Baxter Announces FDA Approval of Subcutaneous Route of Administration for GAMMAGARD LIQUID for Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency

Baxter International Inc. BAX announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the subcutaneous administration of GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] for patients with primary immunodeficiency (PI). The approval of this new route of administration will allow physicians and PI patients to work together to determine which route of administration of GAMMAGARD LIQUID is most appropriate. Subcutaneous use of GAMMAGARD LIQUID allows patients to self-administer their therapy at home on a weekly basis.