[A25-160] Nipocalimab (generalized myasthenia gravis) – Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V

Last updated 01.04.2026

Project no.:
A25-160

Commission:
Commission awarded on 01.01.2026 by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

Report type:
Dossier assessment

Status:
Commission completed

Department/Division:
Drug Assessment

Topic:
Head and nerves

Indication:

Adult and adolescent patients aged 12 years of age and older with generalized myasthenia gravis

Result of dossier assessment:
  • Adults with anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis for whom add-on therapy to standard treatment is an option: added benefit not proven
  • Adults with anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis for whom add-on therapy to standard treatment is an option: added benefit not proven
  • Adolescents (12 to 17 years) with anti-AChR antibody-positive refractory generalized myasthenia gravis for whom add-on therapy to standard treatment is an option: added benefit not proven
  • Adolescents (12 to 17 years) with anti-AChR antibody-positive nonrefractory generalized myasthenia gravis or with anti-MuSK antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis for whom add-on therapy to standard treatment is an option: added benefit not proven
Note:

After completion of the assessment by IQWiG the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) conducts a commenting procedure. This may provide supplementary information and as a result lead to a modified benefit assessment. Further information and the decision on the early benefit assessment can be found on the relevant page of the G-BA website.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60584/A25-160

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