Venxxiva (tiopronin delayed-release)

Indications for Prior Authorization

Venxxiva (tiopronin delayed-release)
  • For diagnosis of Cystinuria
    Indicated, in combination with high fluid intake, alkali, and diet modification, for the prevention of cystine stone formation in adults and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older with severe homozygous cystinuria, who are not responsive to these measures alone.

Criteria

Venxxiva

For state-mandated plans in Illinois or other states where applicable: Step therapy requirements do NOT apply. Beginning January 1, 2026, step therapy requirements or use of the authorization of alternative covered medications in a manner that effectively creates a step therapy requirement will not be imposed.

Step Therapy

Length of Approval: 12 Month(s)

  • Requested drug is being used for a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - approved indication
  • AND
  • Trial and intolerance (of a minimum 30-day supply) to both of the following:
    • Brand Thiola EC
    • generic tiopronin DR
P & T Revisions

1970-01-01, 2025-12-18, 2025-02-05

  1. Venxxiva Prescribing Information. Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Cambridge, UK. December 2024.

  • 1970-01-01: No criteria changes
  • 2025-12-18: no criteria changes, added IL statute operational note
  • 2025-02-05: New Program