Disease-Modifying Therapies page.
Injectable Therapies
Injectable therapies are a type of DMT given through needle and syringe. Injectable medications are shots that are usually given at home on a daily or weekly schedule.
A Medication Guide is part of the FDA-approved prescription drug labeling for certain prescription drugs. It contains:
- Directions for use that you need to follow for the drug to work effectively.
- Information that may help prevent serious adverse reactions.
- Information concerning risk(s) that could affect your decision to use, or to continue to use the medication.
If you have questions about your MS treatments, speak to your healthcare provider.
Injection Treatments
Learn about the following injectable DMTs that are FDA-approved for treating MS:
Injection Safety
Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for information on injection safety.
If you take an injectable DMT, you may not be sure what to do with the used needles (also called sharps). While unused needles may not be donated, you can find help with disposal through the following resources:
Financial Assistance Programs for Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs)
For help with DMT costs, read about pharmaceutical companies’ patient assistance programs (PAPs). PAPs can provide free or low cost prescription drugs to qualifying individuals. You can explore more options on our Prescription Assistance page.
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If you live with multiple sclerosis, a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) may slow the progression of MS. There is increasing evidence that treating relapsing-remitting MS early could reduce the number of relapses you have.
To learn more, visit the Disease-Modifying Therapies page.
Injectable Therapies
Injectable therapies are a type of DMT given through needle and syringe. Injectable medications are shots that are usually given at home on a daily or weekly schedule.
A Medication Guide is part of the FDA-approved prescription drug labeling for certain prescription drugs. It contains:
- Directions for use that you need to follow for the drug to work effectively.
- Information that may help prevent serious adverse reactions.
- Information concerning risk(s) that could affect your decision to use, or to continue to use the medication.
If you have questions about your MS treatments, speak to your healthcare provider.
Injection Treatments
Learn about the following injectable DMTs that are FDA-approved for treating MS:
Injection Safety
Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for information on injection safety.
If you take an injectable DMT, you may not be sure what to do with the used needles (also called sharps). While unused needles may not be donated, you can find help with disposal through the following resources:
Financial Assistance Programs for Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs)
For help with DMT costs, read about pharmaceutical companies’ patient assistance programs (PAPs). PAPs can provide free or low cost prescription drugs to qualifying individuals. You can explore more options on our Prescription Assistance page.
Learn More