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  • A survey was distributed to pharmacists within the Neurocritical Care Society Connect online forum.
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  • Privigen® and Gammagard® were the most common IVIG formulations; Gamunex®-C was used less frequently.
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  • Variability noted in pre-medication strategies and adverse reaction management.

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