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Emgality®

(Galcanezumab)
Emgality
Prescription Only
Emgality is a medication that can be self-administered once a month by injecting it subcutaneously under the skin. It is used for migraine prevention in adults and can also be used to treat cluster headaches during a cluster headache period. The most frequently reported side effect is injection site reactions. Additionally, there are no known drug interactions with Emgality. Emgality is FDA approved for the following indications: Migraine and Cluster Headaches.

Ajovy®

(Fremanezumab)
Ajovy
Prescription Only
Ajovy is a prescription medication that can be self-injected once a month or once every three months under the skin to prevent migraine headaches. The most commonly reported side effect is injection site reactions. Ajovy does not seem to cause constipation. Additionally, there are no known drug interactions. Ajovy is FDA approved for the following indications: Migraine prevention.

Dosage & Administration

Administration
Subcutaneous
Subcutaneous
Dosing
Migraine: 240 mg loading dose (120 mg x 2) followed by 120 mg monthly.
225 mg monthly or 675 mg every 3 months (as three consecutive injections of 225 mg each)
Latin Shorthand
240 mg LD (120 mg x 2) then 120 mg/mo.
225 mg/mo or 675 mg q3mo

Financial Assistance

Copay
$0
$5
Annual Cap
$4,900
Patient specific maximum benefit.
Assistance Expiration
12 months
12/31/2023
Generics
No lower-cost generic available
No lower-cost generic available

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