OK, I’m curious. What can I expect?

Wondering what to expect is normal.

You’re in the right place to learn about the HyQvia^® [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] infusion experience, whether it’s about the infusion itself or insurance coverage and anything in between. Always talk to your doctor about any questions or concerns you may have.

PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Watch Mary and Michael infuse HyQvia to get familiar with the process.

Mary and Michael are real patients sharing their real infusion experiences.

Watch them share their routine and explain why HyQvia works for them.

Mary’s Infusion Experience

Michael’s Infusion Experience

Find safety information here.

This is where you’ll find important safety info, including the warning about blood clots, to consider when starting and monitoring your treatment with HyQvia.

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UNDERSTANDING INSURANCE

Understanding the insurance process can make a difference.

When you are prescribed a specialty medicine like HyQvia, 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 HyQvia will cost.

Benefits verification

The first step in the process is for your doctor’s office to do a benefits verification on your behalf. They will work with your insurance company to determine if HyQvia is covered under your health plan, how much insurance will pay, what your deductible will be, and 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.

Prior authorization

Next, your doctor may need to show your health plan that HyQvia 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. Once your insurance company reviews the prior authorization, you and your doctor's office will be notified if you are approved for therapy.

Sometimes, these processes will be managed by a specialty pharmacy provider (SPP). Your SPP may contact you to coordinate these steps.

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1-866-861-1750, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET.

Working with your specialty pharmacy to get HyQvia

HyQvia is a specialty drug, which means you can’t pick up your prescription at the local pharmacy. Specialty pharmacy providers (SPPs) carry drugs for rare conditions such as primary immunodeficiency and makes sure they are stored and handled appropriately before they are shipped. Your doctor will order HyQvia through an SPP, and it will be delivered to your preferred location.

Here’s what to expect when working with an SPP:

Specialty pharmacies are able to support you by working directly with your insurance company to find out how your health plan covers HyQvia. They can assist with steps in the approval process, such as benefits verification, prior authorization, financial assistance, and treatment education
- You can expect an SPP to contact you after a physician prescribes you HyQvia
SPPs will coordinate delivery of HyQvia. Depending on your discussion with your doctor, you will have HyQvia delivered to your home or to an infusion center. They may also give you special instructions on how to store your drug properly before you take it
Some insurance companies may only work with certain specialty pharmacies. Currently, only the below SPPs have HyQvia in stock. Work with your doctor’s office or an insurance representative to determine which SPP is available to you

The following SPPs are currently authorized to dispense HyQvia:

AcariaHealth Specialty Pharmacy

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy

Advanced Infusion Care

Amerita

AOM Infusion

Axiva Health Solutions

BioMatrix

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy

Blue Sky

Care Fusion Rx

CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy

ContinuumRx

CSI Pharmacy

CVS Specialty

HPC Specialty Infusion

InfuCare Rx

Intramed Plus

IV Solutions Rx

KabaFusion

Kroger Specialty Infusion

Maxor Specialty Pharmacy

Nufactor

Option Care Health

Optum Infusion Pharmacy

OSO Home Care

Palmetto Infusion

PromptCare

Realo Specialty Care Pharmacy

Soleo Health

Specialty Care Rx

Sunrise Rx

Superior Biologics

Upstate HomeCare

Vital Care Infusion Services

Vivo Infusion

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy

Inquire with specific SPPs for current status.

INFUSION AND NURSE TRAINING OPTIONS

Self-infusing is possible with training from a nurse.

With HyQvia, you can complete your infusions at an infusion center or at home, after adequate training from a healthcare professional, by self-infusing. Either way you choose, you’ll be set up for success by your healthcare team.

Allow your vials to reach room temperature; this could take up to 60 minutes.

Do not apply heat or microwave.

Have a clean, open workspace, such as a counter or table, where you can lay out your supplies.

Gather your box of supplies from the specialty pharmacy and your HyQvia Patient Starter Kit (if you received a kit).

Ensure the manufacturer’s instructions for your pump are handy.

Write down any questions you may have for the nurse. With so much new information, you can easily forget what you wanted to ask. If you received the Patient Starter Kit, there’s a Wellness Journal included, and it has space to jot down questions and notes.

Extra supplies you may want to have on hand:

Antibacterial wipes for cleaning surfaces
Antibacterial soap

Most importantly, try to relax and know that the nurse is here to help you. You’ll feel more familiar with your supplies and the infusion process after your training. You can do this.

Frequently asked questions

Maybe you want to know how long it takes to infuse HyQvia or what the side effects are, or even what the financial implications may be. Read over the FAQs page for quick answers.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and serious warnings regarding blood clots

What is HYQVIA?

HYQVIA is a liquid medicine that is given under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information that I should know about HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can cause blood clots.
Call your healthcare professional (HCP) if you have pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms, other than at the infusion site(s), unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort that worsens on deep breathing, unexplained rapid pulse, numbness or weakness on one side of the body.
Your HCP may perform blood tests regularly to check your IgG level.
Do not infuse HYQVIA into or around an infected or red swollen area because it can cause infection to spread.

Who should not take HYQVIA?

Do not take HYQVIA if you:

Are allergic to IgG, hyaluronidase, other blood products, or any ingredient in HYQVIA.

What should I avoid while taking HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can make vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines) not work as well for you. Before you get any vaccines, tell your HCP that you take HYQVIA.

What should I tell my HCP before I start using or while using HYQVIA?

Tell your HCP if you:

Have or had any kidney, liver, or heart problems or history of blood clots because HYQVIA can make these problems worse.
Have IgA deficiency or a history of severe allergic reactions to IgG or other blood products.
Are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breast feeding. It is not known whether HYQVIA can harm the unborn baby or breastfed infant.

What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can cause serious side effects. If any of the following problems occur after starting HYQVIA, stop the infusion immediately and contact your HCP or call emergency services:

Hives, swelling in the mouth or throat, itching, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting or dizziness. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Bad headache with nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light. These could be signs of irritation and swelling of the lining around your brain.
Reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms, other than at the infusion site(s). These could be signs of a blood clot.
Brown or red urine, fast heart rate, yellow skin or eyes. These could be signs of a liver or blood problem.
Chest pain or trouble breathing, blue lips or extremities. These could be signs of a serious heart or lung problem.
Fever over 100°F. This could be a sign of an infection.

After HYQVIA infusion a temporary, soft swelling may occur around the infusion site, which may last 1 to 3 days, due to the volume of fluid infused. The following possible side effects may occur at the site of infusion and generally go away within a few hours, and are less likely after the first few infusions.

Mild or moderate pain
Redness
Swelling
Itching

The most common side effects of HYQVIA are:

Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting

Antibodies to the hyaluronidase component of HYQVIA were formed in some patients taking HYQVIA. It is not known if there is any long-term effect. In theory, these antibodies could react with your body’s own hyaluronidase (PH20). PH20 is present in the male reproductive tract. So far, these antibodies have not been associated with increased or new side-effects.

These are not all the possible side effects. Talk to your HCP about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

For additional safety information, click for Information For Patients and discuss with your HCP.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.