Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor utilization and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol control in familial hypercholesterolemia. 2021

Candace L Jackson, and Yihong Deng, and Xiaoxi Yao, and Holly Van Houten, and Nilay D Shah, and Stephen Kopecky
Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors were approved in August 2015 as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin treatment in those with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). To assess PCSK9 inhibitor utilization patterns and cholesterol control in the high-risk FH population. This study was a retrospective analysis of a large administrative database that includes privately insured and Medicare Advantage patients. Individuals with diagnosis codes for FH from October 2016-September 2019 were identified. Differences in PCSK9 inhibitor utilization between various groups were evaluated using multivariable logistic regression. During the study period, 1:371 people enrolled in medical/pharmacy plans had a diagnosis of FH. While 62.5% (n = 33,649) had medication fills for statins (without PCSK9 inhibitors), only 2.0% (n = 1062) had medication fills for PCSK9 inhibitors (with or without other medications). Compared to men, women were more likely to be untreated (OR 1.23, 95% confidence interval (CI):1.18-1.28, p < 0.01) but more likely to be treated with PCSK9 inhibitors (OR 2.18, 95%CI:1.90-2.49, p < 0.01). Compared to those younger than 55 years of age, older individuals were more likely to be treated (OR 1.64, 95%CI:1.56-1.72, p < 0.01) but less likely to be treated with PCSK9 inhibitors (OR 0.40, 95%CI:0.34-0.47, p < 0.01). Lastly, those with household incomes ≥$40,000 were more likely to be treated with PCSK9 inhibitors than those with lower household incomes (OR 1.69, 95%CI:1.41-2.02, p < 0.01). PCSK9 inhibitor utilization in FH remains low. Significant differences exist based on demographic factors. Female sex, higher household incomes, and younger age were associated with increased PCSK9 inhibitor utilization.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008078 Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to low density lipoproteins (LDL), including CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and free cholesterol. LDL Cholesterol,Cholesteryl Linoleate, LDL,LDL Cholesteryl Linoleate,Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol,beta-Lipoprotein Cholesterol,Cholesterol, beta-Lipoprotein,beta Lipoprotein Cholesterol
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006938 Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II A group of familial disorders characterized by elevated circulating cholesterol contained in either LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS alone or also in VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (pre-beta lipoproteins). Hyperbetalipoproteinemia,Hypercholesterolemia, Essential,Hypercholesterolemia, Familial,Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Defective,Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Ligand-Defective,Familial Combined Hyperlipoproteinemia,Hyper-Low Density Lipoproteinemia,Hyper-Low-Density-Lipoproteinemia,Hyper-beta-Lipoproteinemia,Hypercholesterolemia, Autosomal Dominant,Hypercholesterolemia, Autosomal Dominant, Type B,Hypercholesterolemic Xanthomatosis, Familial,Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 2,Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa,Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb,Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type II,Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type IIa,LDL Receptor Disorder,Apolipoprotein B 100, Familial Defective,Apolipoprotein B 100, Familial Ligand Defective,Autosomal Dominant Hypercholesterolemia,Autosomal Dominant Hypercholesterolemias,Combined Hyperlipoproteinemia, Familial,Combined Hyperlipoproteinemias, Familial,Density Lipoproteinemia, Hyper-Low,Density Lipoproteinemias, Hyper-Low,Disorder, LDL Receptor,Disorders, LDL Receptor,Dominant Hypercholesterolemia, Autosomal,Dominant Hypercholesterolemias, Autosomal,Essential Hypercholesterolemia,Essential Hypercholesterolemias,Familial Combined Hyperlipoproteinemias,Familial Hypercholesterolemia,Familial Hypercholesterolemias,Familial Hypercholesterolemic Xanthomatoses,Familial Hypercholesterolemic Xanthomatosis,Hyper Low Density Lipoproteinemia,Hyper beta Lipoproteinemia,Hyper-Low Density Lipoproteinemias,Hyper-Low-Density-Lipoproteinemias,Hyper-beta-Lipoproteinemias,Hyperbetalipoproteinemias,Hypercholesterolemias, Autosomal Dominant,Hypercholesterolemias, Essential,Hypercholesterolemias, Familial,Hypercholesterolemic Xanthomatoses, Familial,Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 2s,Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIas,Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIbs,Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIs,Hyperlipoproteinemia, Familial Combined,Hyperlipoproteinemias, Familial Combined,Hyperlipoproteinemias, Type II,Hyperlipoproteinemias, Type IIa,LDL Receptor Disorders,Lipoproteinemia, Hyper-Low Density,Lipoproteinemias, Hyper-Low Density,Receptor Disorder, LDL,Receptor Disorders, LDL,Type 2, Hyperlipoproteinemia,Type II Hyperlipoproteinemia,Type II Hyperlipoproteinemias,Type IIa Hyperlipoproteinemia,Type IIa Hyperlipoproteinemias,Xanthomatoses, Familial Hypercholesterolemic,Xanthomatosis, Familial Hypercholesterolemic
D000071449 Proprotein Convertase 9 A proprotein convertase that is essential for CHOLESTEROL homeostasis. It binds to and is required for the lysosomal degradation of the LDL RECEPTOR (LDLR); the VLDL receptor, and the APOLIPOPROTEIN E RECEPTOR. It also regulates neuronal APOPTOSIS. NARC-1 Protein,Neural Apoptosis-Regulated Convertase 1,Proprotein Convertase, Subtilisin-Kexin Type 9,Convertase 9, Proprotein,NARC 1 Protein,Neural Apoptosis Regulated Convertase 1,Proprotein Convertase, Subtilisin Kexin Type 9
D000091362 PCSK9 Inhibitors Agents that inhibit Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (see PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE 9 (PCSK9)), an enzyme that plays an important role in the degradation of the LDL receptors. It favors LDL catabolism and reduces plasma LDL-cholesterol (LDL_C) level. PCSK9 Inhibitors Cardiovascular,PCSK9 Inhibitors, Cardiovascular,Cardiovascular PCSK9 Inhibitors,Cardiovascular, PCSK9 Inhibitors,Inhibitors, Cardiovascular PCSK9
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D012189 Retrospective Studies Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons. Retrospective Study,Studies, Retrospective,Study, Retrospective

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