GENERALIZED MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

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VYVGART Hytrulo for subcutaneous injection and VYVGART for IV infusion are first-of-their-kind treatments for adults with anti-AChR antibody positive generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)

IV=intravenous; AChR=acetylcholine receptor; gMG=generalized myasthenia gravis

VYVGART Hytrulo for subcutaneous injection and VYVGART for intravenous (IV) infusion can improve daily abilities and reduce muscle weakness when added to your current oral gMG treatment*†

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It’s a ~30 to 90–second subcutaneous injection that can be given at an infusion center, doctor’s office, or at home.‡ For at least 30 minutes after your injection, a healthcare professional will monitor you for allergic reactions.

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VYVGART and VYVGART Hytrulo may increase the risk of infection and can cause allergic and infusion-related reactions. The most common side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART Hytrulo are respiratory and urinary tract infections and headache, as well as injection site reactions for VYVGART Hytrulo. See safety data.

*Improvement maintained for 4 or more weeks was measured by a decrease of 2 or more points on the Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) scale, with the first reduction occurring no later than 1 week after the last infusion of treatment cycle 1. The MG-ADL scale assesses the impact of gMG on 8 activities of daily living.
†Improvement maintained for 4 or more weeks was measured by a decrease of 3 or more points on the Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) scale, with the first reduction occurring no later than 1 week after the last infusion of treatment cycle 1. The QMG scale is a strength scoring system developed specifically for MG.
‡In some cases, VYVGART Hytrulo may be given at home by a trained nurse.
IV=intravenous; MG-ADL=Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living; QMG=Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis

VYVGART for IV infusion is the #1 prescribed FDA-approved biologic treatment for adults with anti-AChR antibody positive gMG§

VYVGART for IV infusion has been FDA approved for more than 3 years.

VYVGART is widely available

90%

of commercial and Medicare insured patients have coverage for VYVGART for IV infusion or VYVGART Hytrulo for subcutaneous injection||

Multiple treatment cycles are possible with the first prescription

90%

of commercial and Medicare insured patients have coverage allowing for an initial authorization of VYVGART for IV infusion or VYVGART Hytrulo for subcutaneous injection for at least 6 months.|| This can allow for multiple treatment cycles with the first prescription

§Based on IQVIA LAAD data from January 2023 to April 2024. Data is based on validated claims of VYVGART for IV infusion and other biologics that have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of adults with anti-AChR antibody positive gMG. All claims are associated with patients who received 2 confirmed diagnoses of anti-AChR antibody positive gMG. Patients who were prescribed more than one of the biologics in this data set were counted for each biologic prescribed.
||Based on published policies from Policy Reporter as of August 2024.
LAAD=Longitudinal Access and Adjudication Data

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VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) Subcutaneous Injection 180 mg/mL and 2000 U/mL vial; VYVGART (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) Injection for Intravenous Use 400 mg/20 mL vial
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) Subcutaneous Injection 180 mg/mL and 2000 U/mL vial; VYVGART (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) Injection for Intravenous Use 400 mg/20 mL vial

Still have questions? Call 1-833-VYVGART (1-833-898-4278) to speak with an educator about gMG, how VYVGART works, study data, cost and coverage, and more.

Do not use VYVGART if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART. Do not use VYVGART HYTRULO if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa, hyaluronidase, or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART HYTRULO. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause serious allergic reactions and a decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting.

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Infection. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may increase the risk of infection. The most common infections for efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients were urinary tract and respiratory tract infections. Signs or symptoms of an infection may include fever, chills, frequent and/or painful urination, cough, pain and blockage of nasal passages/sinus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, excess phlegm, nasal discharge, back pain, and/or chest pain.
  • Allergic Reactions (hypersensitivity reactions). VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause allergic reactions such as rashes, swelling under the skin, and shortness of breath. Hives were also observed in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO. Serious allergic reactions, such as trouble breathing and decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting have been reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab.
  • Infusion-Related Reactions. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause infusion-related reactions. The most frequent symptoms and signs reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab were high blood pressure, chills, shivering, and chest, abdominal, and back pain.

Tell your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of an infection, allergic reaction, or infusion-related reaction. These can happen while you are receiving your VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO treatment or afterward. Your doctor may need to pause or stop your treatment. Contact your doctor immediately if you have signs or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Before taking VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO, tell your doctor if you:

  • take any medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal medicines,
  • have received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine (immunization), or
  • have any allergies or medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

What are the common side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO?

The most common side effects in efgartigimod-alfa-fcab-treated patients were respiratory tract infection, headache, and urinary tract infection. Additional common side effects with VYVGART HYTRULO are injection site reactions, including rash, redness of the skin, itching sensation, bruising, pain, and hives.

These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the US Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is VYVGART® (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) for intravenous (IV) infusion and what is VYVGART® HYTRULO (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) for subcutaneous injection?

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO are both prescription medicines, each used to treat a condition called generalized myasthenia gravis, which causes muscles to tire and weaken easily throughout the body, in adults who are positive for antibodies directed toward a protein called acetylcholine receptor (anti-AChR antibody positive).

Please see the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART and the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART HYTRULO, and talk to your doctor.

Do not use VYVGART if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART. Do not use VYVGART HYTRULO if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa, hyaluronidase, or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART HYTRULO. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause serious allergic reactions and a decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting.

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Infection. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may increase the risk of infection. The most common infections for efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients were urinary tract and respiratory tract infections. Signs or symptoms of an infection may include fever, chills, frequent and/or painful urination, cough, pain and blockage of nasal passages/sinus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, excess phlegm, nasal discharge, back pain, and/or chest pain.
  • Allergic Reactions (hypersensitivity reactions). VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause allergic reactions such as rashes, swelling under the skin, and shortness of breath. Hives were also observed in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO. Serious allergic reactions, such as trouble breathing and decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting have been reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab.
  • Infusion-Related Reactions. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause infusion-related reactions. The most frequent symptoms and signs reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab were high blood pressure, chills, shivering, and chest, abdominal, and back pain.

Tell your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of an infection, allergic reaction, or infusion-related reaction. These can happen while you are receiving your VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO treatment or afterward. Your doctor may need to pause or stop your treatment. Contact your doctor immediately if you have signs or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Before taking VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO, tell your doctor if you:

  • take any medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal medicines,
  • have received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine (immunization), or
  • have any allergies or medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

What are the common side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO?

The most common side effects in efgartigimod-alfa-fcab-treated patients were respiratory tract infection, headache, and urinary tract infection. Additional common side effects with VYVGART HYTRULO are injection site reactions, including rash, redness of the skin, itching sensation, bruising, pain, and hives.

These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the US Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is VYVGART® (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) for intravenous (IV) infusion and what is VYVGART® HYTRULO (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) for subcutaneous injection?

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO are both prescription medicines, each used to treat a condition called generalized myasthenia gravis, which causes muscles to tire and weaken easily throughout the body, in adults who are positive for antibodies directed toward a protein called acetylcholine receptor (anti-AChR antibody positive).

Please see the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART and the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART HYTRULO, and talk to your doctor.

Questions? Call 1-833-VYVGART
(1-833-898-4278)

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