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Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor (Aralast NP, Glassia, Prolastin-C, Zemaira)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-A94CA984
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: January 1, 2019
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Covers Aralast NP, Glassia, Prolastin‑C, and Zemaira only for chronic augmentation/maintenance therapy in clinically evident emphysema from severe congenital alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency and excludes off‑label uses. Approval requires documented AAT <11 µmol/L (80 mg/dL), FEV1 <80% predicted, nonsmoker/ex‑smoker status, absence of IgA deficiency with anti‑IgA antibodies, supporting clinical/spirometry/lab documentation, and is authorized for up to 12 months (with infectious‑agent transmission risks noted).
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"For chronic augmentation and maintenance therapy in individuals with clinically evident emphysema due to severe congenital deficiency of alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor (alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency)"
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