Vol. 4 No. 11 (2024): November
Reimbursement Recommendations

Sotatercept (Winrevair)

Published November 6, 2024

Key Messages

  • Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) recommends that sotatercept (Winrevair) should be reimbursed by public drug plans for the treatment of patients with WHO Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) if certain conditions are met.
  • Winrevair should only be covered as add-on therapy in patients with confirmed WHO Group 1 PAH based on guidelines-approved diagnostic procedure including right-heart catheterization (RHC).
  • Winrevair should only be reimbursed as an add-on therapy in patients who are not at low risk, currently treated with optimal background therapy for at least 3 months, and if the cost of Winrevair is reduced.