Prescription
Monoclonal antibody (bispecific Factor IXa- and Factor X-directed antibody) — a type of blood clotting agent
Emicizumab
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Emicizumab (sold as Hemlibra in Nigeria) is an injection that helps your blood clot properly by acting as a bridge between clotting factors — it mimics what a natural clotting protein (Factor VIII) does in people whose bodies cannot make enough of it.
What is it used for?
Haemophilia A (a bleeding disorder where blood does not clot properly)prevention of bleeding episodes in people with haemophilia A
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.