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by Charlene Hand DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Eligible commercially insured patients who are prescribed HEMLIBRA for an FDA-approved use can receive up to $15,000 in assistance per 12-month period. Enroll NowMy Account Don't have an account? Create one here. Don't have an account? Create one here. Have a temporary reference number and want to return to the confirmation screen?

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How do I qualify for free Hemlibra?

‡ To be eligible for free HEMLIBRA from the Genentech Patient Foundation, insured patients who have coverage for their medicine must have exhausted all other forms of patient assistance (including HEMLIBRA Co-pay Program and support from independent co-pay assistance foundations) and must meet certain financial criteria.

How much does the Hemlibra co-pay program cost?

Eligible commercially insured patients pay as little as $5 for their medicine with the HEMLIBRA Co-pay Program.† The program: Helps with up to $15,000 per year in out-of-pocket (drug co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible) costs of HEMLIBRA

What are the different types of offers available for Hemlibra?

Hemlibra offers may be in the form of a printable coupon, rebate, savings card, trial offer, or free samples. Some offers may be printed right from a website, others require registration, completing a questionnaire, or obtaining a sample from the doctor's office.

How is the Hemlibra price guide determined?

This Hemlibra price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies. Important: When there is a range of pricing, consumers should normally expect to pay the lower price. However, due to stock shortages and other unknown variables we cannot provide any guarantee.

What is a HEMLIBRA access solution?

What is the phone number for hemophilia?

Can you get free medicine if you don't have health insurance?

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Is HEMLIBRA covered by Medicare?

Do Medicare prescription drug plans cover Hemlibra? No. In general, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) do not cover this drug.

How do you get a HEMLIBRA?

To enroll in HEMLIBRA Access Solutions, complete and submit the following 2 forms: The Prescriber Service Form—a form with patient, insurance, and prescription information used when contacting a patient's health insurance plan to determine his or her coverage.

What is the generic name for HEMLIBRA?

Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) injection is a bispecific factor IXa- and factor X-directed antibody indicated for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) with factor VIII inhibitors.

How many patients are on HEMLIBRA?

How many people are currently using HEMLIBRA? As of October 2021, more than 12,500 patients with hemophilia A with or without factor VIII inhibitors have been treated with HEMLIBRA globally.

What is the cost of HEMLIBRA?

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) issued a report concluding that Hemlibra is cost effective, despite its price of $482,000 for the first year and $448,000 after that.

Is HEMLIBRA a limited distribution drug?

Prices and Coupons for 2 vials of Hemlibra 150mg/ml This is a limited distribution drug and is generally not available at a pharmacy. This drug is only available at select specialty pharmacies, which usually means: It may be expensive.

How long has HEMLIBRA been around?

Hemlibra was approved by the FDA in November 2017 for adults and children with hemophilia A with factor VIII inhibitors.

Is HEMLIBRA a gene therapy?

Hemophilia A is probably one of the most competitive gene therapy markets. Besides BioMarin and Roche's SPK-8011, Sangamo Therapeutics and partner Pfizer recently shared positive results from the first two patients treated with SB-525 in a phase 1/2.

Does HEMLIBRA need to be refrigerated?

If needed, unopened vials of HEMLIBRA can be stored out of the refrigerator and then returned to the refrigerator. HEMLIBRA should not be stored out of the refrigerator for more than a total of 7 days or at a temperature greater than 86°F (30°C).

Where do you inject HEMLIBRA?

You can use the front or middle of your thigh, your stomach area (abdomen), except for a 2-inch section around your belly button, or, if you are injecting someone else, you can use the outer area of the upper arm.

What is the half life of HEMLIBRA?

Hemlibra has a long half-life of approximately four weeks, which is the amount of time it takes for the medicine in the body to be reduced in half. By replacing the function of natural activated factor VIII, Hemlibra promotes blood clotting.

How often is HEMLIBRA administered?

It can be taken once a week, once every 2 weeks, or once every 4 weeks. For the first 4 weeks of treatment only, you must use HEMLIBRA once a week. This will build up the levels of HEMLIBRA in your blood.

How is HEMLIBRA supplied?

HEMLIBRA (emicizumab-kxwh) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to slightly yellow solution for subcutaneous injection supplied in single-dose vials containing emicizumab- kxwh at 30 mg/mL, 60 mg/0.4 mL, 105 mg/0.7 mL, or 150 mg/mL.

How often is HEMLIBRA administered?

It can be taken once a week, once every 2 weeks, or once every 4 weeks. For the first 4 weeks of treatment only, you must use HEMLIBRA once a week. This will build up the levels of HEMLIBRA in your blood.

Is HEMLIBRA a gene therapy?

Hemophilia A is probably one of the most competitive gene therapy markets. Besides BioMarin and Roche's SPK-8011, Sangamo Therapeutics and partner Pfizer recently shared positive results from the first two patients treated with SB-525 in a phase 1/2.

Is HEMLIBRA FDA approved?

Company: Genentech, Inc....Development timeline for Hemlibra.DateArticleNov 16, 2017Approval FDA Approves Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) for Hemophilia A with Inhibitors4 more rows

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Use our financial assistance tool to see which programs may be right for you. If you would rather talk through some potential options, call us at 888-249-4918 (6AM-5PM PST, Monday through Friday).

HEMLIBRA Co-pay Assistance Program

With the HEMLIBRA Co-pay Assistance Program, eligible patients with commercial insurance could pay as little as $5 per treatment for HEMLIBRA. Co-pay assistance of up to $15,000 is provided per calendar year.

Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundations

An independent co-pay assistance foundation is a charitable organization providing financial assistance to patients with specific disease states, regardless of treatment. Patients who are commercially or publicly insured, including those covered by Medicare and Medicaid, can contact the foundations directly to request assistance.

Genentech Patient Foundation

The Genentech Patient Foundation gives free HEMLIBRA to people who have been prescribed this medicine and don’t have insurance or that have financial concerns and meet certain eligibility criteria.

What is HEMLIBRA?

HEMLIBRA is a prescription medicine used for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adults and children, ages newborn and older, with hemophilia A with or without factor VIII inhibitors.

How much is the HEMLIBRA benefit?from hemlibracopay.com

Eligible commercially insured patients who are prescribed HEMLIBRA for an FDA-approved use can receive up to $15,000 in assistance per 12-month period.

What is a HEMLIBRA access solution?from hemlibra-hcp.com

HEMLIBRA Access Solutions® provides helpful access and reimbursement support to assist your patients and practice after HEMLIBRA is prescribed.

How to report hemlibra side effects?from hemlibracopay.com

Speak to your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. Side effects may be reported to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda .gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.

Can you get free medicine if you don't have health insurance?from hemlibra-hcp.com

People who do not have health insurance, who have health insurance that does not cover their HEMLIBRA, or who can’t afford their OOP costs and meet eligibility criteria may get free medicine § through the Genentech Patient Foundation .

Does Emlibra cause joint pain?from hemlibracopay.com

The most common side effects of HEMLIBRA include:injection site reactions (redness, tenderness, warmth, or itching at the site of injection), headache, and joint pain. These are not all of the possible side effects of HEMLIBRA. You can speak with your healthcare provider for more information.

What is a HEMLIBRA access solution?from hemlibra-hcp.com

HEMLIBRA Access Solutions® provides helpful access and reimbursement support to assist your patients and practice after HEMLIBRA is prescribed.

How much does hemlibra cost?from drugs.com

Hemlibra Prices. The cost for Hemlibra subcutaneous solution (30 mg/mL) is around $3,226 for a supply of 1 milliliter ( s), depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

How to report hemlibra side effects?from hemlibracopay.com

Speak to your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. Side effects may be reported to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda .gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.

What is hemophilia a prescription?from hemlibracopay.com

What is HEMLIBRA? HEMLIBRA is a prescription medicine used for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adults and children, ages newborn and older, with hemophilia A with or without factor VIII inhibitors.

How much does a free drug card save?from drugs.com

The free Drugs.com Discount Card works like a coupon and can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.

Does hemolibra cause blood clots?from hemlibracopay.com

HEMLIBRA increases the potential for your blood to clot. People who use activated prothrombin complex concentrate (aPCC; Feiba®) to treat breakthrough bleeds while taking HEMLIBRA may be at risk of serious side effects related to blood clots.

Does Emlibra cause joint pain?from hemlibracopay.com

The most common side effects of HEMLIBRA include:injection site reactions (redness, tenderness, warmth, or itching at the site of injection), headache, and joint pain. These are not all of the possible side effects of HEMLIBRA. You can speak with your healthcare provider for more information.

What is a HEMLIBRA access solution?

HEMLIBRA Access Solutions® provides helpful access and reimbursement support to assist your patients and practice after HEMLIBRA is prescribed.

What is the phone number for hemophilia?

A dedicated expert for hemophilia A can answer any access-related questions at (877) 233-3981. visit access Solutions. *Coverage defined as a payer with a published policy for HEMLIBRA. Coverage may vary for individual and plan. Data as of July 2020.

Can you get free medicine if you don't have health insurance?

People who do not have health insurance, who have health insurance that does not cover their HEMLIBRA, or who can’t afford their OOP costs and meet eligibility criteria may get free medicine § through the Genentech Patient Foundation .

What is hemlibra used for?

Hemlibra (emicizumab) is a member of the miscellaneous coagulation modifiers drug class and is commonly used for Hemophilia A, and Hemophilia A with Inhibitors.

How much does a free drug card save?

The free Drugs.com Discount Card works like a coupon and can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.

Is Hemlibra valid with insurance?

Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. This Hemlibra price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.

Referrals to the HEMLIBRA Co-pay Program

HEMLIBRA Access Solutions can refer you to the HEMLIBRA Co-pay Program. It can help you with the out-of-pocket costs for your Genentech medicine, if you’re eligible.

Referrals to Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundations

If you need help with the co-pay for your Genentech medicine, HEMLIBRA Access Solutions can refer you to an independent co-pay assistance foundation.

Referrals to the Genentech Patient Foundation

The Genentech Patient Foundation provides free Genentech medicine to people who meet income guidelines and:

What is a HEMLIBRA access solution?

HEMLIBRA Access Solutions® provides helpful access and reimbursement support to assist your patients and practice after HEMLIBRA is prescribed.

What is the phone number for hemophilia?

A dedicated expert for hemophilia A can answer any access-related questions at (877) 233-3981. visit access Solutions. *Coverage defined as a payer with a published policy for HEMLIBRA. Coverage may vary for individual and plan. Data as of July 2020.

Can you get free medicine if you don't have health insurance?

People who do not have health insurance, who have health insurance that does not cover their HEMLIBRA, or who can’t afford their OOP costs and meet eligibility criteria may get free medicine § through the Genentech Patient Foundation .

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