HCV Treatment

Forms, decision trees and prescribing information

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Simplified Treatment — 3 Easy Steps

 

Who Is Eligible?

 

Who Is NOT Eligible?

Adults with hepatitis C (any genotype) who do NOT have cirrhosis or have compensated cirrhosis (CTP score < 6) and persons who have not previously received HCV treatment

Persons with cirrhosis should be referred to Liver Clinic for cirrhosis evaluation and follow up. Those with compensated cirrhosis, i.e. CTP < 6 [see Step 1 below for CTP calculation] can still receive Simplified Treatment; consult Liver Clinic for treatment recommendations.
Patients who have any of the following:
– Prior HCV treatment
– Current or prior episode of decompensated cirrhosis, defined as Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score > 6 or presence of ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, total bilirubin > 2.0mg/dL, albumin < 3.5g/dL, or INR > 1.7
– HIV positive
– HBsAg positive
– Current pregnancy
– End-stage renal disease (i.e. eGFR <30mL/min/m2)
– Known or suspected hepatocellular carcinoma
– Prior liver transplantation

Step 1: Determine FIB-4 Score

FIB-4 Calculator
You will need age, ALT and AST, and platelet count

 

FIB-4 < 1.45

 

FIB-4 (1.45-3.25)

 

FIB-4 > 3.25

No Cirrhosis Indeterminate Fibrosis
Fibrosis Interpretation
Cirrhosis
Calculate CTP Score
 

Step 2: Obtain Pre-Treatment Labs

Lab How Recent?
If FIB-4 is indeterminate (1.45 – 3.25), Serum Fibrosis Test (FibroSure/Labcorp or FibroTest/Quest) or obtain FibroScan if test available (i.e. ANMC)Complete prior to choosing HCV medication – Fibrosis Interpretation
Pregnancy TestImmediately prior to treatment start and counsel about pregnancy risk with HCV medication
HCV RNAAcceptable within past 6 months
Hepatic function panel and eGFRAcceptable within past 6 months
AFPAcceptable within past 6 months
CBC (without diff)Acceptable within 3 months if cirrhosis, 6 months if no cirrhosis
PT/INR (only needed in cirrhosis)Acceptable within 3 months
HCV genotypeNot needed if treating with pangenotypic treatment; recommended if patient has cirrhosis, past treatment failure, or concern for reinfection; anytime prior
HIV antigen/antibodyAnytime prior
Hepatitis B surface antigenAnytime prior
 

Step 3: Write Prescription

 
 

State of Alaska Medicaid Prior Authorization
Hep Drug Interactions
Prescription Assistance Programs

 

Simplified Tx Prescribing Information

Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (Mavyret™)
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (Epclusa®)

HCV Tx Documents

Simplified Treatment Checklist
Patient Readiness Attestation
Hepatitis C Information
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (Audit-C)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Health Summary
Pre-Treatment Letter
Letter: End of Treatment
Letter: SVR 12
Letter: SVR 12 Cured
Medication Information Packet
Treatment Medications and Dosing
Patient Assistance Programs

 
  

Treatment Experienced Patients

Consult Liver Disease Specialist

 
  

Prescribing Information for Other Medications

Elbasvir/Grazoprevir (Zepatier™)
Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir (Harvoni®)
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxelaprevir (Vosevi®)

 

AASLD Recommendations for Testing, Managing, and Treating Hep C
FDA Approved Drug Search

 

Adult Hepatitis Clinic
Internal Medicine Clinic
Healthy Communities Building
3rd Floor
Phone: (907) 729-1500

Pediatric Clinic
Anchorage Native Primary Care Center
First Floor
Phone: (907) 729-1000

Liver Disease & Hepatitis Program
Phone: (907) 729-1560
1-800-655-4837

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