How much does it cost to buy Epclusa?
Commercial patients may pay as little as $15 for a full course of treatment of EPCLUSA or its Authorized Generic. 2 Help patients register for a co-pay coupon. Commercial patients may pay as little as $15 for a full course of EPCLUSA or its Authorized Generic Commercial patients may pay as little as $5 per co-pay for their medicine.
How can nurses and Epclusa educators help you?
Nurses and EPCLUSA Educators are available through phone, text, or email, 7 days a week, to answer questions your patients might have about hepatitis C or EPCLUSA Nurses and EPCLUSA Educators can provide ongoing contact with your patients to better understand their concerns and provide specific resources they need every step of the way
Will my healthcare provider Monitor Me during and after taking Epclusa?
If you are at risk, your healthcare provider will monitor you during and after taking EPCLUSA. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking EPCLUSA?
What is the support PATH program?
Support Path® is a program that can help patients get started on Gilead and Asegua treatments. Support Path Program Navigators can help you understand your insurance coverage and identify potential financial support options based on your circumstances, insurance, and eligibility criteria for programs.
Does insurance pay for Epclusa?
Epclusa is usually covered by most commercial health insurance plans, Medicare, and some Medicaid plans. Coverage may require prior authorization. The out-of-pocket expense, however, will depend on the insurance plan's formulary, deductibles, and coinsurance.
What is the average cost of Epclusa?
The cost of Epclusa (sofosbuvir and velpatasvir) tablets is roughly $US78,078 for a full 12-week course of treatment. Your cost might vary based on insurance or manufacturer-provided discounts. Epclusa is covered by most insurance plans. For more information, see Epclusa Prices, Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs.
What is the success rate of Epclusa?
Effectiveness: The cure rates are from 97% to 100% in those without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis. Side effects: Most people don't experience significant side effects – but if they do the most common adverse reactions observed with treatment with Epclusa for 12 weeks are headache and fatigue.
What tier is Epclusa?
Medicare prescription drug plans typically list sofosbuvir / velpatasvir on Tier 5 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication.
What happens if you drink alcohol while taking Epclusa?
Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects with Epclusa, such as nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache. Alcohol itself can also cause liver inflammation and liver scarring (cirrhosis). Drinking alcohol while taking Epclusa may increase the risk of cirrhosis and liver failure.
How long do Epclusa side effects last?
Side effects of Epclusa should end when you stop using the drug. Side effects after treatment weren't reported in studies of Epclusa. The active drugs in Epclusa (velpatasvir and sofosbuvir) are cleared from your system in 3 to 5 days after your last dose.
Is there a generic for Epclusa?
In January 2019, Asegua Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, launched authorized generic versions of Gilead's Epclusa (velpatasvir/sofosbuvir) and Harvoni (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) tablets. Generic Epclusa was launched January 7, 2019 and generic Harvoni will launch late January.
Can I take Epclusa at night?
Epclusa can be taken either in the morning or the evening, but it is important to take it at approximately the same time each day.
Does Epclusa cause weight gain?
No, Epclusa doesn't affect your body weight. But weight loss can be a sign of infections, including hepatitis C. And keep in mind that Epclusa is used to treat hepatitis C. You may also lose weight if you have nausea while you're taking Epclusa.
How long does it take for Epclusa to clear hep C?
How often to take Epclusa. You may be wondering how long you have to take Epclusa to treat hepatitis C. You'll likely take the drug once daily for 12 weeks. This is the amount of time it takes for Epclusa to clear the hepatitis C virus from your body.
Does Epclusa cause hair loss?
Hair loss. Hair loss didn't occur in clinical trials of Epclusa. Some people have reported losing hair during Epclusa treatment.
Can I get Mavyret free?
You may be eligible to receive free MAVYRET if you: Have been prescribed MAVYRET. Have limited or no health insurance coverage. Live in the United States.
What can I take for heartburn while on Epclusa?
Omeprazole (Prilosec®) no more than 20 mg daily is okay. Esomeprazole (Nexium®), lansoprazole (Prevacid®), rabeprazole (Aciphex®), and pantoprazole (Protonix®) have not been studied with Epclusa®. Do not take supplements or tea containing St. John's wort while taking Epclusa ®.
Who manufactures Epclusa?
Epclusa is manufactured and marketed by Gilead Sciences, Inc., of Foster City, California.
How to contact EPCLUSA support?
For additional information about EPCLUSA Support Path®, call 1-855-7-MYPATH (1-855-769-7284). By following this link, you are now leaving www.EPCLUSA.com. This site is not controlled by Gilead Sciences, Inc. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is not responsible for the site's content or your use of the site.
What is the epclua used for?
EPCLUSA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with chronic (lasting a long time) hepatitis C (Hep C) genotype 1-6 infection with or without cirrhosis (compensated). In those with advanced cirrhosis (decompensated), EPCLUSA is used with ribavirin.
What are the side effects of epclua?
The most common side effects of EPCLUSA include headache and tiredness. The most common side effects of EPCLUSA when used with ribavirin in adults with decompensated cirrhosis are tiredness, low red blood cells, nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, and diarrhea.
Can EPCLUSA cause side effects?
Tell your healthcare provider and pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. EPCLUSA and certain other medicines may affect each other, or may cause side effects.
How much does EPCLUSA cost?
Help patients register for a co-pay coupon. Commercial patients may pay as little as $15 for a full course of EPCLUSA or its Authorized Generic
What is the dosage of EpclUSA?
EPCLUSA (sofosbuvir 400 mg/velpatasvir 100 mg, 200 mg/50 mg tablets; 200 mg/50 mg, 150 mg/37.5 mg oral pellets) is indicated for the treatment of patients 3 years of age and older with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1-6 infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis and in combination with ribavirin for those with decompensated cirrhosis.
What are the adverse reactions to EPCLUSA?
The most common adverse reactions (≥10%, all grades) with EPCLUSA were headache and fatigue; and when used with RBV in decompensated cirrhotics were fatigue, anemia, nausea, headache, insomnia, and diarrhea.
Is EPCLUSA a generic?
With EPCLUSA and its Authorized Generic, you have access for the majority of your insured HCV patients.
How much does a commercial patient pay for a copay?
Commercial patients may pay as little as $5 per co-pay for their medicine. Patients are not eligible if they are enrolled in a government healthcare prescription drug program such as Medicare Part D or Medicaid (including patients who are in the Medicare coverage gap known as the “donut hole”).
Is the Real-World Integrated Analysis presented in the EPCLUSA?
The Real-World Integrated Analysis is not presented in the EPCLUSA full Prescribing Information.
Where were patients treated?
Patients were treated in different clinical settings, including university hospitals, academic centers, community centers, outpatient clinics and private practices. Treatment and patient monitoring were based on local clinical practice and standard of care, at the discretion of the treating physician.
How old do you have to be to use EPCLUSA?
territories. Product must be dispensed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territories. Coupon user must be at least 18 years old to use the Coupon for themselves or on behalf of a minor.
How long is the EPCLUSA coupon good for?
The offer is valid for 6 months from the time of first redemption.
Can Gilead Sciences cancel coupons?
Gilead Sciences reserves the right to terminate, rescind, revoke, or modify the Coupon at any time without notice.
What is Epclusa used for?
Epclusa (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) is a member of the antiviral combinations drug class and is commonly used for Hepatitis C.
Is Epclusa valid with insurance?
Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Epclusa is available, see sofosbuvir/velpatasvir prices.
