Opdivo/Yervoy (Regimen) BMS Oncology Co-Pay Assistance Program: Eligible commercially insured patients may pay no more than $25 per infusion with savings of up to $25,000 per calendar year; for additional information contact the program at 800-861-0048. Applies to: Opdivo Yervoy Regimen Number of uses: per prescription per calendar year
What is Opdivo used for?
Opdivo (nivolumab) is a member of the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies drug class and is commonly used for Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, and others.
How much does Opdivo cost?
The cost for Opdivo intravenous solution (10 mg/mL) is around $1,189 for a supply of 4 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
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.
What is opdivo used for?
OPDIVO ® (nivolumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with cancer of the stomach (gastric), cancer where the esophagus joins the stomach (gastroesophageal junction), and in people with esophageal adenocarcinoma. OPDIVO may be used in combination with chemotherapy that contains fluoropyrimidine and platinum when your cancer cannot be ...
Does opdivo work?
OPDIVO ® (nivolumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with a type of advanced stage lung cancer (called non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread or grown and you have tried chemotherapy that contains platinum, and it did not work or is no longer working.
Does opdivo work for bladder cancer?
For people with previously treated advanced bladder cancer (urothelial carcinoma) OPDIVO ® (nivolumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with bladder cancer (urothelial carcinoma) that has spread or grown and you have tried chemotherapy that contains platinum, and it did not work or is no longer working.
Is opdivo a prescription?
There is ongoing evaluation of clinical benefit of OPDIVO for this use. OPDIVO ® (nivolumab) is a prescription medicine used in combination with YERVOY ® (ipilimumab) to treat people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) if you have previously received treatment with sorafenib.
Is OPDivo safe for children?
It is not known if OPDIVO is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years of age with MSI-H or dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer, or in children younger than 18 years of age for the treatment of any other cancers. OPDIVO (10 mg/mL) and YERVOY (5 mg/mL) are injections for intravenous. (IV) use.
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What is Yervoy used for?
Yervoy (ipilimumab) is a member of the anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibodies drug class and is commonly used for Colorectal Cancer, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Melanoma, and others .
How much does Yervoy cost?
The cost for Yervoy intravenous solution (5 mg/mL) is around $8,078 for a supply of 10 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
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.
What Are Nivolumab (Opdivo) + Ipilimumab (Yervoy)?
Nivolumab is an anti-PD-1 drug, which is an antibody that promotes the tumor-killing effects of T-cells (white blood cells that help your body fight disease). Ipilimumab is an anti-CTLA-4 drug, which is an antibody that helps strengthen the immune system by promoting the function and growth of T-cells.
How Are Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Given?
Patients receive both medications intravenously (into a blood vein). During the first phase of this therapy, patients receive both medications on the same day, as follows:
What Are the Goals of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab?
The combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab works as a systemic treatment to promote an immune response , with the goals of:
Is Opdivo a separate drug?
Learn more about nivolumab ( Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) as separate drugs.
Does ipilimumab block PD-1?
By blocking CTLA-4, ipilimumab activates your immune system against melanoma by allowing T cells to multiply and increase your body's immune response. Nivolumab blocks a different checkpoint molecule called PD-1, which helps protect tumor cells from being attacked by your immune system. Nivolumab removes the PD-1 "shield" to allow your immune ...
