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Efgartigimod: NICE Appraisal Update

Efgartigimod: NICE Appraisal Update

Guidance not recommending the use of Efgartigimod on the NHS. Click here to find out more... Read more

Published: 7th September, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Rituximab

Rituximab

Learn more about Rituximab (MabThera). Read more

Published: 30th August, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Ravulizumab

Ravulizumab

Learn more about Ravulizumab (Ultomiris). Read more

Published: 30th August, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Mycophenolate

Mycophenolate

Learn more about Mycophenolate (Cellcept/Myfenax). Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Updated: 30th August, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Neostigmine bromide

Neostigmine bromide

Learn more about Neostigmine bromide (Bloxiverz). Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Updated: 30th August, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Pyridostigmine Bromide

Pyridostigmine Bromide

Learn more about Pyridostigmine (Mestinon). Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Updated: 30th August, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS)

Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS)

Find out about the Early Access to Medicines Scheme. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Azathioprine

Azathioprine

Learn more about Azathioprine (Imuran). Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Updated: 30th August, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Efgartigimod

Efgartigimod

Learn more about Efgartigimod (Vygart). Read more

Published: 16th March, 2023

Updated: 5th September, 2023

Author: Chris Millard

Steroid Information Sheet

Steroid Information Sheet

Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2020

Author: Siobhan Yavanna

Methotrexate Information

Methotrexate Information

Methotrexate does not work immediately; it can take up to 12 weeks before you have any benefit. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Updated: 30th August, 2023

Author: Siobhan Yavanna

Ciclosporin Information

Ciclosporin Information

The dose of ciclosporin depends on your body weight and the medical condition being treated. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 30th August, 2023

Author: Siobhan Yavanna

3,4-Diaminopyridine (3,4-DAP)

3,4-Diaminopyridine (3,4-DAP)

It takes about 30 to 60 minutes to start working after you have taken it. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2020

Updated: 30th August, 2023

Author: Siobhan Yavanna

Thymectomy Information

Thymectomy Information

Find out how a thymectomy can help people with myasthenia gravis. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2020

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

Intravenous Immunoglobulin

Intravenous Immunoglobulin

IVIg is given intravenously into a vein via an infusion pump. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

Plasma Exchange Information Sheet

Plasma Exchange Information Sheet

Read more

Published: 4th January, 2020

Updated: 4th September, 2020

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

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