Is ajovy a shot?

Is Ajovy a shot you give yourself?

Yes. Ajovy (fremanezumab) is an injectable medication given as a shot for prevention of migraine in adults. It comes as a prefilled syringe and also as an autoinjector that you use to inject under the skin (subcutaneous). [1]

What does the Ajovy injection look like (syringe vs autoinjector)?

Ajovy is available in device forms meant for self-injection:
- A prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection
- An autoinjector (auto-inject pen) for subcutaneous injection [1]

How often is Ajovy usually injected?

Ajovy is typically used either monthly or every 3 months, depending on the dosing schedule your clinician prescribes. [1]

Where to inject and who should give it?

Because Ajovy is a subcutaneous injection, it is meant to be injected under the skin at home using the provided device, following your prescribed instructions. [1]

Sources
[1] https://www.drugs.com/ajovy.html