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•  IVIG/Albumin Supply Index
•  Open Market Pricing
•  New Products from FFF
•  Current Medicare
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A new study suggests that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation that patients receiving disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) receive a fourth dose of the mRNA vaccine in addition to the three-dose primary series to protect against COVID-19 saves lives and reduces hospitalizations among patients in this high-risk group. read more ]

 

Annual RSV Vaccines Would Reduce the Disease's Burden in the U.S.

A new study has found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines recently approved for people 60 and older would dramatically reduce the disease's significant burden of illness and death in the United States if they were widely adopted like annual influenza vaccines. read more ]

 

New COVID-19 JN.1 Variant Has Never-Before-Seen Changes

Due to its rapid spread, the World Health Organization has classified JN.1, a new COVID-19 variant with never-before-seen changes in previous variants, as a separate variant of interest from the parent lineage BA.2.86. read more ]

Industry News

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From CSL Behring

CSL Behring's ZEMAIRA [alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (human)] is now available in 4 gram and 5 gram vials. Previously available only in a 1 gram vial, the new packaging is significant for the alpha-1 community as it will streamline the preparation process for ZEMAIRA and reduce waste. read more ]

From CSL Behring

CSL Behring has added a 10 gram prefilled syringe for Hizentra (immune globulin subcutaneous [human] 20% liquid) for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The prefilled 10 gram syringe is in addition to the already available 1 gram, 2 gram and 5 gram syringes. read more ]

From Valneva

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved IXCHIQ, Valneva's single-dose, live-attenuated vaccine indicated for the prevention of disease caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in individuals 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of exposure to CHIKV. The chikungunya virus infects more than 300,000 people per year globally, mostly in the global south. read more ]

IVIG & Albumin Supply Index

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What's New at FFF

BALFAXAR (OCTAPHARMA USA)

BALFAXAR (prothrombin complex concentrate, human-lans) is a blood coagulation factor replacement product indicated for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adult patients with need for an urgent surgery/invasive procedure. It is supplied in a package with either a 20 mL or a 40 mL single-dose vial of lyophilized powder and a vial of diluent (sterile water for injection), together with a transfer device.

For more information about BALFAXAR, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

FENTANYL CITRATE (PFIZER)

FENTANYL CITRATE injection is indicated for analgesic action of short duration during the anesthetic periods, premedication induction and maintenance, and in the immediate postoperative period (recovery room) as the need arises; use as an opioid analgesic supplement in general or regional anesthesia; administration with a neuroleptic as an anesthetic premedication for the induction of anesthesia and as an adjunct in the maintenance of general and regional anesthesia; and use as an anesthetic agent with oxygen in selected high-risk patients such as those undergoing open heart surgery or certain complicated neurological or orthopedic procedures. It is supplied in 2 mL and 5 mL single-dose ampules in packages of 10; 1 mL, 2 mL and 5 mL single-dose vials in packages of 25; and 0.5 mL and 1 mL single-dose prefilled syringes in packages of 10.

For more information about FENTANYL CITRATE, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

KETAMINE HYDROCHHLORIDE (HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS)

KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE injection is a general anesthetic indicated as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation; for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents; and as a supplement to other anesthetic agents. It is supplied as 500 mg in 5 mL and 10 mL multiple-dose vials in packages of 10.

For more information about KETAMINE HYDROCHHLORIDE, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

ZEMAIRA (CSL BEHRING)

ZEMAIRA is an alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (A1-PI; human) indicated for chronic augmentation and maintenance therapy in adults with A1-PI deficiency and clinical evidence of emphysema. It is supplied in single-dose vials containing 1,000 mg or 4,000 mg functionally active A1-PI.

For more information about ZEMAIRA, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

COMIRNATY (PFIZER-BIONTECH)

COMIRNATY (mRNA) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 12 years of age and older. It is supplied in cartons of 10 single-dose glass prefilled syringes, single-dose plastic prefilled syringes and single-dose vials.

For more information about COMIRNATY, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

CARBOPLATIN (BPI LABS)

CARBOPLATIN injection is indicated for the initial treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma in established combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents, and for the palliative treatment of patients with ovarian carcinoma recurrent after prior chemotherapy, including patients who have been previously treated with cisplatin. It is supplied in 5 mL fill in 10 mL, 15 mL fill in 20 mL, 45 mL fill in 50 mL and 60 mL fill in 100 mL multiple-dose vials.

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CISPLATIN (ACCORD HEALTHCARE)

CISPLATIN injection is a platinum-based drug indicated for the treatment of advanced testicular cancer, advanced ovarian cancer and advanced bladder cancer. It is supplied in 50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL) and 100 mg/100 mL (1 mg/mL) multiple-dose amber vials.

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YCANTH™ (VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS)

YCANTH is indicated for the topical treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. It is supplied in a sealed glass ampule contained within a single-use applicator and enclosed in a protective paperboard sleeve. Each ampule contains 7 mg/mL of YCANTH.

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NOVAVAX COVID-19 VACCINE (NOVAVAX, INC)

The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine (Adjuvanted/Protein Subunit) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 12 years of age and older. It is supplied in boxes of 10 doses of two 2.5mL-5 dose multi-dose vials.

For more information about NOVAVAX COVID-19 VACCINE (ADJUVANTED/PROTEIN SUBUNIT), log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE (mRNA) (MODERNA U.S. INC.)

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (mRNA) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 12 years of age and older. It is supplied in cartons of 10 5.5 mL multiple-dose vials and cartons of 10 7.5 mL multiple-dose vials.

For more information about MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE (mRNA), log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

AREXVY (GLAXOSMITHKLINE)

AREXVY is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in individuals 60 years of age and older. It is supplied as two components: a single-dose vial of lyophilized antigen component (powder) and a single-dose vial of adjuvant suspension component (liquid) (packaged without syringes or needles) in cartons of 10 vials.

For more information about AREXVY, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

ABRYSVO (PFIZER INC.)

ABRYSVO is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiration tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in individuals 60 years of age and older. It is supplied in a kit that includes a vial of lyophilized antigen component, a prefilled syringe containing sterile water diluent component and a vial adapter in cartons of one, five and 10 kits.

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INDOCIN (ASSERTIO)

INDOCIN is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, including acute flares of chronic disease; moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis; moderate to severe osteoarthritis; acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis); and acute gouty arthritis. The 50 mg suppositories (indomethacin suppositories USP) are white, opaque and rectal supplied in boxes of 30.

For more information about INDOCIN, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

CALCIPOTRIENE FOAM (MAYNE PHARMA)

CALCIPOTRIENE FOAM is a vitamin D analog indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. It is supplied in a 60 gram aluminum can.

For more information about CALCIPOTRIENE FOAM, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

DORYX MPC (MAYNE PHARMA)

DORYX MPC is a tetracycline-class drug indicated for the treatment of rickettsial infections; sexually transmitted infections; respiratory tract infections; specific bacterial infections; ophthalmic infections; anthrax, including inhalational anthrax (post-exposure); alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated; adjunctive therapy in acute intestinal amebiasis and severe acne; and prophylaxis of malaria. The DORYX MPC (doxycycline hyclate delayed-release) 60 mg and 120 mg tablets are white, oval tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with "D6" on one face and plain on the other. The 60 mg tablets are supplied in bottles of 60 and 120, and the 120 mg tablet is supplied in bottles of 30.

For more information about DORYX MPC, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4% (SINTETICA US LLC)

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE injection 4% is indicated for the production of topical anesthesia of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract or the genito-urinary tract. It may be injected trans-tracheally to anesthetize the larynx and trachea, and it may be administered by retrobulbar injection to provide anesthesia for ophthalmic surgery. It is supplied in a pack of 10 200 mg/5 mL single-dose ampules.

For more information about LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4%, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%/2% (SINTETICA US LLC)

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE injection 1% and 2% are indicated for production of local or regional anesthesia by infiltration techniques such as percutaneous injection, by peripheral nerve block techniques such as brachial plexus and intercostal, and by central neural techniques such as lumbar and caudal epidural blocks when the accepted procedures for these techniques as described in standard textbooks are observed. The 1% injection is supplied in a pack of 10 20 mg/2mL, 50 mg/5 mL and 100 mg/10 mL single-dose ampules. The 2% injection is supplied in 40 mg/2 mL, 100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/10 mL single-dose ampules.

For more information about LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%/2%, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

HEPARIN SODIUM (TECHDOW)

HEPARIN SODIUM injection is an anticoagulant indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdominothoracic surgery or who, for other reasons, are at risk of developing thromboembolic disease; atrial fibrillation with embolization; treatment of acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation); prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery; prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial embolism; and use as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions, extracorporeal circulation and dialysis procedures. It is supplied in a concentration of 1,000 mL in 2 mL single-dose vials and 1 mL, 10 mL and 30 mL multiple-dose vials; in a concentration of 5,000 mL in 1 mL and 10 mL multiple-dose vials; in a concentration of 10,000 mL in 1 mL and 5 mL multiple-dose vials; and in a concentration of 20,000 mL in 1 mL multiple-dose vials.

For more information about HEPARIN SODIUM, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

SODIUM BICARBONATE (EXELA PHARMA SCIENCES)

SODIUM BICARBONATE injection, USP, is indicated 1) in the treatment of metabolic acidosis that may occur in severe renal disease, uncontrolled diabetes, circulatory insufficiency due to shock or severe dehydration, extracorporeal circulation of blood, cardiac arrest and severe primary lactic acidosis, 2) in the treatment of certain drug intoxications, including barbiturates (where dissociation of the barbiturate-protein complex is desired), in poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol and in hemolytic reactions requiring alkalinization of the urine to diminish nephrotoxicity of hemoglobin and its breakdown products and 3) in severe diarrhea that is often accompanied by a significant loss of bicarbonate. It is supplied in 50 mL vials with either 20 or 25 vials per carton, and 10 mL vials with 25 vials per carton.

For more information about SODIUM BICARBONATE, log in to biosupply.fffenterprises.com

These products can be ordered from FFF Enterprises' BioSupply Online Ordering System or by calling
Wow! Customer Care at (800) 843-7477.

Current Medicare IVIG / SCIG Rates

Rates per gram are effective January 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024.

 
Calculate Your Current Medicare IVIG/SCIG Rates
Product J Codes ASP + 6%
(before sequester)
ASP + 4.3%*
(after sequester)
IVIG
ASCENIV J1554 $982.81 $967.05
BIVIGAM J1556 $145.92 $143.58
GAMMAGARD SD J1566 $157.00 $154.48
GAMMAPLEX J1557 $110.31 $108.54
OCTAGAM J1568 $89.96 $88.51
PANZYGA J1576 $132.88 $130.75
PRIVIGEN J1459 $96.58 $95.03
SCIG
CUTAQUIG J1551 $138.88 $136.65
CUVITRU J1555 $159.22 $156.67
HIZENTRA J1559 $129.45 $127.37
HYQVIA J1575 $170.85 $168.11
XEMBIFY J1558 $141.83 $139.56
IVIG / SCIG
GAMMAGARD LIQUID J1569 $88.30 $86.89
GAMMAKED J1561 $99.57 $97.98
GAMUNEX-C J1561 $99.57 $97.98
 

Resources

FFF customers may order the following complementary resources to help you with your practice:

Seasonal Flu Poster flu myths and facts brochure
immune globulin reference charts
•  Immune Globulin (Human) Chart
•  Hyperimmune Globulin Chart
•  Coagulation Catalog
•  Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Reference Guide
   

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