GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older.
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What to expect with
IV or subQ infusions
Getting started with intravenous (IV) infusions for PI
Here are a few key things you should know, but you and your doctor should talk through specific details.
- GAMMAGARD LIQUID IV infusions are given into a vein by a healthcare professional
- Infusions can be given at a hospital, an infusion clinic, or by a healthcare professional at home, every 3 or 4 weeks
- Your dose and how often you receive infusions will be prescribed based on how you respond to and tolerate the treatment
Know what to expect with your IV infusions
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Getting started with subcutaneous, or subQ, infusions
Here are a few key things you should know, but you and your doctor should talk through specific details.
- GAMMAGARD LIQUID subQ infusions are given under your skin through 1 or more needles. The number of sites depends on your dose
- Infusions can be done at home after training with a nurse, but make sure you read and follow the Detailed Instructions for Administration before getting started
- In the clinical study, weekly infusion times ranged from 0.8 to 2.3 hours (the median time was 1.2 hours)
Know what to expect with your subQ infusions
Understanding the insurance process can
make a difference
When you are prescribed a specialty medicine like GAMMAGARD LIQUID, your doctor may be required to reach out to your health plan to get preapproval for your treatment. Work with your doctor’s office to ensure you know what your insurance covers and how much GAMMAGARD LIQUID will cost.
First step: Benefits verification
Your doctor’s office will complete a benefits verification on your behalf. They will work with your insurance company to determine if:
- GAMMAGARD LIQUID is covered under your health plan
- How much insurance will pay
- What your deductible will be
- How much you will pay out of pocket
Once the office receives this information, ask the office manager to review your benefits verification results with you. This will help you understand what you are responsible for.
Next step: Prior authorization
Your doctor may need to show your health plan that GAMMAGARD LIQUID is the appropriate treatment for you based on your medical profile. This is called a prior authorization.
- Your doctor’s office will send the necessary forms and documents to your insurance company
- Once your insurance company reviews the prior authorization, you and your doctor’s office will be notified if you are approved for therapy
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