Jaipur, November, 2025.
Pfizer has announced the launch of
a Rimegepant ODT in India for acute treatment of migraine, with or without
aura, in adults with a previous insufficient response to triptan. The new medication delivers rapidand sustained pain
relief lasting up to 48 hours post-treatment, while not associated with the
risk of medication overuse headaches. It also enablesearly
return to function and sustained relief from most bothersome symptoms. Rimegepant will be available in a 75 mg orally
disintegrating tablet (ODT) form, designed for convenient administration
without the need for water.
Rimegepant sets a new standard in
comprehensive migraine care in the Indian market by providing timely and quick
pain relief for migraine patients. By targeting one of the key elements of migraine’s
pathophysiology – calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) – this medication
offers prompt and effective relief.
Meenakshi Nevatia,
Managing Director, Pfizer Ltd., India, said, “We
are excited to bring Rimegepant to India. Its potential impact on people living
with migraine will be tremendous. We believe this treatment will help people
with migraine manage pain more effectively and reclaim productive days sooner
than with currently available options. At Pfizer, our purpose is to bring
breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. With the launch of Rimegepant, we
are making great strides on delivering our purpose.”
Rimegepant is emerging as
a promising migraine therapy by blocking
the CGRP receptor. With a favorablesafety profile, it enables patients to
resume normal activities swiftly.
Migraineposes a significant challenge in India, affecting around 213 million people annually with an estimated 17.3 days of productivity loss observed per year.[i] Pfizer’s new therapy seeks to bridge this gap by offering advanced treatment options, addressing the longstanding medical need for innovative solutions to better manage migraine.