Just got back from the neurologist. He expects ocrelizumab to be approved by the FDA possibly by the end of the year.
He's recommending that I start on it as soon as the approval and insurance coverage allow. Actually said he's excited about it, and he's not real excitable. I was diagnosed in 2003 and have been progressive all the way.
I'm hoping for a decision before I have to pay the January $2500 copay for Tecfidera. I'm on Medicare Part D, and go through the donut hole in February.
Since ocrelizumab is an infusion, maybe it will be covered as a procedure instead of a prescription.