Who is required to sign the Benlysta gateway form?
The patient, or the patient’s authorized representative, MUSTsign this form to receive BENLYSTA Gateway services. If an authorized representative signs for the patient, please indicate relationship to the patient. PATIENT AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE TO COLLECT, USE, AND DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION
What is the Benlysta cares nurse support line?
BENLYSTA Cares offers patient services to help you begin and continue treatment with BENLYSTA. If enrolled, a healthcare professional* from the BENLYSTA Cares Nurse Support Line will call you. The Support Line will get you on your way by answering questions you may have about BENLYSTA.
Can I get a co-pay for Benlysta?
I hereby certify that, for any insured patient seeking co-pay assistance under the Co-pay Program, in the absence of financial support from such program, any applicable co-pay, coinsurance, or other out-of-pocket cost for BENLYSTA would be collected from the patient upon treatment.
How many milligrams of Benlysta are in a 5 ml vial?
BENLYSTA IV 120 mg in a 5-mL single-use vial (NDC 49401-101-01); reconstitute with 1.5 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP 400 mg in a 20-mL single-use vial (NDC 49401-102-01); reconstitute with 4.8 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP Patient Administered (SC) BENLYSTA SC 200 mg in a 1-mL single-dose autoinjector (box of 4; NDC 49401-088-35)
How do people afford BENLYSTA?
The BENLYSTA Co-pay Program helps eligible commercially insured patients with their out-of-pocket costs for BENLYSTA up to $15,000 for 12 months. Work with your doctor to apply for the program through BENLYSTA Gateway or visit BENLYSTACopayProgram.com to apply. *Eligibility restrictions and program maximums apply.
How much does BENLYSTA cost per year?
Benlysta sells for an estimated annual price of $42,270, according to ICER, which when compared with the drug's effectiveness, comes to $148,550 per QALY.
Do BENLYSTA injections hurt?
If you are injecting in yourself do it very slowly with the prefill one but not the auto inject. The auto inject will release the med very fast and it's very painful. I been using it for 5 years now. Still have a lot of joint pain but the fatigue, the brain fog and the other symptoms are much better.
Is BENLYSTA an immunosuppressant?
Belimumab (Benlysta", Glaxo-SmithKline) is an immunosuppressant monoclonal antibody that inhibits B cell differentiation into antibody-producing plasma cells.
How much are BENLYSTA infusions?
There are two ways to take BENLYSTA: Self-injection at home: The list price for a single dose of BENLYSTA Injection for Subcutaneous Use for self-injection is $1,070.54. (BENLYSTA Injection for Subcutaneous Use is sold in a 4 pack at the price of $4,282.17).
How much does BENLYSTA cost per month?
Benlysta prices without insurance will vary depending on where you buy it and the amount you buy. As a guide, Benlysta intravenous powder for injection 120 mg usually costs $580 for 1 powder for injection. With NiceRx you will pay a flat monthly fee of $49, regardless of the retail price of your medication.
Does Benlysta cause weight gain?
Changes in weight, such as weight gain or weight loss, weren't reported in people taking Benlysta during clinical trials. If you experience changes in your weight, talk with your doctor. In some cases, changes in weight may be related to side effects from taking Benlysta.
Is Benlysta a form of chemo?
Is BENLYSTA a chemotherapy? No, BENLYSTA is not chemotherapy – it's a biologic therapy, delivered either through an IV infusion or as a self-injection. It works by reducing certain cells in your immune system that can make lupus active.
Does Benlysta help with fatigue?
Prolonged treatment with Benlysta (belimumab) offers safe and effective control of disease activity, improves life quality and eases fatigue in patients with active, autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to seven-year clinical trial results released by GSK, the drug's developer.
Is lupus a disability?
For Social Security's purposes, lupus qualifies as a disability when it meets these conditions: It involves two or more organs or body systems. It includes at least two major signs or symptoms, such as severe fatigue, fever, malaise, and involuntary weight loss.
What is the new lupus drug?
Benlysta is a human monoclonal antibody that was approved for the treatment of lupus in adults by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011 and for lupus nephritis in adults in 2020. Benlysta was approved to treat lupus in children in 2019 and lupus nephritis in children in 2022.
What medications should people with lupus avoid?
The most common medicines known to cause drug-induced lupus erythematosus are: Isoniazid. Hydralazine. Procainamide....These may include:Anti-seizure medicines.Capoten.Chlorpromazine.Methyldopa.Sulfasalazine.Levamisole, typically as a contaminant of cocaine.
What are the side effects of Benlysta?
The most common side effects of BENLYSTA include: nausea, diarrhea, fever, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, persistent cough, trouble sleeping, leg or arm pain, depression, headache, and pain, redness, itching, or swelling at the site of injection (when given subcutaneously).
What is Benlysta infusion?
What is BENLYSTA? BENLYSTA is a prescription medicine, given intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously for adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) or active lupus nephritis on other lupus medicines. BENLYSTA IV is approved in children aged 5 years and older with SLE on other lupus medicines.
What is the generic drug for latuda?
Generic Name: lurasidone This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Lurasidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life.
Is Caplyta a good medication?
Caplyta has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings for the treatment of Schizophrenia. 36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 56% reported a negative experience.
1. VERIFY PATIENT BENEFITS
BENLYSTA Gateway is here to help you determine your patient’s insurance coverage for BENLYSTA.
4. BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT
BENLYSTA Gateway can provide information about billing and coding for BENLYSTA.
5. RESOURCES FOR YOUR PATIENTS
Visit BENLYSTA.com for tools and resources for your patients as they get started with BENLYSTA.
