[A25-73] Rimegepant (prophylaxis of migraine) – Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V

Last updated 01.09.2025

Project no.:
A25-73

Commission:
Commission awarded on 30.05.2025 by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

Report type:
Dossier assessment

Status:
Commission completed

Department/Division:
Drug Assessment

Topic:
Head and nerves

Indication:

Adults with at least 4 migraine attacks per month with an indication for preventive treatment of episodic migraine

Result of dossier assessment:
  • Patients for whom conventional migraine prophylaxis is an option: added benefit not proven
  • Patients who do not respond to, are unsuitable for, or do not tolerate any of the following drug treatments/drug classes: metoprolol, propranolol, flunarizine, amitriptyline: 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/A25-73

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