Is Emgality an auto-injector?

Is Emgality delivered with an auto-injector?

Yes. Emgality (galcanezumab) is available as a prefilled pen and, depending on the product and dose form, also as a prefilled syringe. The medication is designed to be self-administered by injection using one of these prefilled devices rather than drawing up medicine from a vial.

What injection device does Emgality come in?

Emgality’s common at-home options are:
- Prefilled pen (an auto-injector-style delivery device that you press to deliver the dose)
- Prefilled syringe (a simpler syringe format that you manually inject)

How do patients typically use it?

Patients usually inject Emgality under the skin (subcutaneous injection), following the instructions provided with the specific pen or syringe they receive.

Does the device differ by the loading dose vs maintenance dose?

The delivery device and instructions can differ based on the Emgality regimen (for example, whether a loading dose is used). The exact device you get depends on the formulation your prescriber orders and what your pharmacy supplies.

Where to confirm the exact device you’ll receive

To confirm whether your specific Emgality prescription is the pen (auto-injector) or the syringe, check the packaging insert or ask your pharmacist for the exact product name and device type.