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INCLISIRAN INJ,SOLN

Clinical Criteria Summary

Exclusion Criteria

  • End-stage renal disease on dialysis
  • Advanced heart failure with limited prognosis
  • Severe comorbid non-cardiovascular condition that is expected to limit life expectancy
  • Pregnancy or lactating

Inclusion Criteria

  • History of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
  • Severe hypercholesterolemia (e.g., heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HeFH], LDL-C > 190 mg/dL) without ASCVD

Additional Inclusion Criteria

  • Contraindication, intolerance to, or insufficient LDL-C reduction requiring further LDL-C lowering to reduce ASCVD risk consistent with established guidelines after a trial of:
  • Maximally tolerated dose of statin (may be none; confirmed statin intolerance is intolerance to at least 2 statins, one at the lowest approved daily dose and trial of alternate day dosing)
  • Ezetimibe
  • Monoclonal antibody inhibitor of PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Inhibitor)
  • Patient is willing to return for subcutaneous administration of inclisiran by a healthcare provider at the initial visit, at 3 months and every 6 months thereafter

Pregnancy Considerations

  • Evaluate pregnancy status prior to initiating treatment since inclisiran may cause fetal harm
  • Counseling provided on potential risks vs benefits of treatment is recommended
  • Use of effective contraception during therapy is recommended for patients who can become pregnant

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