Myasthenia gravis

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ORPHA:589OMIM:607085G70.0
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Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is treated with 9 medications in our database, including Pyridostigmine Bromide, pyridostigmine bromide, ORLYNVAH, RYSTIGGO, IBTROZI, and 4 more. 5 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Bausch Health, Iterum, UCB, argenx, Validus. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Myasthenia Gravis treatment below.

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Clinical phenotype terms— hover any for plain English:

Raynaud phenomenonHP:0030880ThymomaHP:0100522Anti-Lrp4 antibody positivityHP:5000046AcrocyanosisHP:0001063Pure red cell aplasiaHP:0012410Abnormal thymus morphologyHP:0000777Bulbar palsyHP:0001283
Inheritance

Multifactorial

Caused by a mix of several genes and environmental factors

Age of Onset

Variable

Can begin at different ages, from infancy through adulthood

Orphanet ↗OMIM ↗NORD ↗

Treatments

8 available

Pyridostigmine

PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE ORAL· Novitium Pharma LLC

useful in the treatment of myasthenia gravis

Pyridostigmine Bromide

PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE· ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

useful in the treatment of myasthenia gravis

ZILBRYSQ

zilucoplan· UCB

* Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available * Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available * Core Eligibility Restrictions: Not Publicly Available * RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publi

VYVGART Hytrulo

efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase (human recombinant)· argenx

* Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available * Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available * Core Eligibility Restrictions: Not Publicly Available * RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publi

ORLYNVAH

sulopenem etzadroxil and probenecid· Iterum

Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program fo

IBTROZI

taletrectinib· Pharmacyclics LLC and Janssen Biotech, Inc.

* Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available * Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available * Core Eligibility Restrictions: Services are available to residents of the United States only. *

RYSTIGGO

ROZANOLIXIZUMAB· UCB

* Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available * Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available * Core Eligibility Restrictions: Some program and eligibility restrictions may apply. * RxBIN,

VYVGART

EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA· argenx

* Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available * Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available * Core Eligibility Restrictions: Not Publicly Available * RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publi

No actively recruiting trials found for Myasthenia gravis at this time.

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Specialists

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CZ
Chongbo Zhao
Specialist
PI on 2 active trials187 Myasthenia gravis publications
AM
Antonio Guglietta, MD
Specialist
PI on 2 active trials1 Myasthenia gravis publication
HM
Hans Katzberg, MD
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
YZ
Yong Zhang
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial1952 Myasthenia gravis publications
RF
Rup Tandan, MD, FRCP
BURLINGTON, VT
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
LM
Laurent Servais, MD
Specialist
PI on 6 active trials1 Myasthenia gravis publication
GC
Guiyun Cui
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
TM
Ting Chang, MD,PHD
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
SP
sevim erdem özdamar, Professor
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
PP
Patient Registry PI
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
AM
Ananda Vishnu Pandurangadu, MD
GRAND BLANC, MI
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial1 Myasthenia gravis publication
KS
Kevin Houston, OD, M. Sc.
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
LL
Long Li
BOSTON, MA
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial865 Myasthenia gravis publications
CP
Charles W Gorodetzky, MD, PhD
KANSAS CITY, MO
Specialist
PI on 2 active trials
GW
Gil I Wolfe
BUFFALO, NY
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications
SJ
Saiju Jacob
Specialist
3 Myasthenia gravis publications
AA
Alicia Alonso-Jiménez
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications
EC
Elena Cortés-Vicente
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications
EO
Emel Oguz-Akarsu
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications
SL
Sarra El Hamida Lazrak
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications
GG
Gizem Gullu
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications
YD
Yasemin Dinç
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications
FS
Furkan Saridas
Specialist
2 Myasthenia gravis publications

Treatment Centers

8 centers
🏥 NORD

Baylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

🏥 NORD

Stanford Medicine Rare Disease Center

Stanford Medicine

📍 Stanford, CA

🔬 UDN

NIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program

National Institutes of Health

📍 Bethesda, MD

🔬 UDN

UCLA UDN Clinical Site

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

🔬 UDN

Baylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

🔬 UDN

Harvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site

Massachusetts General Hospital

📍 Boston, MA

🏥 NORD

Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

Mayo Clinic

📍 Rochester, MN

👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

🏥 NORD

UCLA Rare Disease Day Program

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

Financial Resources

1 resources

HealthWell Foundation — Myasthenia gravis

HealthWell Foundation

Myasthenia gravis

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Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

6 travel grants are also available for Myasthenia gravis patients — see Travel Grants below ↓

Travel Grants

6 grants

Myasthenia gravis financial assistance for insurance premiums

PAN Foundation

Patients must be receiving treatment for myasthenia gravis with a covered medication and reside in the United States or its territories. Eligible applicants must also have government-insured health coverage and a household income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Apply ↗Up to $7,000

Access and Co-pay Assistance - VYVGART Hytrulo

Eligible patients must have commercial insurance and a valid prescription for an on-label indication of VYVGART or VYVGART Hytrulo. The program provides up to $25,000 per calendar year to cover out-of-pocket drug and administration costs.

Apply ↗Up to $25,000

PAN Foundation Myasthenia Gravis medication copay financial assistance

PAN Foundation

Applicants must be receiving treatment for myasthenia gravis in the United States, possess government-insured health coverage, and have an income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level. The grant covers out-of-pocket costs for a specific list of prescribed medications up to an annual limit.

Apply ↗Up to $20,200

Assistance Fund: Myasthenia Gravis - Requirements & Forms

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis and residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. This needs-based program requires enrollment and coverage by commercial, Medicare, or Medicaid insurance.

Apply ↗

Myasthenia Gravis Financial Assistance Program

The Assistance Fund

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis and prescribed an FDA-approved treatment. Candidates must also have prescription coverage and meet financial eligibility criteria based on household income and size.

Apply ↗

VYVGART Co-pay Program

Patients must have a valid prescription for VYVGART Hytrulo and coverage through a private or commercial insurance plan. Individuals with government-funded insurance (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) or those who are uninsured are not eligible.

Apply ↗Up to $25,000

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Caregiver Resources

NORD Caregiver Resources

Support, advocacy, and financial assistance for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Mental Health Support

Rare disease caregiving can be isolating. Connect with counseling and peer support.

Family & Caregiver Grants

Financial assistance programs specifically for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Social Security Disability

Learn how rare disease patients may qualify for SSDI/SSI benefits.

Common questions about Myasthenia gravis

What is Myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenia Gravis is treated with 9 medications in our database, including Pyridostigmine Bromide, pyridostigmine bromide, ORLYNVAH, RYSTIGGO, IBTROZI, and 4 more. 5 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Bausch Health, Iterum, UCB, argenx, Validus. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Myasthenia Gravis treatment below.

How is Myasthenia gravis inherited?

Myasthenia gravis follows a multifactorial inheritance pattern. Genetic counseling can help families understand recurrence risk and testing options.

Which specialists treat Myasthenia gravis?

25 specialists and care centers treating Myasthenia gravis are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.

What treatment and support options exist for Myasthenia gravis?

8 FDA-approved treatments and 6 patient support programs are currently tracked on UniteRare for Myasthenia gravis. See the treatments and support programs sections for copay assistance, eligibility, and contact details.