Get support and guidance throughout treatment with OCREVUS OCREVUS CONNECTS™ is here to provide your patients with information and support by answering questions and connecting them with a Patient Navigator. As a part of OCREVUS CONNECTS™, Patient Navigators are your point of contact for assistance during your patients' treatment.
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How do I qualify for free Ocrevus If I have insurance?
If you have health insurance for your medicine, you must have already tried other types of patient assistance to qualify for free OCREVUS from the Genentech Patient Foundation. This includes the OCREVUS Co-pay Card and support from independent co-pay assistance foundations. You must also meet financial criteria.
What happens once I am prescribed Ocrevus?
Once you have been prescribed OCREVUS, you will receive personalized support from a Patient Navigator who will help you understand your options and how you might obtain financial assistance. The Genentech Patient Foundation gives free OCREVUS to people who don’t have insurance coverage or who have financial concerns.
How do I contact Ocrevus?
Locating appropriate infusion sites such as infusion centers, HCP offices, or home infusion providers, based on patients' clinical needs* Automatically reverifying a patient’s benefits prior to their next scheduled infusion For more information, call 1-844-OCREVUS (1-844-627-3887).
What are the eligibility requirements for the Ocrevus co-pay card?
*In order to be eligible for the OCREVUS Co-pay Card, the patient must have commercial insurance; must not have Medicare, Medicaid or other government insurance; and must meet other eligibility criteria. They also must agree to the rules set forth in the terms and conditions for the program.
Does Ocrevus have copay assistance?
OCREVUS Co-pay Program Genentech co-pay programs provide financial assistance to eligible commercially insured patients to help with their co-pays, co-insurance, or other out-of-pocket (OOP) costs. Patients who qualify can receive up to $21,000 in assistance per 12-month period.
How does the Ocrevus copay card work?
The OCREVUS Co-pay Program verifies the patient's information and notifies your practice when the card is loaded with the proper amount. Collect the patient's $5 co-pay for drug costs and/or $5 co-pay for infusion costs, then collect the rest of the patient's out-of-pocket costs for drug and/or infusion using the card.
What is the success rate for Ocrevus?
After 48 weeks, 85% of Ocrevus-treated patients achieved no evidence of disease activity (NEDA; no relapses, worsening of disability or new or enlarging brain lesions with pre-specified MRI re-baselining at 8 weeks).
How many years can you take Ocrevus?
Ocrelizumab Demonstrates Real-World Long-Term Safety up to 7 Years. Although infusion-related reactions were among the most frequently reported AEs, most patients did not experience them, and the majority of those who did reported mild to moderate reactions.
How good is OCREVUS?
Ocrevus is a highly effective (category 2.0) DMD; in clinical trials people taking Ocrevus had about 50% fewer relapses than people taking Rebif . During the clinical trials, Ocrevus appeared to reduce disability progression and significantly reduce the number of lesions seen on MRI scans compared to Rebif.
Does OCREVUS cause headaches?
Infusion side effects can occur during or up to 24 hours after an Ocrevus infusion. This may also be called an infusion reaction. Examples of infusion side effects that Ocrevus can cause include: headache.
Does Ocrevus improve walking?
People treated with Ocrevus had a 49% reduction in the risk of needing a walking aid compared to those that received interferon beta-1a over 6 years of study (4.3% vs. 7.2%*; p=0.0042).
How did you feel after Ocrevus?
You may have fatigue (lack of energy) after receiving your Ocrevus infusion. It's likely you'll experience fatigue as an infusion side effect. Aside from lack of energy, other symptoms of fatigue may include: sore muscles.
Can Ocrevus cause hair loss?
Hair loss is not a side effect of Ocrevus and was not seen during clinical trials. However, some other medications used to treat MS, such as methotrexate (Trexall) or azathioprine (Imuran), may cause hair loss.
Can I drink alcohol on Ocrevus?
Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Ocrelizumab can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections.
What happens when Ocrevus wears off?
Seventy-one (61%) out of 117 participants reported the wearing-off phenomenon during ocrelizumab treatment. The most frequently reported symptoms were fatigue, cognitive disability and sensory symptoms. Wearing-off symptoms started < 1 week (11%), 1–4 weeks (49%) or more than 4 weeks (37%) before ocrelizumab infusion.
Do you feel better after Ocrevus?
After a first Ocrevus infusion in November, she said she started feeling better immediately. She called it the first medication in more than 15 years, other than baclofen, that helped to stop cramps. “I can stay up and do more things, but I just feel better all over.
What is the J code for Ocrevus?
Drug: HCPCSCODEDESCRIPTIONJ2350Injection, ocrelizumab, 1 mg
What company makes Ocrevus?
Genentech: Ocrevus® (ocrelizumab)
What does Kesimpta do for MS?
Kesimpta® is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a docking site (CD20) on some immune B cells and depletes them. B cells are among immune cells that have been implicated in causing nervous system damage in MS.
What is Ocrevus infusion used for?
What is OCREVUS? OCREVUS is a prescription medicine used to treat: Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. Primary progressive MS, in adults.
What is the registry for Ocrevus?
Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take OCREVUS during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while receiving OCREVUS, tell your healthcare provider right away. Talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the OCREVUS Pregnancy Registry. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about your health and your baby’s health. Your healthcare provider can enroll you in this registry by calling 1-833-872-4370 or visiting www.ocrevuspregnancyregistry.com.
What to do if you have a baby and you have ocrevus?
If you have a baby and you received OCREVUS during your pregnancy, it is important to tell your baby’s healthcare provider about receiving OCREVUS so they can decide when your baby should be vaccinated. are pregnant, think that you might be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant.
How long after ocrevus infusion do you have to be monitored?
You will be monitored during your infusion and for at least 1 hour after each infusion of OCREVUS for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse if you get any of these symptoms: These infusion reactions can happen for up to 24 hours after your infusion.
How long after birth control can you use ocrevus?
It is not known if OCREVUS will harm your unborn baby. You should use birth control (contraception) during treatment with OCREVUS and for 6 months after your last infusion of OCREVUS. Talk with your healthcare provider about what birth control method is right for you during this time. Pregnancy Registry.
When should you get your Ocrevus shots?
When possible, you should receive any ‘non-live’ vaccines at least 2 weeks before you start treatment with OCREVUS. If you would like to receive any non-live (inactivated) vaccines, including the seasonal flu vaccine, while you are being treated with OCREVUS, talk to your healthcare provider.
Does Ocrevus slow down the rate of infusion?
If you get infusion reactions, your healthcare provider may need to stop or slow down the rate of your infusion. Infection: OCREVUS increases your risk of getting upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and herpes infections.
Can you take ocrevus if you are allergic to it?
Do not receive OCREVUS if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction to OCREVUS. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had an allergic reaction to OCREVUS or any of its ingredients in the past.
Financial Assistance Options
Genentech offers a variety of assistance options for your patients, based on certain eligibility criteria. Use the chart below to determine which assistance program may be right for your patient.
OCREVUS Co-pay Program
Genentech co-pay programs provide financial assistance to eligible commercially insured patients to help with their co-pays, co-insurance, or other out-of-pocket (OOP) costs.
Genentech Patient Foundation
The Genentech Patient Foundation helps people affected by serious medical conditions get the Genentech medicine they have been prescribed. If patients don’t have insurance coverage or have financial concerns and meet eligibility criteria, they may be able to get free medicine from the Genentech Patient Foundation.
Independent Co-pay Foundations
If eligible publicly or commercially insured patients have difficulty paying for their co-pay, co-insurance, or other out-of-pocket costs, Genentech Access Solutions can refer them to an independent co-pay assistance foundation supporting their diagnosis.
How to contact Ocrevus?
For more information, go to www.OCREVUS.com or call 1-844-627-3887.
What is the registry for Ocrevus?
Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take OCREVUS during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while receiving OCREVUS, tell your healthcare provider right away. Talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the OCREVUS Pregnancy Registry. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about your health and your baby’s health. Your healthcare provider can enroll you in this registry by calling 1-833-872-4370 or visiting www.ocrevuspregnancyregistry.com.
How long after ocrevus infusion do you have to be monitored?
You will be monitored during your infusion and for at least 1 hour after each infusion of OCREVUS for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse if you get any of these symptoms: These infusion reactions can happen for up to 24 hours after your infusion.
What is ocrevus used for?
What is OCREVUS? OCREVUS is a prescription medicine used to treat: Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. Primary progressive MS, in adults. It is not known if OCREVUS is safe and effective in children.
When should you get your Ocrevus shots?
When possible, you should receive any ‘non-live’ vaccines at least 2 weeks before you start treatment with OCREVUS. If you would like to receive any non-live (inactivated) vaccines, including the seasonal flu vaccine, while you are being treated with OCREVUS, talk to your healthcare provider.
How long before you start treatment for ocrevus?
have had a recent vaccination or are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should receive any required ‘live’ or ‘live-attenuated’ vaccines at least 4 weeks before you start treatment with OCREVUS.
Can you get Ocrevus with PML?
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy ( PML): Although no cases have been seen with OCREVUS treatment in clinical trials, PML may happen with OCREVUS. PML is a rare brain infection that usually leads to death or severe disability. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening neurologic signs or symptoms. These may include problems with thinking, balance, eyesight, weakness on 1 side of your body, strength, or using your arms or legs.
What to tell your healthcare provider before taking Ocrevus?
Before receiving OCREVUS, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have ever taken, take, or plan to take medicines that affect your immune system, or other treatments for MS. have ever had hepatitis B or are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus.
What is the registry for Ocrevus?
Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take OCREVUS during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while receiving OCREVUS, tell your healthcare provider right away. Talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the OCREVUS Pregnancy Registry. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about your health and your baby’s health. Your healthcare provider can enroll you in this registry by calling 1-833-872-4370 or visiting www.ocrevuspregnancyregistry.com.
How long after ocrevus infusion do you have to be monitored?
You will be monitored during your infusion and for at least 1 hour after each infusion of OCREVUS for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse if you get any of these symptoms: itchy skin. rash. hives.
What to do if you have a baby and you have ocrevus?
If you have a baby and you received OCREVUS during your pregnancy, it is important to tell your baby’s healthcare provider about receiving OCREVUS so they can decide when your baby should be vaccinated. are pregnant, think that you might be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant.
When should you get your Ocrevus shots?
When possible, you should receive any ‘non-live’ vaccines at least 2 weeks before you start treatment with OCREVUS. If you would like to receive any non-live (inactivated) vaccines, including the seasonal flu vaccine, while you are being treated with OCREVUS, talk to your healthcare provider.
Can you take ocrevus if you are allergic to it?
Do not receive OCREVUS if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction to OCREVUS. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had an allergic reaction to OCREVUS or any of its ingredients in the past.
Is ocrevus safe for children?
Primary progressive MS, in adults. It is not known if OCREVUS is safe and effective in children.
What to tell your healthcare provider before taking Ocrevus?
Before receiving OCREVUS, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have ever taken, take, or plan to take medicines that affect your immune system, or other treatments for MS. have ever had hepatitis B or are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus.
How to contact Genentech about Ocrevus?
Medicine Information Support. Ask about possible side effects and any other medical questions related to your prescribed Genentech medicine. Call us at (800) 821-8590, Monday-Friday, 5am-5pm PT. Chat with us using our live chat feature, Monday-Friday, 5am-5pm PT.
How long after ocrevus infusion do you have to be monitored?
You will be monitored during your infusion and for at least 1 hour after each infusion of OCREVUS for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse if you get any of these symptoms: These infusion reactions can happen for up to 24 hours after your infusion.
What to do if you have a baby and you have Ocrevus?
If you have a baby and you received OCREVUS during your pregnancy, it is important to tell your baby’s healthcare provider about receiving OCREVUS so they can decide when your baby should be vaccinated.
Can you take ocrevus if you are allergic to it?
Do not receive OCREVUS if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction to OCREVUS. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had an allergic reaction to OCREVUS or any of its ingredients in the past.
Is ocrevus safe for children?
Primary progressive MS, in adults. It is not known if OCREVUS is safe and effective in children.
Can you take ocrevus before or after other medications?
Weakened immune system: OCREVUS taken before or after other medicines that weaken the immune system could increase your risk of getting infections.
Patient Navigators
Your OCREVUS Patient Navigator is your point of contact for assistance throughout your patients’ treatment, including access, reimbursement and infusion coordination support
Coverage
Help understanding benefits and coverage, such as benefits investigations and prior authorization resources
Product Distribution
A list of authorized distributors and specialty pharmacies as well as information on our Spoilage Replacement Program
How to contact Ocrevus?
For more information, go to www.OCREVUS.comor call 1-844-627-3887.
How long after ocrevus infusion do you have to be monitored?
You will be monitored during your infusion and for at least 1 hour after each infusion of OCREVUS for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction.
Is ocrevus safe for children?
Primary progressive MS, in adults. It is not known if OCREVUS is safe and effective in children.
Can you delay treatment with ocrevus?
Your healthcare provider should delay your treatment with OCREVUS until your infection is gone. Decreased immunoglobulins: OCREVUS may cause a decrease in some types of immunoglobulins. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your blood immunoglobulin levels.
Who owns the OCREVUS logo?
OCREVUS®and its logo are registered trademarks of Genentech, Inc.
Does ocrevus cause skin infections?
Infection: OCREVUS increases your risk of getting upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and herpes infections. Infections are a common side effect, which can be serious. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have an infection.
How to contact Ocrevus?
For more information, go to www.OCREVUS.com or call 1-844-627-3887.
What is ocrevus used for?
What is OCREVUS? OCREVUS is a prescription medicine used to treat: Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. Primary progressive MS, in adults. It is not known if OCREVUS is safe and effective in children.
What is the most important information I should know about OCREVUS?
Infusion reactions: Infusion reactions are a common side effect of OCREVUS, which can be serious and may require you to be hospitalized. You will be monitored during your infusion and for at least 1 hour after each infusion of OCREVUS for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction.
Can you delay treatment with ocrevus?
Your healthcare provider should delay your treatment with OCREVUS until your infection is gone. Decreased immunoglobulins: OCREVUS may cause a decrease in some types of immunoglobulins. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your blood immunoglobulin levels.
Does ocrevus cause skin infections?
Infection: OCREVUS increases your risk of getting upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and herpes infections. Infections are a common side effect, which can be serious. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have an infection.
Does ocrevus cause cancer?
OCREVUS may cause serious side effects, including: Risk of cancers (malignancies) including breast cancer. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions about standard screening guidelines for breast cancer. These are not all the possible side effects of OCREVUS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
