How is Repatha dispensed?
How is Repatha dispensed?
Administer REPATHA subcutaneously into areas of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm that are not tender, bruised, red, or indurated. Avoid injecting into areas with scars or stretch marks. Rotate injection sites for each administration.
Has Repatha been discontinued?
Repatha will be discontinued at the original list price of $14,000, Amgen announced. This is the latest move in a price war also involving Praluent (alirocumab), a PCSK9 inhibitor from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: REGN) and Sanofi (Euronext: SAN), which has also had its US price lowered.
What forms does Repatha come in?
Repatha comes in three forms:
- prefilled syringe.
- prefilled SureClick autoinjector.
- Pushtronex system, which is a single-use, on-body infusor with prefilled cartridges.
How many mL is a Repatha pen?
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| BRAND | FORM. |
|---|---|
| Repatha Pushtronex subcutaneous – | 420 mg/3.5 mL kit |
| Repatha Pushtronex subcutaneous – | 420 mg/3.5 mL kit |
| Repatha SureClick subcutaneous – | 140 mg/mL injection |
| Repatha Syringe subcutaneous – | 140 mg/mL solution |
Are there different Repatha doses?
The initial recommended dosage of REPATHA is 420 mg once monthly administered subcutaneously [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. The dosage can be increased to 420 mg every 2 weeks if a clinically meaningful response is not achieved in 12 weeks.
What is Amgen Repatha?
Repatha is a PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) inhibitor antibody indicated: to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization in adults with established cardiovascular disease.
Does Amgen make Repatha?
24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced that it is making Repatha® (evolocumab), an innovative biologic medicine for people with high cholesterol who are at risk for heart attacks and strokes, available at a reduced list price of $5,850 per year.
Does Repatha come with needles?
It is important that you do not try to give yourself or someone else the injection unless you have received training from your healthcare provider. The orange cap on the Repatha SureClick autoinjector contains a needle cover (located inside the cap) that contains dry natural rubber, which is made from latex.
When will Repatha become generic?
June 2022 – When will the REPATHA patents expire, and when will biosimilar REPATHA be available?
Is Repatha a Tier 3 drug?
REPATHA is a brand-name, tier 3 drug.
