| Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating
Hizentra vs HyQvia
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Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Hyqvia but not Hizentra, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Hizentra
Hyqvia
At A Glance
SC injection
Daily to every 2 weeks
Immune globulin
SC injection
Every 3-4 weeks
Immune globulin (IgG replacement)
Indications
- Primary immune deficiency disorder
- Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating
- Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- X-linked agammaglobulinemia
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- X-linked agammaglobulinemia
- Congenital agammaglobulinemia
- Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
- Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating
Dosing
Primary immune deficiency disorder, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Common Variable Immunodeficiency, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Individualized SC dose administered daily to every 2 weeks; when switching from IGIV, initial weekly dose = prior IGIV dose (g) divided by weeks between doses, multiplied by 1.37.
Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating 0.2 g/kg (1 mL/kg) SC per week in 1-2 infusion sessions over 1-2 consecutive days; may increase to 0.4 g/kg per week if symptoms worsen on the lower dose.
Common Variable Immunodeficiency, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, Congenital agammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency 300 to 600 mg/kg SC every 3 to 4 weeks after initial ramp-up from 1-week to full dose; rHuPH20 at 80 U/g IgG infused immediately before each IgG dose at each infusion site.
Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Same dose and frequency as prior IGIV treatment SC, typical dosing interval 4 weeks; rHuPH20 at 80 U/g IgG infused immediately before each IgG dose; ramp-up recommended based on tolerability.
Contraindications
- History of anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction to human immune globulin or inactive ingredients of HIZENTRA, including polysorbate 80
- Hyperprolinemia Type I or II (HIZENTRA contains L-proline as stabilizer)
- IgA-deficiency with antibodies against IgA and a history of hypersensitivity
- History of anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to IgG administration
- IgA deficiency with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity
- Known systemic hypersensitivity to hyaluronidase including rHuPH20
- Known systemic hypersensitivity to human albumin (in the hyaluronidase solution)
Adverse Reactions
Most common (>=5%) Local infusion-site reactions (swelling, redness, heat, pain, hematoma, itching), headache, diarrhea, fatigue, back pain, nausea, pain in extremity, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, pruritus, vomiting, abdominal pain, migraine, arthralgia, pain, fall, nasopharyngitis
Postmarketing Allergic-anaphylactic reactions (swollen face or tongue, pharyngeal edema, pyrexia, chills, dizziness, hypertension, malaise, tachycardia, flushing), chest discomfort, dyspnea, tremor, burning sensation, infusion site ulcer, infusion site necrosis
Most common (>5%) Local infusion site reactions (discomfort/pain, erythema, swelling/edema, pruritus), headache, fatigue, nausea, pyrexia, vomiting
Postmarketing Hypersensitivity, influenza-like illness, infusion site leaking, anaphylactic reaction, tremor, tachycardia, hypotension, infusion related reaction, dyspnea, paresthesia oral, dermatitis allergic, injection site rash, alanine aminotransferase increased
Pharmacology
Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human), 20% Liquid that supplies a broad spectrum of opsonizing and neutralizing IgG antibodies against a wide variety of bacterial and viral agents; mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated but may include immunomodulatory effects.
Immune globulin (IgG) replacement product in which the Immune Globulin Infusion (Human), 10% supplies broad-spectrum opsonizing and neutralizing IgG antibodies against bacterial and viral agents, while rHuPH20 transiently depolymerizes subcutaneous hyaluronan to increase tissue permeability, facilitating dispersion and absorption of the full IgG dose administered subcutaneously.
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Hizentra
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (9/12) · Step Therapy (5/12) · Qty limit (0/12)
Hyqvia
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (9/12) · Step Therapy (5/12) · Qty limit (0/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Hizentra
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (2/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (1/8)
Hyqvia
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (1/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Humana
Hizentra
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (3/3) · Qty limit (0/3)
Hyqvia
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (1/3) · Step Therapy (1/3) · Qty limit (0/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
No savings programs available for Hizentra.
Cost estimate not availableAccessia Health: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) - Private Insurance
Commercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
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