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Natalie, as an infant with SMA, smiling and looking up, framed inside a 3D object in the shape of "1x"

The one-time-only dose to stop SMA progression for patients under 2 years old


ZOLGENSMA is a gene replacement therapy for pediatric patients less than 2 years of age with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) that is delivered as a single-dose, 1-hour infusion. Baseline tests and post-infusion monitoring for at least 3 months after infusion are required. Administration of a systemic corticosteroid before and after infusion is also required.1

Brady, as an infant with SMA, sitting on his mother Nicole’s lap

Novartis Patient Support and provider support

"It was amazing to have [Novartis Patient Support] reach out so quickly because we felt like we had someone in our corner."
— Nicole, Brady’s mom

Treating patients 2 years of age or older?

References: 1. ZOLGENSMA. Prescribing information. Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc. 2. Glascock J, Sampson J, Haidet-Phillips A, et al. Treatment algorithm for infants diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy through newborn screening. J Neuromuscul Dis. 2018;5(2):145-158.