Currently, Gleostine ® is the principal product being administered through the patient assistance program. It’s free to apply! Once your eligibility is confirmed and you are approved, you will receive your medications for six (6) cycles of the program.
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How much does Gleostine cost?
The cost for Gleostine oral capsule 10 mg is around $484 for a supply of 5 capsules, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. Gleostine is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.
How does Gleostine® work?
Usually, brain cancer drugs, such as Gleostine ®, work by damaging the RNA or DNA that tells the cell how to copy itself in division. If the cells are unable to divide, they die. The faster the cells are dividing, the more likely it is that chemotherapy will kill the cells, causing the tumor to shrink.
How does Gleostine® kill cancer cells?
Cancer cells no longer have the normal checks and balances in place that control the limit of cell division. Gleostine ® bonds with the DNA of rapidly dividing cancer cells, causing genetic defects in the cells and ultimately resulting in the death of the cancer cells.
Are your prescription products available through the Patient Assistance Program?
Our prescription products are available to patients who meet our eligibility requirements. Currently, Gleostine ® is the principal product being administered through the patient assistance program. It’s free to apply!
How much does Gleostine cost?
The cost for Gleostine oral capsule 10 mg is around $488 for a supply of 5 capsules, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Is patient assistance program legitimate?
Patient assistance programs (PAPs) are usually sponsored by pharmaceutical manufacturers and are promoted as a safety net for Americans who have no health insurance or are underinsured.
Who makes Gleostine?
NextSource Pharmaceuticals manufactures the only FDA-approved version of Gleostine® on the U.S. market.
What is Allergan patient assistance program?
The Allergan Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides Allergan medicines at no cost to eligible patients. If the patient qualifies, up to a twelve-month eligibility for the requested medication(s) or device(s) is approved for shipment to the patient's licensed prescriber for dispensing.
How do you qualify for free eliquis?
You may be eligible for the Free 30-Day Trial Offer for ELIQUIS® (apixaban) if:You have not previously filled a prescription for ELIQUIS;You have a valid 30-day prescription for ELIQUIS;You are being treated with ELIQUIS for an FDA-approved indication that an HCP has planned for more than 35 days of treatment;More items...
How do patient support programs work?
A patient assistance or support programs (PAPs or PSPs) exist to get you timely access to medication and to help you stay on track of your therapy. Being diagnosed with a complex disease or condition may come with unexpected financial burden and a need to better understand treatment options and next steps.
Is Gleostine covered by Medicare?
It is not covered by Medicare or most insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
How long does lomustine stay in your system?
The drug is metabolized by the liver. Lomustine will cause a reduction in the white blood cells, typically about 7 days after the medication is given. We advise giving the medication with food.
What are the side effects of lomustine?
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or mouth/lip sores may occur. Nausea and vomiting usually last for less than 24 hours and loss of appetite may last for several days. Nausea and vomiting can be severe. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
Will Allergan pay for my implant removal?
Are surgery fees covered? No. As part of this program, Allergan will not be providing surgical fee assistance. This decision is aligned with the FDA's recommendation not to remove textured implants or other types of breast implants in patients who have no symptoms of BIA-ALCL.
Does AbbVie have a patient assistance program?
myAbbVie Assist. We believe that people who need our medicines should be able to get them. That's why myAbbVie Assist provides free AbbVie medicine to qualifying patients. If you have any questions, visit the FAQs or call us at 1-800-222-6885.
Why is restasis so expensive?
There is no competition. This can push up the price greatly. Original inventors of the drug will have a patent on the product and no other manufacturers can market the generic until the patent expires, which can take 10 years or longer.
How does the pan foundation work?
What does PAN cover? Our 12-month grants offer financial assistance for out-of-pocket medication costs, including co-pays, health insurance premiums, and transportation costs associated with medical care. Co-pay funds: assistance with deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance for medications.
What is patient Assistance Program Canada?
PAPs offer trained staff members who help patients investigate their available coverage options. With access to a private infusion clinic, private drug plans may cover the drug but may require the patient to pay co-insurance.
What are the income limits for GSK patient assistance program?
You must also meet certain household income eligibility requirements as outlined below:48 States and DCHousehold SizeMaximum Monthly Gross Income1$2,831.252$3,814.583$4,797.924 more rows
Why do pharmaceutical companies have patient assistance programs?
They increase demand, allow companies to charge higher prices, and provide public-relations benefits. Assistance programs are an especially attractive proposition for firms that sell particularly costly drugs. Faced with high out-of-pocket costs, some patients may decide against taking an expensive medication.
Is gleostine a chemo drug?
Gleostine ® is an FDA-approved chemotherapeutic drug indicated for use in patients with brain tumors, primary and metastatic, following appropriate surgical and/or radiotherapeutics procedures as well with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with other chemotherapies, following disease progression with initial chemotherapy.
Does gleostine cause cancer cells to die?
Cancer cells no longer have the normal checks and balances in place that control the limit of cell division. Gleostine ® bonds with the DNA of rapidly dividing cancer cells, causing genetic defects in the cells and ultimately resulting in the death of the cancer cells.
Is gleostine an alkylating agent?
Gleostine ® is classified as an alkylating agent. Alkylating agents are most active in the resting phase of the cell. These drugs are cell cycle non-specific. The type of cells, rate at which they divide, and the time at which a given drug is likely to be effective, sets the scheduling of chemotherapy. Therefore, chemotherapy is typically cyclical.
How the program works
Our prescription products are available to patients who meet our eligibility requirements. Currently, Gleostine ® is the principal product being administered through the patient assistance program.
Am I eligible?
It’s easy to find out if you qualify for NextSource Cares ™ Patient Assistance Program. Just answer these simple questions:
How do I apply?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all the questions above, we invite you to download our NextSource Cares ™ application.
