| Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized
Ultomiris vs Vyvgart Hytrulo
Side-by-side clinical, coverage, and cost comparison for myasthenia gravis, generalized.Deep comparison between: Ultomiris vs Vyvgart Hytrulo with Prescriber.AI
AI compares prescribing info and payer-specific access barriers across 1,200+ formularies. Here's a preview of what prescribers are already asking.Safety signalsVyvgart Hytrulo has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Ultomiris based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Vyvgart Hytrulo but not Ultomiris, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Ultomiris
Vyvgart Hytrulo
At A Glance
IV infusion
Every 4-8 weeks
C5 complement inhibitor
SC injection
Once weekly
FcRn blocker
Indications
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized
- Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating
Dosing
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (5 to <40 kg) Weight-based IV loading dose (600-1,200 mg), followed by weight-based maintenance dose every 4 weeks (5 to <20 kg) or every 8 weeks (20 to <40 kg), starting 2 weeks after loading dose.
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized, Neuromyelitis Optica (>=40 kg) Weight-based IV loading dose (2,400-3,000 mg), followed by weight-based maintenance dose (3,000-3,600 mg) every 8 weeks, starting 2 weeks after loading dose.
Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized 1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa/10,000 units hyaluronidase SC once weekly for 4-week cycles (prefilled syringe over 20-30 seconds) or 1,008 mg/11,200 units (vial over 30-90 seconds); subsequent cycles based on clinical evaluation.
Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating 1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa/10,000 units hyaluronidase SC once weekly (prefilled syringe over 20-30 seconds) or 1,008 mg/11,200 units (vial over 30-90 seconds); continue based on clinical response.
Contraindications
- Unresolved serious Neisseria meningitidis infection
- Serious hypersensitivity to efgartigimod alfa products, hyaluronidase, or any excipient of VYVGART HYTRULO (including anaphylaxis and hypotension leading to syncope)
Adverse Reactions
Most common (>=10%) Upper respiratory tract infection, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hypertension, pyrexia, back pain, arthralgia, COVID-19
Serious Meningococcal infections, other infections (including fatal COVID-19 pneumonia and sepsis), infusion-related reactions
Postmarketing Anaphylaxis, cholestatic or mixed pattern liver injury with increased serum liver enzymes and bilirubin
Most common (>=10%) Injection site reactions (rash, erythema, pruritus, bruising, pain, urticaria), headache
Serious Infections, hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis and hypotension), infusion/injection-related reactions
Postmarketing Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and hypotension, infusion/injection-related reactions, worsening of CIDP symptoms when transitioning from intravenous immunoglobulin treatment
Pharmacology
Ravulizumab-cwvz is a terminal complement inhibitor that specifically binds complement protein C5 with high affinity, preventing its cleavage to C5a (proinflammatory anaphylatoxin) and C5b (initiating subunit of the membrane attack complex), thereby inhibiting MAC formation and terminal complement-mediated tissue damage in PNH, aHUS, gMG, and NMOSD.
Efgartigimod alfa, a human IgG1 Fc fragment, binds to the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) and reduces circulating IgG; co-formulated hyaluronidase transiently depolymerizes hyaluronan to increase subcutaneous tissue permeability for 24 to 48 hours.
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Ultomiris
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (9/12) · Step Therapy (9/12) · Qty limit (0/12)
Vyvgart Hytrulo
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (9/12) · Step Therapy (9/12) · Qty limit (9/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Ultomiris
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (0/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Vyvgart Hytrulo
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (4/8) · Step Therapy (4/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Humana
Ultomiris
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (1/3) · Step Therapy (0/3) · Qty limit (0/3)
Vyvgart Hytrulo
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (2/3) · Step Therapy (2/3) · Qty limit (0/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
No savings programs available for Ultomiris.
No savings programs available for Vyvgart Hytrulo.
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