If your doctor just prescribed Gammagard, you've probably already seen the price tag and felt a little overwhelmed. Here's what's actually involved - and what changes when a specialty pharmacy handles the details for you.
If your doctor just prescribed Gammagard (immune globulin), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a little overwhelmed. That's normal. Here's what's actually involved in starting Gammagard - and what changes when a specialty pharmacy supports you through it.
Gammagard is an immune globulin (IgG) therapy used as replacement therapy for primary immunodeficiency, and also used for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and certain other conditions. It contains antibodies that help your body fight infection when your own immune system can't produce enough on its own.
Most Gammagard is given as an IV infusion, typically at an infusion center, clinic, or hospital outpatient setting. However, for primary immunodeficiency specifically, Gammagard Liquid can also be given subcutaneously - a self-administered injection under the skin, similar to how Hizentra or Xembify work. Which route you're prescribed depends on your doctor's recommendation and your specific diagnosis; not every patient has both options available to them.
Benefit checks, appeals and reauthorisations are handled by our team in the background.
Cost varies significantly based on your weight-based dose and treatment setting - commonly cited between $4,780 and $7,200 per dose, with infusion centers typically costing meaningfully less than hospital-based infusion for the same treatment. With commercial insurance and the Takeda Patient Support Co-Pay Assistance Program, eligible patients can pay as little as $0, with up to $20,000 in annual savings.
The catch is that navigating insurance coverage and coordinating your specific administration route - infusion center scheduling or at-home subcutaneous supplies - is exactly the kind of complexity a specialty pharmacy helps manage.
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How much will I actually pay for Gammagard?
It depends on your insurance, your dose, and your administration route - we determine your specific cost before treatment begins.
Can I switch from infusion to the at-home subcutaneous version?
That's a conversation with your doctor, since it depends on your specific diagnosis - not every patient on IV Gammagard is a candidate for the subcutaneous form. We can support whichever your doctor prescribes.
Is there a generic version of Gammagard?
Immune globulin products like Gammagard don't have generics in the traditional sense - they're plasma-derived biologics, so alternatives would be other branded immune globulin products, not a generic equivalent.
Can Sorrento help even if I'm not in the Glendale area?
Yes - we're licensed throughout California and support patients statewide, regardless of where you live.
Our team assists with prior authorization, insurance verification, and savings program enrollment - so your therapy starts without delay. Free delivery throughout California. Learn more about our Gammagard pharmacy services →
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