How do I submit the mypraluent® Patient Assistance Program (PAP) form?
Click below to register and submit the MyPRALUENT ® Patient Assistance Program (PAP) form electronically. For questions, contact 1-844-PRALUENT (1-844-772-5836). If your patient is eligible and approved, your patient's prescription will be forwarded to the PAP pharmacy for processing.
How can I pay for Praluent treatment?
See additional information below to determine what option may be available for you. If eligible, you can use the MyPRALUENT ® Copay Card to pay your out-of-pocket costs for your PRALUENT treatment, including deductibles, copays, and coinsurance (up to a maximum assistance of $3,500 each year). Terms and conditions apply. †
What if my health plan did not apply to Praluent?
Use these talking points to start the conversation about PRALUENT If you are enrolled in the copay card program but your health plan did not apply your card, or if you paid a copay, coinsurance, or deductible for PRALUENT, we may be able to reimburse you in accordance with program terms Hear about Gina’s journey with PRALUENT treatment.
How do you get PRALUENT approved?
When you give your doctor and pharmacy the requested medical information, your doctor will complete and submit a PA form for approval. Please note that it may take several days for approval and to receive PRALUENT.
Why was PRALUENT taken off the market?
A federal judge ruled on Jan. 5, 2016 that Regeneron and Sanofi must pull the monoclonal antibody (mAb) Praluent (alirocumab) from the market because it allegedly infringes two Amgen patents that describe and claim monoclonal antibodies to proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9).
How much does PRALUENT cost at CVS?
$549.68For 2, 1ML of 75MG/ML Solution Auto-injector, the average price of Praluent is around $627.41....Average 12 Month Prices for Praluent.PharmacyPraluent Retail PricePraluent SingleCare PriceCVS Pharmacy$549.68$389.39Walmart$706.96$513.87Walgreens$563.75$477.843 more rows
What tier drug is PRALUENT?
What drug tier is Praluent typically on? Medicare prescription drug plans typically list Praluent on Tier 3 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication. Most plans have 5 tiers.
Is there a substitute for Praluent?
Repatha is a brand-name injectable drug that, like Praluent, is also used to treat high cholesterol levels. The generic name of Repatha is evolocumab. Repatha comes as a 140 mg/mL prefilled syringe or autoinjector. It is also available as a 420 mg/3.5 mL infusor that is placed on the body.
Can Praluent cause kidney damage?
Monoclonal antibodies, such as Praluent, tend to have few drug interactions and are unlikely to cause liver or kidney damage. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed in elderly patients.
When will there be a generic for PRALUENT?
The new, lower-priced Praluent is expected to be available for pharmacies to order in early March, and the doses with the original list price will remain on the market at least through 2019. The lower-priced Praluent will be identical to the Praluent currently available, other than the list price.
Is PRALUENT as good as Repatha?
Praluent has more strengths available for syringe and pens than Repatha. Repatha has one strength available in syringe and pen compared to Praluent which has two strengths available, this means Praluent patients can have their dose adjusted. 140 mg/mL.
Does PRALUENT cause weight gain?
Weight changes weren't a side effect reported in clinical studies of Praluent. If you experience sudden weight loss or gain, be sure to talk with your doctor.
What is the monthly cost for Praluent?
Praluent Coupon & Prices - Cost $49 per month.
Is Praluent expensive?
The cost for Praluent subcutaneous solution (150 mg/mL) is around $483 for a supply of 2 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Has Praluent been discontinued?
We are disappointed to inform you that Express Scripts (ESI) and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) have made the decision to stop covering PRALUENT on certain of their insurance plans.
Is Praluent discontinued?
Judge Orders Praluent Off the Market.
Who should not take Praluent?
Do not take Praluent if you are allergic to alirocumab or any ingredients contained in this drug. History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to alirocumab; reactions have included hypersensitivity vasculitis and hypersensitivity reactions requiring hospitalization.
Is Praluent better than statins?
PRALUENT is not a statin. Statins help lower the production of bad cholesterol. PRALUENT works by blocking a protein (called PCSK9) that may contribute to high levels of bad cholesterol. Adding PRALUENT helps increase your liver's ability to clear bad cholesterol from your bloodstream.
What is the new cholesterol drug that is not a statin?
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors and bempedoic acid (BDA) are some of the newer non-statin medications available within the United States (US) for the management of cholesterol.
How old do you have to be to get PRALUENT?
People with commercial or private insurance (not funded through a government healthcare program such as Medicare and similar programs) 18 years of age or older. Have a valid prescription for PRALUENT for an approved indication. Reside in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
What is the extra help program?
Extra Help program. If you're faced with limited income and resources, there's a US government–funded program that may help you pay some of your Medicare prescription drug costs for all of your prescription medicines.
Where will my PRALUENT be delivered?
If your PRALUENT prescription has been approved, it will either be delivered to your home or sent to your local pharmacy.
How long does it take to get PRALUENT?
Please note it may take several days for approval and to receive PRALUENT.
What to do if your insurance denied your request?
If you or your doctor receives a denial from your insurance company, you can: Discuss with your doctor why the request was denied and ask if you have the ability to appeal the decision. Your doctor can submit a letter of appeal to your health plan to seek approval.
Can you get reimbursement for my PRALUENT?
If you are eligible for the MyPRALUENT® Copay Card program and you have paid a copay, deductible, or coinsurance for PRALUENT out of pocket, you may be able to receive reimbursement subject to program terms and conditions.
What is step therapy override?
Some states have laws called “step therapy override legislation” that may help certain people get access to specialty medications like PRALUENT. Not sure about the drug coverage in your state? You can find your state’s National Association of Insurance Commissioners contact information here.
What to know before submitting documentation to health plan?
Before submitting any documentation to the health plan, be sure that it’s accurate and up to date to avoid unnecessary denials.
What is the extra help program?
It's called the Extra Help Program and it offers: Reduced Medicare Part D premiums. No cost share in the coverage gap or "donut hole". Lower drug copays.
How long does it take for a patient to get reimbursement for a copay?
Patients can submit for reimbursement if they paid their copay in full within 90 days. || Eligible patients with commercial insurance not funded through a government healthcare. program such as Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE are subject to program terms and restrictions.
Do you need a PA for paluent?
Many health plans require a PA for PRALUENT. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when gathering your patient’s clinical information and preparing a PA submission.
What is the name of the type of high cholesterol that requires additional lowering of LDL-C?
along with other LDL-lowering treatments in adults with a type of high cholesterol called homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia who need additional lowering of LDL-C.
Does praluent cause itching?
The most common side effects of PRALUENT include: redness, itching, swelling, or pain/tenderness at the injection site, symptoms of the common cold, and flu or flu-like symptoms. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Can you take prudent in the hospital?
PRALUENT can cause serious side effects, including allergic reactions that can be severe and require treatment in a hospital. Stop using PRALUENT and call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction including a severe rash, redness, hives, severe itching, trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue.
Can you use praline if you are allergic to alirocumab?
Do not use PRALUENT if you are allergic to alirocumab or to any of the ingredients in PRALUENT. Before you start using PRALUENT, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including allergies, and if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
What is PRALUENT used for?
PRALUENT is an injectable prescription medicine used: • in adults with cardiovascular disease to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain conditions (unstable angina) requiring hospitalization. • along with diet, alone or together with other cholesterol-lowering medicines in adults with high blood cholesterol levels called primary hyperlipidemia (including a type of high cholesterol called heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia), to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or bad cholesterol. • along with other LDL-lowering treatments in adults with a type of high cholesterol called homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia who need additional lowering of LDL-C. It is not known if PRALUENT is safe and effective in children.
What happens if your LDL is high?
The higher your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels are, the greater your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Learn more about your LDL cholesterol and whether you are at risk.
Why is it important to monitor your cholesterol?
Working with your doctor to monitor your high bad (LDL) cholesterol is especially important if you’ve had heart problems.
What causes high LDL?
People with inherited conditions that cause high levels of LDL, like heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)who may or may not be taking other cholesterol-lowering medication, or people with
Can you take praline if you are allergic to alirocumab?
Do not use PRALUENT if you are allergic to alirocumab or to any of the ingredients in PRALUENT.
Does LDL run in your family?
Does high bad (LDL) cholesterol run in your family? You are not alone. You may be part of a family of people that have a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), which increases levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol. When inherited from one parent, this condition is called HeFH, while HoFH occurs when it is inherited from both parents. Ask your doctor about FH today, and find out if PRALUENT is an appropriate treatment for you.
Does praluent help with LDL cholesterol?
Use the chart on the next page to see where you stand, then talk to your doctor about how PRALUENT can help you get closer to your LDL-cholesterol goal and reduce your risk of a heart attack, stroke, or unstable angina requiring hospitalization.
