If your doctor just prescribed Privigen, 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 Privigen (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 Privigen - and what changes when a specialty pharmacy supports you through it.
Privigen is an intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) therapy made from donated human plasma. It's used to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). It contains antibodies that help your body fight infection or, for ITP, help raise platelet counts to control bleeding risk.
Privigen is given by IV infusion, typically at an infusion center, clinic, or hospital outpatient setting. Unlike some other immune globulin products, Privigen does not currently have a subcutaneous (self-injected) option - it's IV-only. Your infusion schedule and rate depend on your specific condition and your care team's plan.
Most Privigen infusions happen at an infusion suite rather than at home.
The list price for Privigen adds up quickly given the weight-based dosing involved - cash prices are commonly cited around $973 per 50mL, with total treatment cost depending heavily on your dose. But almost nobody pays the full cash price. With commercial insurance and the Privigen Connect support program from CSL Behring, financial assistance is available to help with out-of-pocket costs.
The catch is that navigating insurance approval and infusion center coordination is exactly the kind of complexity a specialty pharmacy helps manage.
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How much will I actually pay for Privigen?
It depends on your insurance and your specific dose - we help determine your cost and coordinate financial assistance before treatment begins.
Is there a self-injection version of Privigen?
No - Privigen is IV-only. If a self-administered option is important to you, ask your doctor whether a different immune globulin product might be more appropriate for your situation.
Is there a generic version of Privigen?
Immune globulin products like Privigen are plasma-derived biologics, so they don't have generics in the traditional sense - 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 Privigen pharmacy services →
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