Repro-Med Systems (REPR): SCIG v. IVIG. This is a good

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Posted by: Zen lunatic420	Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:11:44 PM
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SCIG v. IVIG. This is a good slide show that shows the advantages and disadvantages of SCIG v. IVIG. The interesting information starts around slide#20. Slides #31 & #32 summarize the pros and cons of SCIG v. IVIG. I would point out the advantage of SCIG providing a more balanced dosage of medication that the big peaks and troughs associated with less frequent IVIG administration:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/525845/Excellent-evidence-based-discussion-of-the-use-of-IVIG

Then this link here shows a Sweedish study that showed patients experienced a better quality of life with SCIG...and annual savings of $10,000/year/patient:
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:-j9tmZuv3C0J:www.hemophilia.ca/nrbdo/pdf/Gardulf_Swedish_experience.ppt+freedom+60+and+scig&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us

With the first SCIG (Vivaglobin) getting FDA approval in early 2006, I would expect that we will see several years of significant growth, given the significant advantages of SCIG over IVIG…..and the Freedom 60’s distinct advantages for administration of subcutaneous injections.

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