Entyvio

Anyone using the sub cut injections. I have one infusion to go after tomorrow then it’s the injections. Does anyone know how often? Are they an actual needle or like a diabetic injection?

They have a sub cut injection for entyvio??? It’s not available in US. I would think they would have be be done more often as the dosage for entyvio is 300 cc? (not really sure of the actual measurement used but I do know it’s 300 whatever). It’s a small bag compared to a regular iv bag but still that’s a lot of liquid to put in a syringe.

I do a sub cut injection monthly for migraines. I have a severe needle phobia. But I do give myself these injections because they come in an epi pen and I don’t see the needle. These sting and sometimes bruise so I wouldn’t want to do it daily. If I had to inject an actual needle in my arm I couldn’t do it. My friend does self injections 3x/week for her MS and has an auto injector. She switches between arms and legs.

So I actually hope this method doesn’t come to the US. Not to mention the cost would then go to the prescription side of my medical plan and affordability would then become a huge factor for me.

Please update us when you find out as I’m quite curious!

It's not available I'm the U.S. but is elsewhere. I've seen people post about using it on reddit. Self injections are SO much more convenient than infusions. After the first time or two, it's a piece of cake.

FlowersGal said...
They have a sub cut injection for entyvio??? It’s not available in US. I would think they would have be be done more often as the dosage for entyvio is 300 cc? (not really sure of the actual measurement used but I do know it’s 300 whatever). It’s a small bag compared to a regular iv bag but still that’s a lot of liquid to put in a syringe.

I do a sub cut injection monthly for migraines. I have a severe needle phobia. But I do give myself these injections because they come in an epi pen and I don’t see the needle. These sting and sometimes bruise so I wouldn’t want to do it daily. If I had to inject an actual needle in my arm I couldn’t do it. My friend does self injections 3x/week for her MS and has an auto injector. She switches between arms and legs.

So I actually hope this method doesn’t come to the US. Not to mention the cost would then go to the prescription side of my medical plan and affordability would then become a huge factor for me.

Please update us when you find out as I’m quite curious!

I think the dosage would go up From 300mg/8 weeks vs 108mg/2weeks. Anyone on Medicare would see a big difference on cost going from Part B Coverage to Part D coverage.

Even if/when they come here, it doesn't necessarily mean the infusion option would go away. It would be a much more convenient option for many people.