Product Name:
Susvimo (ranibizumab, implante oftálmico)
Table of Contents
- Product Category
- Brand Name
- Generic Name or Biosimilar
- Active Ingredient
- Prescription Status
- Targeted Conditions
- Off-Label Usage
- Drug Classification Overview
- Manufacturer in the USA, Mexico, and Canada
- Available Strengths and Dosage Forms – United States, Mexico, and Canada
- Country Comparison – United States vs Mexico and Canada
- Average Retail Price (Monthly Treatment) USA vs Mexico vs Canada
- Where to Buy USA
- Storage Requirements
- Shipping from Canada
- Buying from Mexico
- Key Benefits
- Side Effects
- Warnings and Precautions
- Alternative Medications (by Indication)
- Medication FAQs
Susvimo (ranibizumab, implante oftálmico)
Targeted Conditions
Susvimo is approved for the treatment of:
This condition leads to rapid and severe vision loss due to abnormal blood vessel growth beneath the retina.
Off-Label Usage
Susvimo is sometimes studied for off-label use in:
However, its port delivery system is only FDA-approved for use in nAMD at this time.
Drug Classification Overview
Susvimo is a refillable port delivery system that delivers ranibizumab continuously into the eye over several months. It is a sustained-release, anti-VEGF therapy, offering a long-term alternative to monthly intravitreal injections. Ranibizumab works by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), which contributes to abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in retinal diseases.
Manufacturer in the USA, Mexico, and Canada
USA: Genentech (Roche Group)
Mexico: Roche México, S.A. de C.V.
Canada: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada)
Available Strengths and Dosage Forms – United States, Mexico, and Canada
Country Comparison – United States vs Mexico and Canada
Susvimo is approved in the U.S. and Canada, with availability through specialized distribution networks. Its distribution in Mexico is emerging and may be limited to hospital or specialty access settings. Canada and Mexico may offer significant savings, particularly for uninsured or underinsured U.S. patients.
Average Retail Price (Monthly Treatment) USA vs Mexico vs Canada
Canada: ~30–40% savings vs. U.S. retail pricing
Mexico: ~25–35% savings vs. U.S. retail pricing
(Savings may vary based on refill availability, controlled status, specialty handling, and limited inventory.)
Where to Buy USA
Susvimo is available through retina specialists and surgical ophthalmology centers with access to:
Availability may vary depending on practice certification for Susvimo implantation.
Storage Requirements
Shipping from Canada
This medication is accessed through fully licensed Canadian pharmacies regulated by Health Canada. All pharmacies included in the MedicalMex network undergo a rigorous review and verification process to ensure compliance with national standards, patient safety, and medication authenticity.
MedicalMex facilitates:
You are working directly with MedicalMex Inc., a U.S.-based company that helps eligible patients safely access affordable medications from Canada — with compliance and full-service concierge support at every step.
Buying from Mexico
This medication is also available through certified pharmacies in Mexico regulated by COFEPRIS (Mexico’s national health authority). All partners in the MedicalMex network must pass a rigorous review and certification process before being approved for patient access.
MedicalMex facilitates:
You are working directly with MedicalMex Inc., a U.S.-based company that manages every detail — from medical and travel logistics to prescription compliance — providing secure, affordable access to life-saving medications from Mexico.
Key Benefits
Side Effects
Common side effects:
Serious risks include:
These events are typically managed by trained ophthalmic specialists, and patients must follow up regularly.
Warnings and Precautions
Alternative Medications (by Indication)
Intravitreal Injection Alternatives for nAMD:
Eylea (aflibercept)
Lucentis (ranibizumab, monthly injections)
Vabysmo (faricimab)
Avastin (off-label)
Susvimo offers an alternative to monthly injections by maintaining drug levels via a long-acting implant. Suitability should be discussed with a retina specialist.
