Aimovig and Ubrelvy Comparison

Aimovig®(erenumab-aooe)	Ubrelvy®(ubrogepant)
Prescription Only Aimovig is a prescription medication that adults can self-inject once a month under the skin to prevent migraine headaches. The most common side effects are injection site...	Prescription Only Ubrelvy is a medication that adults can use to treat acute migraine attacks. It works by blocking CGRP, a protein believed to contribute to migraine attacks by causing pain, blood...
Administration
Subcutaneous . Learn more.	Oral. Learn more.
Dosing
70 mg once monthly or 140 mg once monthly (for some patients). Learn more.	50 mg or 100 mg as needed. Maximum daily dose: 200 mg. Severe Hepatic or Severe Renal Impairment: 50 mg.. Learn more.
Latin Shorthand
70 mg/mo or 140 mg/mo. Learn more.	50 mg PRN or 100 mg PRN. Severe Renal Impairment: 50mg.. Learn more.
Out-Of-Pocket Costs With Copay Card
$5. Learn more.	$0. Learn more.
Annual Cap
Patient specific maximum benefit.. Learn more.	Maximum savings of $50 per pill for up to 13 prescription fills.. Learn more.
Assistance Expiration
Calendar year. Learn more.	13 prescription fills. Learn more.
Generics
No lower-cost generic available	No lower-cost generic available
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions in AIMOVIG clinical studies (occurring in at least 3% of treated patients and more often than placebo) are injection site reactions and constipation. . Learn more.	The most common adverse reactions (at least 2% and greater than placebo) were nausea and somnolence.. Learn more.
Mechanism of Actions (MoA)
CGRP Antagonist . Learn more.	CGRP Antagonist. Learn more.
Special Populations
Is it safe to use AIMOVIG during pregnancy? There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of AIMOVIG in pregnant women. No adverse effects on offspring were observed when pregnant monkeys were administered erenumab-aooe throughout gestation. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively. The estimated rate of major birth defects (2.2%-2.9%) and miscarriage (17%) among deliveries to women with migraine are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. Healthcare providers are advised to consider the potential risks and benefits of AIMOVIG for pregnant women. Is there any clinical consideration for women with migraine during pregnancy? Published data have suggested that women with migraine may be at increased risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension during pregnancy. What animal data is available for AIMOVIG use during pregnancy? In a study in which female monkeys were administered erenumab-aooe (0 or 50 mg/kg) twice weekly by subcutaneous injection throughout pregnancy (gestation day 20-22 to parturition), no adverse effects on offspring were observed. Serum erenumab-aooe exposures (AUC) in pregnant monkeys were approximately 20 times that in humans at a dose of 140 mg once monthly. Is it safe to use AIMOVIG while breastfeeding? There are no data on the presence of erenumab-aooe in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for AIMOVIG and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from AIMOVIG or from the underlying maternal condition. Is AIMOVIG safe for use in pediatric patients? Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Is AIMOVIG safe for use in geriatric patients? Clinical studies of AIMOVIG did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.	Is it safe to take UBRELVY during pregnancy? There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of UBRELVY in pregnant women. Patients should be encouraged to enroll in the pregnancy exposure registry that monitors outcomes in women who become pregnant while taking UBRELVY by calling 1-833-277-0206 or visiting http://empresspregnancyregistry.com. What is the risk of birth defects or miscarriage when taking UBRELVY during pregnancy? In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriages in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The estimated rate of major birth defects (2.2% -2.9%) and miscarriage (17%) among deliveries to women with migraine are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. However, no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of UBRELVY in pregnant women is available. What are the clinical considerations when taking UBRELVY during pregnancy? Published data have suggested that women with migraine may be at increased risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension during pregnancy. What does animal data suggest about the use of UBRELVY during pregnancy? In animal studies, adverse effects on embryofetal development were observed following administration of ubrogepant during pregnancy or during pregnancy and lactation at doses greater than those used clinically and which were associated with maternal toxicity. No adverse effects on embryofetal development were observed when ubrogepant was administered to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis. However, no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of UBRELVY in pregnant women is available. What is the risk of taking UBRELVY while breastfeeding? There are no data on the presence of ubrogepant in human milk, the effects of ubrogepant on the breastfed infant, or the effects of ubrogepant on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for UBRELVY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from UBRELVY or from the underlying maternal condition. Is it safe to use UBRELVY in pediatric patients? Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Are there any pharmacokinetic differences between elderly and younger patients when taking UBRELVY? Pharmacokinetic studies have shown no clinically significant differences between elderly and younger patients when taking UBRELVY. Was the use of UBRELVY studied in elderly patients? Clinical studies of UBRELVY did not include enough elderly patients to determine if they respond differently from younger patients. Dose selection for elderly patients should be cautious and typically start at the low end of the dosing range. How does hepatic impairment affect the exposure to UBRELVY? In patients with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment, exposure to UBRELVY was increased by 7%, 50%, and 115%, respectively. No dose adjustment is necessary for mild or moderate hepatic impairment. However, for patients with severe hepatic impairment, dose adjustment is recommended. How does renal impairment affect the use of UBRELVY? Renal impairment has a minor effect on the clearance of UBRELVY. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. For those with severe renal impairment (CLcr 15-29 mL/min), dose adjustment is necessary. Patients with end-stage renal disease (CLcr <15 mL/min) should avoid the use of UBRELVY.

Aimovig®(erenumab-aooe)

Ubrelvy®(ubrogepant)

Prescription Only

Aimovig is a prescription medication that adults can self-inject once a month under the skin to prevent migraine headaches. The most common side effects are injection site...

Prescription Only

Ubrelvy is a medication that adults can use to treat acute migraine attacks. It works by blocking CGRP, a protein believed to contribute to migraine attacks by causing pain, blood...

Dosage & Administration

Administration

Subcutaneous . Learn more.

Oral. Learn more.

Dosing

70 mg once monthly or 140 mg once monthly (for some patients). Learn more.

50 mg or 100 mg as needed. Maximum daily dose: 200 mg. Severe Hepatic or Severe Renal Impairment: 50 mg.. Learn more.

Latin Shorthand

70 mg/mo or 140 mg/mo. Learn more.

50 mg PRN or 100 mg PRN. Severe Renal Impairment: 50mg.. Learn more.

Financial Assistance

Out-Of-Pocket Costs With Copay Card

$5. Learn more.

$0. Learn more.

Annual Cap

Patient specific maximum benefit.. Learn more.

Maximum savings of $50 per pill for up to 13 prescription fills.. Learn more.

Assistance Expiration

Calendar year. Learn more.

13 prescription fills. Learn more.

Generics

No lower-cost generic available

Physician Advisory

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions in AIMOVIG clinical studies (occurring in at least 3% of treated patients and more often than placebo) are injection site reactions and constipation. . Learn more.

The most common adverse reactions (at least 2% and greater than placebo) were nausea and somnolence.. Learn more.

Mechanism of Actions (MoA)

CGRP Antagonist . Learn more.

CGRP Antagonist. Learn more.

Special Populations

Is it safe to use AIMOVIG during pregnancy?

There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of AIMOVIG in pregnant women. No adverse effects on offspring were observed when pregnant monkeys were administered erenumab-aooe throughout gestation. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively. The estimated rate of major birth defects (2.2%-2.9%) and miscarriage (17%) among deliveries to women with migraine are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. Healthcare providers are advised to consider the potential risks and benefits of AIMOVIG for pregnant women.

Is there any clinical consideration for women with migraine during pregnancy?

Published data have suggested that women with migraine may be at increased risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension during pregnancy.

What animal data is available for AIMOVIG use during pregnancy?

In a study in which female monkeys were administered erenumab-aooe (0 or 50 mg/kg) twice weekly by subcutaneous injection throughout pregnancy (gestation day 20-22 to parturition), no adverse effects on offspring were observed. Serum erenumab-aooe exposures (AUC) in pregnant monkeys were approximately 20 times that in humans at a dose of 140 mg once monthly.

Is it safe to use AIMOVIG while breastfeeding?

There are no data on the presence of erenumab-aooe in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for AIMOVIG and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from AIMOVIG or from the underlying maternal condition.

Is AIMOVIG safe for use in pediatric patients?

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Is AIMOVIG safe for use in geriatric patients?

Clinical studies of AIMOVIG did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

Is it safe to take UBRELVY during pregnancy?

There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of UBRELVY in pregnant women. Patients should be encouraged to enroll in the pregnancy exposure registry that monitors outcomes in women who become pregnant while taking UBRELVY by calling 1-833-277-0206 or visiting http://empresspregnancyregistry.com.

What is the risk of birth defects or miscarriage when taking UBRELVY during pregnancy?

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriages in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The estimated rate of major birth defects (2.2% -2.9%) and miscarriage (17%) among deliveries to women with migraine are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. However, no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of UBRELVY in pregnant women is available.

What are the clinical considerations when taking UBRELVY during pregnancy?

Published data have suggested that women with migraine may be at increased risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension during pregnancy.

What does animal data suggest about the use of UBRELVY during pregnancy?

In animal studies, adverse effects on embryofetal development were observed following administration of ubrogepant during pregnancy or during pregnancy and lactation at doses greater than those used clinically and which were associated with maternal toxicity. No adverse effects on embryofetal development were observed when ubrogepant was administered to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis. However, no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of UBRELVY in pregnant women is available.

What is the risk of taking UBRELVY while breastfeeding?

There are no data on the presence of ubrogepant in human milk, the effects of ubrogepant on the breastfed infant, or the effects of ubrogepant on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for UBRELVY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from UBRELVY or from the underlying maternal condition.

Is it safe to use UBRELVY in pediatric patients?

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Are there any pharmacokinetic differences between elderly and younger patients when taking UBRELVY?

Pharmacokinetic studies have shown no clinically significant differences between elderly and younger patients when taking UBRELVY.

Was the use of UBRELVY studied in elderly patients?

Clinical studies of UBRELVY did not include enough elderly patients to determine if they respond differently from younger patients. Dose selection for elderly patients should be cautious and typically start at the low end of the dosing range.

How does hepatic impairment affect the exposure to UBRELVY?

In patients with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment, exposure to UBRELVY was increased by 7%, 50%, and 115%, respectively. No dose adjustment is necessary for mild or moderate hepatic impairment. However, for patients with severe hepatic impairment, dose adjustment is recommended.

How does renal impairment affect the use of UBRELVY?

Renal impairment has a minor effect on the clearance of UBRELVY. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. For those with severe renal impairment (CLcr 15-29 mL/min), dose adjustment is necessary. Patients with end-stage renal disease (CLcr <15 mL/min) should avoid the use of UBRELVY.

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