Overview
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is treated with 8 medications in our database, including Deflazacort Oral Suspension, DUVYZAT, EMFLAZA, Exondys 51, ELEVIDYS, and 3 more. 6 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by PTC, Italfarmaco, PTC Therapeutics, Sarepta, Catalyst and others. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment below.
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FDA & Trial Timeline
10 eventsPeking Union Medical College Hospital — NA
University of Oxford
Aga Khan University — NA
University of Rochester
Hacettepe University
Larry W. Markham — PHASE1
Lokman Hekim University — NA
Data sourced from FDA regulatory filings and ClinicalTrials.gov. Updated periodically.
Treatments
9 availableDeflazacort Oral Suspension
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is ap…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is approved for PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s Emflaza™ (deflazacort) oral suspension. However, due to PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information . Deflazacort oral suspension is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older ( 1 )
ELEVIDYS
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ELEVIDYS is indicated for the treatment of patients 4 years of age and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), who are ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ELEVIDYS is indicated for the treatment of patients 4 years of age and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), who are ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ), Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . ELEVIDYS is an adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of patients 4 years of age and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene. ( 1 , 12.2 , 14 ) Limitations of Use: ELEVIDYS is not recommended in patients with: Preexisting liver impairment (defined as gamma-glutamyl transferase [GGT] > 2 x upper limit of normal or total bilirubin > the upper limit of normal not due to Gilbert's syndrome) or active hepatic viral infection due to the high risk of acute serious liver injury and acute liver failure. Recent vaccination (within 4 weeks of treatment) due to immunogenicity and potential safety concerns. Active or recent (within 4 weeks) infections due to safety concerns. Limitations of Use: ELEVIDYS is not recommended in patients with: Preexisting liver impairment (defined as gamma-glutamyl transferase [GGT] > 2 x upper limit of normal or total bilirubin > the upper limit of normal not due to Gilbert's syndrome) or active hepatic viral infection due to the high risk of acute serious liver injury and acute liver failure. Recent vaccination (within 4 weeks of treatment) due to immunogenicity and potential safety concerns. Active or recent (within 4 weeks) infections due to safety concerns.
Vyondys 53
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VYONDYS 53 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. T…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VYONDYS 53 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VYONDYS 53 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. VYONDYS 53 is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VYONDYS 53. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. ( 1 )
AMONDYS 45
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMONDYS 45 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping. T…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMONDYS 45 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with AMONDYS 45 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. AMONDYS 45 is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with AMONDYS 45 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. ( 1 )
Viltepso
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VILTEPSO is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. Thi…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VILTEPSO is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VILTEPSO [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. VILTEPSO is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VILTEPSO. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. ( 1 )
Deflazacort Oral Suspension
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is ap…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is approved for PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s Emflaza ® (deflazacort) oral suspension. However, due to PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. Deflazacort oral suspension is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older ( 1 )
DUVYZAT
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DUVYZAT is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older. DUVYZAT is a histone deacetylase inhibitor indicated for the t…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DUVYZAT is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older. DUVYZAT is a histone deacetylase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older. ( 1 )
AGAMREE
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AGAMREE is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. AGAMREE is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duc…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AGAMREE is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. AGAMREE is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. ( 1 )
Exondys 51
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EXONDYS 51 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 51 skipping. T…
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EXONDYS 51 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 51 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin in skeletal muscle observed in some patients treated with EXONDYS 51 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. EXONDYS 51 is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 51 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin in skeletal muscle observed in some patients treated with EXONDYS 51 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. ( 1 )
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Treatment Centers
8 centersChildren's Hospital Colorado
📍 Aurora, Colorado
👤 Zachary Grinspan, MD
Arkansas Children's Hospital
📍 Little Rock, Arkansas
Boston Children's Hospital
📍 Boston, Massachusetts
Children's Hospital of Orange County
📍 Orange, California
👤 Richard Neibeger, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
👤 Study Director
👤 Richard Neibeger, MD
Children's National Medical Center
📍 Washington D.C., District of Columbia
👤 Richard Neibeger, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
📍 Chicago, Illinois
Financial Resources
15 resourcesNORD Patient Assistance — Duchenne muscular dystrophy
NORD Patient Assistance
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Good Days — Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Good Days
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HealthWell Foundation — Duchenne muscular dystrophy
HealthWell Foundation
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The Assistance Fund — Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The Assistance Fund
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Patient Services Inc — Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Patient Advocate Foundation — Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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PAN Foundation — Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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5 travel grants are also available for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients — see Travel Grants below ↓
Travel Grants
5 grantsDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy Copay Assistance Grant
Applicants must be receiving treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the United States and have health insurance that covers their qualifying medication. Eligibility also requires a household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Assistance Fund: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The Assistance Fund
Eligibility requires US or Puerto Rico residency and coverage by commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatments. The program is needs-based and requires verification of demographic, insurance, and financial information.
Emflaza (deflazacort) Copay Assistance
Eligibility is based on a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis and insurance status, covering commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients. Financial assistance thresholds for foundation grants and patient assistance programs typically extend up to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Cranbury Connects Patient Assistance Programs
The Assistance Fund Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Financial Assistance Program
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Common questions about Duchenne muscular dystrophy
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is treated with 8 medications in our database, including Deflazacort Oral Suspension, DUVYZAT, EMFLAZA, Exondys 51, ELEVIDYS, and 3 more. 6 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by PTC, Italfarmaco, PTC Therapeutics, Sarepta, Catalyst and others. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment below.
Are there clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Yes — 20 recruiting clinical trials are currently listed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy on UniteRare. See the clinical trials section on this page for phase, sponsor, and site details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Which specialists treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
25 specialists and care centers treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.
What treatment and support options exist for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
8 FDA-approved treatments and 16 patient support programs are currently tracked on UniteRare for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. See the treatments and support programs sections for copay assistance, eligibility, and contact details.