Yuviwel by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
YUVIWEL is a C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog indicated to increase linear growth in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with achondroplasia with open epiphyses. (1)
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an improvement in annualized growth velocity. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s). (1)
For injection: 1.3 mg, 2.8 mg, and 5.5 mg as a lyophilized powder in single-dose vial for reconstitution. (3)
None. (4)
Risk of Low Blood Pressure: Transient decreases in blood pressure have been reported with a once daily CNP analog. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of decreased blood pressure while being treated with YUVIWEL. (5.1)
Most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%): vomiting, injection-site reaction, pain in extremity, and nausea. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ascendis Pharma at 1-844-442-7236 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Renal Impairment: Not recommended for patients with moderate or severe renal impairment (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2). (8.6)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.
Revised: 2/2026
YUVIWEL® is indicated to increase linear growth in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with achondroplasia with open epiphyses. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an improvement in annualized growth velocity [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).
The recommended once-weekly dosage of YUVIWEL is based on the patient´s body weight (see Table 1).
YUVIWEL is administered by subcutaneous injection. YUVIWEL must be reconstituted prior to use [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
| Patient Body weight | Weekly Dose | Injection Volume | Vial Strength for Reconstitution* |
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| 8 to 9.9 kg | 0.88 mg | 0.4 mL | 1.3 mg |
| 10 to 13.4 kg | 1.2 mg | 0.55 mL | |
| 13.5 to 17.5 kg | 1.6 mg | 0.35 mL | 2.8 mg |
| 17.6 to 23 kg | 2.1 mg | 0.45 mL | |
| 23.1 to 30.5 kg | 2.8 mg | 0.6 mL | |
| 30.6 to 41.2 kg | 3.6 mg | 0.65 mL | 5.5 mg |
| 41.3 to 55.9 kg | 5 mg | 0.9 mL | |
| 56 to 73.5 kg | 6.6 mg | 1.2 mL (use 2 Kits) Administer 0.6 mL from each Kit |
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| 73.6 to 90 kg | 8.8 mg | 1.6 mL (use 2 Kits) Administer 0.8 mL from each Kit |
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Switching from Daily C-type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP) Analog
Start once-weekly YUVIWEL on the day after completing the last dose of daily CNP therapy.
Periodically monitor the patient's growth and adjust the dosage according to the actual body weight [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. Discontinue YUVIWEL upon confirmation of no further growth potential, indicated by closure of the epiphyses.
Patients and caregivers who will administer YUVIWEL should receive appropriate training by a healthcare provider prior to use. Refer to the Instructions for Use for complete preparation and administration instructions with illustrations.
Before administration, reconstitute YUVIWEL using the provided prefilled diluent syringe containing Sterile Water for Injection as described below.
Refer to the Instructions for Use for complete administration instructions with illustrations.
Transient decreases in blood pressure have been reported with a once daily CNP analog. Subjects with hemodynamically significant cardiovascular disease were excluded from participation in navepegritide clinical trials. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of decreased blood pressure (e.g., dizziness, fatigue and/or nausea) while being treated with YUVIWEL.
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The safety of YUVIWEL was evaluated in pediatric patients with achondroplasia in two randomized, placebo-controlled trials of navepegritide. Trial 1 included a 52-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled period, followed by a 52-week, single-arm, open-label extension (OLE) period. In Trial 1, 84 pediatric participants with achondroplasia (mean age 5.7 years; range: 2 to 12 years) were randomized to subcutaneous navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg/week (n = 57) or placebo (n = 27) [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Trial 2 included a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose-finding period. In Trial 2, 57 pediatric participants with achondroplasia (mean age 5.9 years; range: 2 to 10 years) were randomized 3:1 to subcutaneous navepegritide 0.006, 0.02, 0.05, or 0.1 mg/kg or placebo for 52 weeks. At Week 52, all participants transitioned to an OLE period during which they received navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg/week for 104 weeks.
The adverse reaction rates for navepegritide were derived from pediatric participants with achondroplasia who received navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg/week or placebo during the double-blind period of Trials 1 and 2. Of the dosages evaluated in Trials 1 and 2, 0.1 mg/kg/week is most similar to the approved weight-based dosage listed in Table 1.
Adverse reactions reported in the placebo-controlled pooled periods of Trials 1 and 2 in ≥ 5% of navepegritide-treated patients and at an incidence at least 2% greater than with placebo are presented in Table 2.
| Adverse Reaction | NAVEPEGRITIDE 0.1 mg /kg/week N = 68 n (%) | Placebo N = 42 n (%) |
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| Vomiting | 14 (21) | 6 (14) |
| Injection-site reaction* | 13 (19) | 6 (14) |
| Pain in extremity | 8 (12) | 3 (7) |
| Nausea | 4 (6) | 0 |
Injection-Site Reactions
During the 52-week double-blind period of Trials 1 and 2, 13 of 68 (19%) participants receiving navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg/week experienced a total of 25 events of injection-site reactions, while 6 of 42 (14%) participants receiving placebo experienced a total of 6 events of injection site reactions, corresponding to 0.4 events per person year exposure and 0.2 events per person year exposure, respectively.
Other Adverse Reactions from Trials 1 and 2 (Pooled)
Hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis was reported in 2 of 68 patients (3%) receiving navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg/week compared to none receiving placebo in the double-blind periods of Trials 1 and 2. Cases presented as localized hair growth at injection sites or generalized increased body hair growth affecting limbs, back, or shoulders. To reduce the risk of local skin changes, rotate the site of injection with each dose.
Risk Summary
There are no available data on the use of YUVIWEL in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous administration of navepegritide during the period of organogenesis in pregnant rats and rabbits resulted in no impact on embryo-fetal survival or congenital malformations at doses up to 10- and 7-fold, respectively, the exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data).
Achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with 100% penetrance. Therefore, there is a 50% risk for a parent with achondroplasia to have a child with achondroplasia. The estimated background risk of birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Animal Data
In an embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in pregnant rats, navepegritide was administered subcutaneously during the period of organogenesis (gestation day 6 to 20) at doses from 0.45 to 1.3 mg/kg/day. There was no effect on embryo-fetal survival, fetal toxicity, or embryo-fetal development up to the highest dose tested, corresponding to 10-fold the exposure at the MRHD [based on area under the curve (AUC)].
In an embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in pregnant rabbits, navepegritide was administered subcutaneously during the period of organogenesis (gestation day 7 to 27) at doses from 0.3 to 0.9 mg/kg/every fourth day. There was no effect on embryo-fetal survival, fetal toxicity, or congenital malformations up to the highest dose tested, corresponding to 7-fold the exposure at the MRHD (based on AUC).
Risk Summary
There is no information available regarding the presence of navepegritide in human milk or regarding the potential effects on milk production or on the breastfed newborn/infant. High molecular weight therapeutic compounds, including navepegritide, are expected to have low passage into human milk. Further, no or low anticipated oral absorption of navepegritide will limit any systemic bioavailability in the breastfed newborn/infant. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for YUVIWEL and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from YUVIWEL or from the underlying maternal condition.
The safety and effectiveness of YUVIWEL to increase linear growth have been established in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with achondroplasia with open epiphyses.
Use of YUVIWEL for this indication is supported by evidence from a 52-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 84 pediatric patients with achondroplasia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Studies (14)].
The safety and effectiveness of YUVIWEL in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age have not been established.
YUVIWEL is not recommended for patients with moderate or severe renal impairment (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2). The recommended dosage for patients with mild renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) is the same as the recommended dosage for patients with normal renal function [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
YUVIWEL for injection contains navepegritide, a C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog. Navepegritide is a prodrug of active CNP consisting of a CNP moiety transiently conjugated to two branched 20 kDa methoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG) moieties via a proprietary TransCon® Linker. The amino acid sequence of the CNP moiety is identical to the 38 amino acid sequence of residues 89-126 of human CNP. The structural formula of navepegritide is as follows:

The molecular formula is C231H386N64O67S5 + 4 × (C2H4O)n, where n is between 200 and 250. The average molecular weight is approximately 45 kDa.
YUVIWEL is provided as a sterile, lyophilized white to off-white powder for reconstitution to a colorless solution with Sterile Water for Injection, USP (diluent). The diluent for reconstitution of YUVIWEL is provided in a prefilled syringe.
The compositions of YUVIWEL are shown in Table 3.
| Strength | Composition of YUVIWEL (gross content per vial)* | CNP(89-126) Concentration After Reconstitution |
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| 1.3 mg/vial | Navepegritide equivalent to 1.9 mg CNP(89-126), succinic acid (1.0 mg), trehalose dihydrate (72.2 mg), tromethamine and hydrochloric acid (q.s. for adjustment to pH 5.0) | 2.2 mg/mL |
| 2.8 mg/vial | Navepegritide equivalent to 4.0 mg CNP(89-126), succinic acid (1.0 mg), trehalose dihydrate (66.7 mg), tromethamine and hydrochloric acid (q.s. for adjustment to pH 5.0) | 4.6 mg/mL |
| 5.5 mg/vial | Navepegritide equivalent to 6.9 mg CNP(89-126), succinic acid (1.5 mg), trehalose dihydrate (91.9 mg), tromethamine and hydrochloric acid (q.s. for adjustment to pH 5.0) | 5.5 mg/mL |
CNP released from navepegritide has the same receptor binding affinity and activity as endogenous CNP. CNP binds to natriuretic peptide receptor-B (NPR-B), which inhibits the mitogen activated protein kinase signaling (MAPK) pathway.
Achondroplasia is caused by a gain-of-function variant in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) leading to overactive downstream signaling. The overly active FGFR3 inhibits endochondral ossification leading to short stature and skeletal dysplasia. Like endogenous CNP, CNP released from navepegritide binds to NPR-B, stimulating an increase in cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and signaling through protein kinase G, resulting in an inhibition of the MAPK signaling pathway and thereby antagonizing the overactive FGFR3 signaling in achondroplasia. CNP promotes chondrocyte differentiation and proliferation, thereby stimulating skeletal bone growth in patients with achondroplasia.
Natriuretic Peptide Receptor B (NPR-B) Activity Marker
There was a dose-dependent (0.006 mg/kg/week to 0.1 mg/kg/week) increase in plasma cGMP levels in pediatric patients with achondroplasia following 52 weeks of once-weekly administration of navepegritide.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
At the approved recommended dose, YUVIWEL does not prolong the QT interval to any clinically relevant extent.
The pharmacokinetics of navepegritide, a prodrug releasing CNP following subcutaneous administration, have been investigated at single doses of 0.003 to 0.15 mg/kg in healthy adults, and at weekly doses of 0.006 to 0.1 mg/kg in patients with achondroplasia. Plasma concentrations of navepegritide and CNP released from navepegritide increased proportionally with dose within the range of 0.01 to 0.15 mg/kg.
In patients with achondroplasia administered navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg once-weekly, the predicted steady state geometric mean (CV) maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of navepegritide was 1,360 ng/mL (8.3%) and the predicted geometric mean (CV) exposure over the weekly dosing interval AUC was 193,000 h*ng/mL (6.1%). For CNP released from navepegritide, the predicted geometric mean (CV) Cmax was 36.0 pmol/L (23%) and the predicted geometric mean (CV) AUC over the weekly dosing interval was 4,410 h*pmol/L (23%).
In patients with achondroplasia, steady state levels of navepegritide and CNP released from navepegritide were achieved after approximately 3 once-weekly doses. Median accumulation ratios of navepegritide and CNP released from navepegritide following once-weekly dose administration were 1.9 and 1.7, respectively.
Absorption
In patients with achondroplasia administered navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg once-weekly, the geometric mean (CV) time to reach maximum concentration (Tmax) of navepegritide was 43.4 hours (15%). For CNP released from navepegritide, the geometric mean (CV) Tmax was 24.4 hours (13%).
The absolute bioavailability of navepegritide following subcutaneous dose administration has not been investigated.
Distribution
The model-derived geometric mean (CV) apparent volume of distribution of navepegritide and CNP released from navepegritide was 1.8 (33%) L and 5.1 (30%) L, respectively.
Elimination
The model-derived geometric mean (CV) steady state apparent clearance of navepegritide and CNP released from navepegritide was 0.052 (33%) and 1,950 (39%) L/day, respectively.
In patients with achondroplasia administered navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg once weekly, the predicted mean apparent elimination half-life of navepegritide was 6.7 days, and the mean apparent elimination half-life of CNP released from navepegritide was 5.3 days.
Metabolism
Following subcutaneous dose administration, navepegritide releases CNP via auto-cleavage of the TransCon Linker that follows first-order kinetics, resulting in continuous systemic exposure of CNP over the weekly dosing interval.
CNP metabolism follows natural degradation pathways for peptides, resulting in small peptide fragments and amino acids.
Specific Populations
Based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis, no clinically meaningful effects on the pharmacokinetics of navepegritide were observed for age (2 to 59.6 years), sex (66% male, 34% female), race (21% Asian, 1.8% Black or African American, 75% White, and 1.8% Other), ethnicity (11% Hispanic or Latino, 87% not Hispanic or Latino, 1% not reported or unknown) and mild (eGFR: 60 to < 89 mL/min/1.73 m2) renal impairment. The effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of navepegritide was not studied.
Drug Interaction Studies
No in vitro assessments or clinical studies evaluating the drug-drug interaction potential of navepegritide have been conducted.
The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assays used. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in the studies described below with the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in studies of other products.
Of 73 patients who received navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg once-weekly for up to 3 years, 30% (22/73) developed antibodies against navepegritide or CNP. These antibodies were transiently detected at a low level with no identified clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics, efficacy, or safety of navepegritide. The neutralizing ability of anti-drug antibodies is unknown due to the limitations of the neutralizing antibody assay.
Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis
Long-term animal studies to address the carcinogenic potential of navepegritide have not been conducted.
Navepegritide was not genotoxic in an in vitro bacterial reverse-mutation assay (Ames test), an in vitro human lymphocyte chromosomal aberration assay or an in vivo rat bone marrow micronucleus assay.
Impairment of Fertility
In fertility studies, navepegritide was administered by subcutaneous injection at 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/kg/week to male and female rats. Navepegritide had no effect on mating performance, fertility, litter characteristics or early embryo-fetal development up to the highest dose tested corresponding to 3-fold the MRHD in male rats (based on body surface area) and 4-fold exposure in female rats (based on AUC).
The effectiveness of YUVIWEL has been established in a clinical trial of navepegritide consisting of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 52-week period, followed by a single-arm 52-week OLE period (Trial 1; NCT05598320).
Trial 1 enrolled 84 treatment-naïve pediatric patients with genetically confirmed achondroplasia: 57 patients received navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg administered subcutaneously once weekly, and 27 received placebo.
The mean age at enrollment was 5.7 years (range: 2 to 12). Forty-five patients (54%) were male, and 39 patients (46%) were female. Overall, 74 patients (88%) were White, 8 patients (10%) were Asian, and 2 patients (2%) were mixed race. The patients had a mean baseline CDC-based height Z-score of -5.0 and mean baseline height of 89 cm (range: 64 to 120).
The primary efficacy endpoint was annualized growth velocity (AGV) at Week 52. Height Z-scores calculated using reference data from untreated children with achondroplasia (achondroplasia-specific height Z-score) and using reference data from the general population (CDC-based height Z-score) were also evaluated.
Treatment with once-weekly navepegritide for 52 weeks resulted in a least-squares mean treatment difference in AGV of 1.5 cm/year and a least-squares mean increase from baseline in achondroplasia-specific height Z-score of 0.3 (see Table 4).
| NAVEPEGRITIDE (N = 57) | Placebo (N = 27) | Treatment Difference [95% CI]* | p-value | |
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| Abbreviations: AGV, annualized growth velocity; CI, confidence interval; NA, not applicable. | ||||
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| Annualized growth velocity (cm/year) | 5.9 | 4.4 | 1.5 [1.0, 1.9] | < 0.0001 |
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| Achondroplasia-specific height Z-score† | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 [0.2, 0.4] | < 0.0001 |
| CDC height Z-score‡ | 0.1 | -0.2 | 0.3 [0.1, 0.5] | NA§ |
Improvements in AGV and height Z-scores were observed in navepegritide-treated patients across all predefined subgroups analyzed, including age group, sex, and region. In patients < 5 years of age, the least-squares mean treatment difference for AGV at Week 52 was 1.0 cm/year. In patients ≥ 5 years of age, the least-squares mean treatment difference was 1.8 cm/year.
Long-term Treatment Effect
All 57 patients in a 52-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 dose-finding trial (Trial 2; NCT04085523) entered the single-arm OLE and continued treatment with navepegritide. AGV was maintained among those who had received 2 years of treatment with navepegritide 0.1 mg/kg once weekly.
How Supplied
YUVIWEL (navepegritide) for injection is supplied as a lyophilized white to off-white powder in a vial, in three strengths: 1.3 mg, 2.8 mg, and 5.5 mg (see Table 5). Each YUVIWEL carton contains 4 Kits with 1 Prescribing Information, and 1 Instructions for Use.
| Strength | Contents of Each Kit (4 Kits in each carton) | Carton NDC |
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| 1.3 mg vial |
| 73362-201-01 |
| 2.8 mg vial |
| 73362-202-01 |
| 5.5 mg vial |
| 73362-203-01 |
Only use the vial, needles, and syringes that are in the Kits for handling of YUVIWEL [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] and do not use the components for other medicinal products.
Storage and Handling
Advise the patient and/or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
Administration Instructions
Provide appropriate instructions for injection to the patient/caregiver based on the YUVIWEL Instructions for Use (available at www.Yuviwel.com). Patients/caregivers and healthcare providers may also call the Ascendis Pharma Customer Support toll-free number at 1-844-442-7236 (1-844-44ASCENDIS) for assistance or additional training, if needed.
Missed Dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)]
Risk of Low Blood Pressure
Advise patients and/or caregivers to contact their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of decreased blood pressure (e.g., dizziness, fatigue, and/or nausea) while being treated with YUVIWEL [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
© 2026 Ascendis Pharma. All rights reserved. YUVIWEL®, Ascendis®, TransCon®, the Ascendis Pharma logo and the company logo are trademarks owned by the Ascendis Pharma Group.
Manufactured for:
Ascendis Pharma Growth Disorders A/S
Tuborg Boulevard 12
DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark
For information about YUVIWEL contact:
Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology, Inc.
Princeton, New Jersey 08540, USA
1-844-442-7236
www.YUVIWEL.com
| PATIENT INFORMATION YUVIWEL® (YOU-vih-well) (navepegritide) For subcutaneous use only |
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| This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | Issued: 2/2026 |
| What is YUVIWEL?
YUVIWEL is a prescription medicine used to increase linear growth in children 2 years of age and older with achondroplasia whose growth plates (epiphyses) are open. |
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Before you give YUVIWEL to your child, tell the healthcare provider about all of your child´s medical conditions, including if your child:
Know the medicines your child takes. Keep a list of them to show your child's healthcare provider and pharmacist when your child gets a new medicine. |
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| How should I give YUVIWEL? Read the detailed Instructions for Use that comes with your child's YUVIWEL for information on how to store, prepare, and give YUVIWEL, as well as how to throw away (dispose of) YUVIWEL the right way.
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| What are the possible side effects of YUVIWEL? YUVIWEL may cause serious side effects, including:
Injection site reactions like redness, itching, skin discoloration, bleeding, swelling, bruising, pain and small fluid-filled blisters that form at the injection site. These are not all the possible side effects of YUVIWEL. For more information, ask your child´s healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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How should I store YUVIWEL?
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| General information about the safe and effective use of YUVIWEL.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use YUVIWEL for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give YUVIWEL to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that your child has. It may harm them. You can ask a pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about YUVIWEL that is written for health professionals. |
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| What are the ingredients in YUVIWEL?
Active ingredients: navepegritide Inactive ingredients: succinic acid, trehalose dihydrate, tromethamine and hydrochloric acid. The diluent contains Sterile Water for Injection, USP. |
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| Manufactured for: Ascendis Pharma Growth Disorders A/S Tuborg Boulevard 12, DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark For more information, go to www.YUVIWEL.com, or call Ascendis Signature Access Program® (A·S·A·P) at 1-844-442-7236. Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Inc., Princeton, New Jersey 08540, USA © 2026 Ascendis Pharma. All rights reserved. YUVIWEL®, Ascendis®, TransCon®, the Ascendis Pharma logo and the company logo are trademarks owned by the Ascendis Pharma Group. |
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Yuviwel® (YOU-vih-well)
(navepegritide) for injection, for subcutaneous use
Ascendis Pharma
For Use Under the Skin Only (subcutaneous)
Single-Dose Vial
Discard unused Portion
1 time a week injection
This leaflet contains:
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Additional information
If you need help, please ask your healthcare provider for advice. You may also call the Ascendis Pharma Customer Support toll-free number at 1-844-442-7236 (1-844-44ASCENDIS) for assistance or additional training, if needed.

Yuviwel.com
This Instructions for Use contains information on how to prepare and inject Yuviwel.
Parts Overview
Step 1

Important: Do not use preparation needle for injection
Step 2 and Step 3

Important: Do not use preparation needle for injection
Supplies Not Included:
You will also need a sharps disposal container and alcohol wipes.
Get to know Yuviwel
Make sure you have received training from your healthcare provider before injecting.
Read and follow the Instructions for Use step-by-step to make sure you inject Yuviwel the right way.
Important: Prior to use, read the Instructions for Use carefully even if you have used a similar product. The steps may not be the same.
If you are blind or visually impaired, do not use Yuviwel without help from a person who is trained to use it.
How Yuviwel is supplied and injected
Yuviwel is injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection) 1 time a week.
Each Yuviwel carton includes 4 Kits, with 1 Prescribing Information and 1 Instructions for Use.
Yuviwel is available in the following strengths:
| 1.3 mg/vial | 2.8 mg/vial | 5.5 mg/vial |
Always check that you inject the dose strength prescribed by your healthcare provider.
If you are injecting yourself with Yuviwel, you should use the stomach area (2 inches from belly button) or thighs as injection sites.
If someone else gives you the Yuviwel injection, the buttocks or the back of the upper arms can be used as injection sites.
Only inject into injection sites instructed by your healthcare provider.
Important before starting Yuviwel
Check all parts and their packaging for signs of damage.
Do not use if any parts or packaging appear damaged. Use a new Kit.
Your healthcare provider may prescribe a dose that is more than 1 milliliter (mL) and requires the use of two Kits to deliver two injections for a complete dose.
If you have been prescribed a dose that is more than 1 mL:
Check the expiration date on the Kit. Do not use Yuviwel if expired. Use a new Kit.
Only use the vial, needles, and syringes that come in your Kit.
If you do not have an alcohol wipe, use soap and water to clean the injection site and the grey rubber at the top of the vial.
The vial, needles, and syringes in the Kit are for one time use only.
Do not reuse any of the parts. Do not recap needles.
Be careful when handling needles to reduce the risk of needlestick injury and infection.
Do not throw away opened or used needles in your household trash. Use a sharps disposal container.
After unpacking and to avoid contamination, do not touch the top of the vial, the tip of the Prefilled Diluent Syringe or the tip of the injection syringe.

Do not change the injection angle after the needle has been inserted into the skin. Changing the angle can cause the needle to bend or break off under the skin. If a needle breaks in your skin, get medical help right away.
Throwing away Yuviwel parts
Throw away (dispose of) used needles, syringes and the vial in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use.
If you do not have an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:
When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used needles and syringes.
For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA's website at: www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal
Storing Yuviwel
Store Yuviwel refrigerated between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Yuviwel can also be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for up to 6 months and can be returned to the refrigerator within the 6 months.
Do not use Yuviwel past the expiration date or 6 months after the date it was first removed from the refrigerator (whichever comes first).
Keep Yuviwel and all medicines out of the reach of children. Small parts in the Kit may cause a choking hazard for children and pets.
Yuviwel does not contain preservatives. After mixing, Yuviwel can be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) and must be used within 4 hours. Throw away unused medicine. Throw away medicine if not used within 4 hours after mixing.
Step 1
Prepare medicine
Gather supplies:
1 Kit, 2 alcohol wipes and a sharps disposal container.
Note: If the Kit has been stored in the refrigerator, let the vial and Prefilled Diluent Syringe sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing (reconstitution).

![]() | 1.1 Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. |
| 1.2 Flip off the cap of the vial (See A). You can use 1 or 2 hands to remove the cap. |
![]() | 1.3 Wipe the grey rubber at the top of the vial with an alcohol wipe (See B). |
| Do not touch the top after cleaning it. |
![]() | 1.4 Break off the white cap of the Prefilled Diluent Syringe (See C). |
| Do not touch the tip of the Prefilled Diluent Syringe after breaking off the cap. Be careful not to push the plunger rod to avoid spilling diluent. If you spill diluent, use a new Kit. |
![]() | 1.5 Unpack preparation needle and screw it on the Prefilled Diluent Syringe (See D). |
![]() | 1.6 Pull back the safety shield and remove the needle cap (See E). |
| Throw away (dispose of) the needle cap. If the safety shield locks, use a new Kit. |
![]() | 1.7 Insert preparation needle into the center of the circle on top of the vial (See F). |
| 1.8 Push all the diluent into the vial (See F). | |
| 1.9 Pull preparation needle out of the vial. |
![]() | 1.10 To avoid a needle stick injury, push the safety shield over preparation needle with 1 hand or press the shield against a hard surface directly after use until you hear it click and it locks (See G). |
| 1.11 Place the Prefilled Diluent Syringe and preparation needle in the sharps disposal container. |
![]() | 1.12 Hold the glass part of the vial and shake up and down for 15 seconds (See H). Do not swirl or roll as the medicine will not be fully mixed. |
![]() | 1.13 Put the vial down and leave it for 5 minutes to let the medicine settle (See I). |
| 1.14 Check the medicine. The medicine should be clear and colorless. You may see air bubbles. This is normal. | |
| Do not use the medicine if you see particles. Throw away medicine if not used within 4 hours after mixing. |
Step 2
Prepare injection
![]() | 2.1 Unpack the injection syringe and a new preparation needle. |
| 2.2 Screw a new preparation needle on the injection syringe (See J). | |
| 2.3 Pull back the safety shield and remove the needle cap. Do not remove needle cap until ready to continue. If the safety shield locks unexpectedly, use a new Kit. |
![]() | 2.4 Pull the plunger rod out to draw air into the injection syringe equal to the prescribed Yuviwel dose in milliliters (mL) (See K). |
| This is needed to withdraw the right dose. |
![]() | 2.5 Insert preparation needle into the center of the circle on top of the vial and inject the air (See L). |
| 2.6 Turn the vial and the injection syringe upside down. |
![]() | 2.7 Position preparation needle within the liquid to allow the medicine to be withdrawn. |
| If you insert the needle all the way in, you will only draw air and no medicine (See M). | |
| Turn the vial to the gap in the vial label to see the medicine better. |
![]() | 2.8 Withdraw the prescribed dose, by pulling and pushing the plunger to remove air gaps and large air bubbles (See N). |
| Tapping the injection syringe may help air rise to the top. | |
| Before you continue:
Check for air gaps at the top of the syringe. Check for large air bubbles. If you see any air gaps or large air bubbles, pull and push the plunger to remove. Small air bubbles are okay (See N). |
![]() | 2.9 Check that you have the right dose (See O). |
| The plunger has 2 rings. Your dose should be in line with the top ring of the black part of the plunger. | |
| If you did not withdraw the right dose, go back to step 2.7. | |
| 2.10 Pull preparation needle out of the vial. |
![]() | 2.11 Lock the safety shield over the preparation needle (See G). |
| 2.12 Rest the injection syringe carefully on the table while you unpack the injection needle (See P). |
Step 3
Inject and throw away
![]() | 3.1 Gather the injection needle from the Kit. |
| 3.2 Twist and pull off the short needle cap of the injection needle (See Q). | |
| Twisting both ways on the needle may help. You may have to twist hard. |
![]() | 3.3 Unscrew the used preparation needle and place in the sharps disposal container (See R). |
![]() | 3.4 Screw the injection needle onto the injection syringe (See S). |
![]() | 3.5 Choose a site for injection. You can inject in either the stomach area (2 inches from the belly button) or thighs (See T). |
| Choose a different injection site each time. | |
| If someone else gives you the Yuviwel injection, the buttocks or the back of the upper arms can be used as injection sites (See T and U). | |
![]() | Avoid injecting where skin is red, swollen, or scarred. |
![]() | 3.6 Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe (See V). |
![]() | 3.7 Pull off the long needle cap of the injection needle (See W). |
![]() | 3.8 Insert the injection needle into the skin at a 45-degree angle. You can use 1 or 2 hands to inject. Inject the dose by slowly pushing down the plunger rod (See X). |
| This may take some time, depending on the dose. | |
| 3.9 Pull out the injection needle from the skin. | |
| Do not recap the needle. | |
| 3.10 Place the injection needle and all other parts, including the vial and any remaining medicine, in the sharps disposal container. |
Important
If your Yuviwel dose is more than 1 mL each week:
If your prescribed dose is more than 1 mL, get a new Kit and repeat steps 1 through 3.10 to give a second injection for a complete dose. The second injection must be given right after the first injection, using a different injection site.
Remember to choose a different injection site for each Yuviwel injection.
Do not reuse any parts for the 2 injections.
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Approved: 2/2026
NDC: 73362-201-01
Rx Only
yuviwel®
(navepegritide) for injection
1.3 mg/vial
For Subcutaneous Use Only
Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion
Once-weekly injection
Prior to Use, read the Instructions for Use
Keep out of the reach of children
This carton contains 4 Kits and 1 Patient Information.
Each Kit contains:

NDC: 73362-202-01
Rx Only
yuviwel®
(navepegritide) for injection
2.8 mg/vial
For Subcutaneous Use Only
Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion
Once-weekly injection
Prior to Use, read the Instructions for Use
Keep out of the reach of children
This carton contains 4 Kits and 1 Patient Information.
Each Kit contains:

NDC: 73362-203-01
Rx Only
yuviwel®
(navepegritide) for injection
5.5 mg/vial
For Subcutaneous Use Only
Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion
Once-weekly injection
Prior to Use, read the Instructions for Use
Keep out of the reach of children
This carton contains 4 Kits and 1 Patient Information.
Each Kit contains:

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| Labeler - Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology, Inc. (118185491) |
Mark Image Registration | Serial | Company Trademark Application Date |
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Ascendis Pharma Growth Disorders A/S 2024-06-24 |