Subcutaneous Immune Globulins (Cuvitru, Hizentra, Hyqvia)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-A31F7A7F
Evicore covers subcutaneous immune globulins (Cutaquig, Cuvitru, Hizentra, Hyqvia, Xembify) for FDA‑approved primary humoral immunodeficiencies and as maintenance therapy for CIDP (Hyqvia is excluded for CIDP; Hyqvia initial use is limited to ≥18 years; CVID/unspecified IgG indications [excluding Hyqvia] require ≥2 years). Coverage requires specialist prescribing/consultation (allergist/immunologist/ENT/pulmonologist/infectious disease for PID; neurologist for CIDP), documented diagnosis and age, serum IgG (and IgA/IgM where applicable) below age‑adjusted normal on ≥2 occasions >3 weeks apart, markedly impaired antibody responses (or documentation that delaying testing would be harmful), exclusion/treatment of other infection risks, prior IG dosing when switching, demonstration of clinical benefit for reauthorization, and approvals are issued for up to 12 months.
"Hyqvia: initial authorization requests limited to individuals 18 years of age or older (Hyqvia only)."