CMS TransmittalNeurology

FDA Approval: AJOVY (FREMANEZUMAB-VFRM) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

FDA-BLA761089

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
FDA-BLA761089
Published
June 10, 2026
Effective date
September 14, 2018
MAC region
National

Summary

Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm), an injectable drug approved by the FDA, is expected to receive a J-code assignment for Medicare billing. It is likely to be reimbursed under Part B, potentially utilizing an

New injectable drug Ajovy set for Medicare billing evaluation.

Affected specialty

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Source document

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/761089s000lbl.pdf

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