kg IV no more than once weekly, and meeting applicable safety criteria.
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"Treatment of individuals with mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) — FDA-approved indication."
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