What is the cost of the migraine drug Ajovy?
The list price for Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) is:
- $640 for the once-monthly dose
- $1,920 for the quarterly dose
- $7,680 over one year.
Ajovy is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonist indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
Ajovy is administered as a subcutaneous injection (under the skin).
There are two dosing options available for Ajovy:
- 225 mg once every month, or
- 675 mg once every 3 months (three separate injections).
Ajovy injection (225 mg/1.5 mL) is available in two forms:
- single-dose prefilled autoinjector, and
- single-dose prefilled syringe.
Other approved calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonist migraine treatments include:
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Most patients who are insured do not pay list price but pay a copay or co-insurance fee dependent upon how the drug is covered by their insurance. However, manufacturers do have programs in place to assist patients with financial costs, depending upon insurance coverage.
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How long does it take for Ajovy to start working?
Most patients usually respond within a month of starting Ajovy treatment, and some respond within one week, if the medicine works for them. In general, Ajovy can help to reduce the number of migraine headache days you have by about 1.5 to 2 days per month. Continue reading
Ajovy vs Emgality: How do they compare?
Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) and Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) are two CGRP inhibitors used to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Emaglity may also be used to treat episodic cluster headaches in adults. They are both self-administered injections and can cause injection site reactions as side effects. Continue reading
How does Ajovy work for migraines?
Ajovy works to help prevent migraine pain by binding to the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) ligand to prevent its binding to the receptor. Ajovy is in the class of medicines known as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors. It is not used to treat an ongoing migraine headache. Continue reading
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