How can I get help paying for Remicade®?
Janssen CarePath Savings Program can help eligible patients save on their out-of-pocket medication costs for REMICADE®. Your eligible patients will pay $5 per infusion with a $20,000 maximum program benefit per calendar year. Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medications.
What is Remicade used to treat?
REMICADE ® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS). REMICADE® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of active arthritis, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
How do I sign up for Remicade® through Janssen?
Sign up or log in to your personal Janssen CarePath account at MyJanssenCarePath.com so you can learn about your insurance coverage for REMICADE®; if eligible, enroll in the Janssen CarePath Savings Program and manage program benefits; and sign up for treatment support.
What are the possible complications of Remicade ®?
Risk of infection may be higher in patients greater than 65 years of age, pediatric patients, patients with co-morbid conditions and/or patients taking concomitant immunosuppressant therapy. In clinical trials, other serious infections observed in patients treated with REMICADE ® included pneumonia, cellulitis, abscess, and skin ulceration.
How much is REMICADE out-of-pocket?
How much does Remicade cost without insurance? Remicade could cost around $4,000 to $7,000 or more per dose. That can add up to about $46,000 if Remicade is given every eight weeks for a year.
How much does one infusion of REMICADE cost?
A single dose of Remicade can cost from $1,300 to $2,500. The first step is determining insurance coverage for the infusion. Medicare does cover Remicade infusions.
How much does REMICADE infusion cost with insurance?
Pay as little as $5 per infusion with insurance. Many manufacturers offer programs that will reduce your out-of-pocket costs for this prescription. These programs are free but may have some rules or restrictions, so you'll want to review carefully.
How much does REMICADE cost per month?
Table 1Cost Comparison Table of Biologics for the Treatment of Crohn's DiseaseDrug/ComparatorStrengthPriceAdalimumab (Humira)40 mg740.36Infliximab (Remicade)100 mg$987.56Infliximab (Inflectra)100 mg$$525.00c2 more rows
Do you have to take Remicade forever?
There's currently no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but Remicade is a treatment that can help reduce your symptoms. To manage your symptoms, you must receive this drug for many years.
Is Remicade A lifelong treatment?
There is no limit on the amount of time a patient can take Remicade (infliximab). The drug has been available since 1998, and many patients have been successfully treated and have been on Remicade for more than six years.
Is REMICADE chemo?
It's used to treat moderate to severe Crohn's disease. It was initially designed as a chemotherapy drug to treat cancer but wasn't effective for cancer. The drug has been shown to work against autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's.
What is the generic version of REMICADE?
Infliximab is available under the following different brand names: Remicade, Inflectra, infliximab-dyyb, Renflexis, and infliximab-abda.
How long does REMICADE infusion last?
The infusion usually takes about 2 hours. Occasionally patients have a reaction to the infusion. These reactions are usually treated with Tylenol or Benadryl. Blood work will be done every 4-8 weeks to check your liver function since you will still be on Methotrexate.
Is Remicade cheaper than Humira?
Humira: $1,800 to $2,400 per month. Enbrel: More than $4,000 per month. Remicade: A single dose can cost from $1,250 to $2,500, depending on whether doses are given every four weeks or eight weeks.
How much is a vial of Remicade?
As a guide, a single vial of 100 mg of Remicade, typically enough for one infusion, will cost around $1,300.
Can Remicade cause weight gain?
Does Remicade cause weight gain? Maybe. In the first clinical studies of Remicade, people who took the drug didn't report weight gain. But there have been small studies, such as this one , in which Remicade was linked to gaining weight.
How long does REMICADE infusion last?
Remicade infusions are typically about 2 hours long. You'll usually receive an infusion every few weeks, but the timing depends on the condition that's being treated.
Is REMICADE infusion covered by Medicare?
Does Medicare Pay for Remicade Infusions? Yes, Medicare covers Remicade Infusions under Part B that's administered by a physician.
How often are REMICADE infusions given?
REMICADE® is administered by IV infusion for at least 2 hours. Infusions occur every 8 weeks after 3 induction doses. *If the response is incomplete, consider adjusting the dosage up to 10 mg/kg IV every 8 weeks or treating as often as every 4 weeks.
How long does it take for REMICADE infusions to work?
Infliximab works quickly. Patients, who respond to infliximab, generally feel better within 2 weeks of starting therapy. The infusion usually takes about 2 hours.
Can you get IV infusions on-site?
Some doctors offer IV infusion services on-site. If your doctor’s office doesn’t, it’s easy to find an infusion center near you.
Does Janssen CarePath cover out-of-pocket costs?
Janssen CarePath can explain your potential out-of-pocket costs and identify cost-support options that may help with managing your out-of-pocket costs—whether you have commercial or private health insurance, government-funded healthcare coverage such as Medicare or Medicaid, or have no insurance coverage:
What is the name of the medicine that is used to treat a remicade?
Use the medicines Kineret (anakinra), Orencia (abatacept) or Actemra (tocilizumab) or other medicines called biologics used to treat the same problems as REMICADE ® .
How long after birth can a baby get a remicde?
Tell your baby’s doctor about your REMICADE ® use. If your baby receives a live vaccine within 6 months after birth, your baby may develop infections with serious complications that can lead to death. Recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine.
How to report side effects of prescription drugs?
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What does it feel like to have a reactivated HBV?
Reactivation of HBV— feeling unwell, poor appetite, tiredness, fever, skin rash and/or joint pain. Lymphoma, or any other cancers in adults and children. Skin cancer— any changes in or growths on your skin. Cervical cancer— your doctor may recommend that you be regularly screened.
Can you take Infliximab for TB?
Only your doctor can recommend a course of treatment after checking your health condition. REMICADE ® (infliximab) can cause serious side effects such as lowering your ability to fight infections. Some patients, especially those 65 years and older, have had serious infections which include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body or caused infections in certain areas (such as skin). Some of these infections have been fatal. Your doctor should monitor you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with REMICADE®.
What is the name of the medicine that is used to treat a remicade?
Use the medicines Kineret (anakinra), Orencia (abatacept) or Actemra (tocilizumab) or other medicines called biologics used to treat the same problems as REMICADE ® .
How long after birth can a baby get a remicde?
Tell your baby’s doctor about your REMICADE ® use. If your baby receives a live vaccine within 6 months after birth, your baby may develop infections with serious complications that can lead to death. Recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine.
How to report side effects of prescription drugs?
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Does remicde cause a sore throat?
Psoriasis —new or worsening psoriasis such as red scaly patches or raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus. The more common side effects of REMICADE® include respiratory infections (such as sinus infections and sore throat), headache, coughing and stomach pain.
Can you get TB before remicde?
Tuberculosis (TB) or have been near someone who has TB. Your doctor will check you for TB with a skin test. If you have latent (inactive) TB, you will begin TB treatment before you start REMICADE ® . Lived in a region where certain fungal infections like histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, or blastomycosis are common.
Can you take Infliximab for TB?
Only your doctor can recommend a course of treatment after checking your health condition. REMICADE ® (infliximab) can cause serious side effects such as lowering your ability to fight infections. Some patients, especially those 65 years and older, have had serious infections which include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body or caused infections in certain areas (such as skin). Some of these infections have been fatal. Your doctor should monitor you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with REMICADE®.
Can remicade cause fever?
Serious infections (like TB, blood infections, pneumonia) —fever, tiredness, cough, flu-like symptoms, or warm, red or painful skin or any open sores. REMICADE ® can make you more likely to get an infection or make any infection that you have worse.
How long after birth can a baby get a remicde?
Tell your baby’s doctor about your REMICADE ® use. If your baby receives a live vaccine within 6 months after birth, your baby may develop infections with serious complications that can lead to death. Recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine.
How to report side effects of prescription drugs?
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What does it feel like to have a reactivated HBV?
Reactivation of HBV— feeling unwell, poor appetite, tiredness, fever, skin rash and/or joint pain. Lymphoma, or any other cancers in adults and children. Skin cancer— any changes in or growths on your skin. Cervical cancer— your doctor may recommend that you be regularly screened.
Can you take Infliximab for TB?
Only your doctor can recommend a course of treatment after checking your health condition. REMICADE ® (infliximab) can cause serious side effects such as lowering your ability to fight infections. Some patients, especially those 65 years and older, have had serious infections which include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body or caused infections in certain areas (such as skin). Some of these infections have been fatal. Your doctor should monitor you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with REMICADE®.
Can remicade cause fever?
Serious infections (like TB, blood infections, pneumonia)— fever, tiredness, cough, flu-like symptoms, or warm, red or painful skin or any open sores. REMICADE ® can make you more likely to get an infection or make any infection that you have worse.
What are the most common adverse reactions to Remicade?
In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions occurring in >10% of REMICADE ® -treated patients included infections (eg, upper respiratory, sinusitis, and pharyngitis), infusion-related reactions, headache, and abdominal pain.
What is remicde used for?
Psoriatic Arthritis. REMICADE® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of active arthritis, inhibiting the progression of structural damage , and improving physical function in adult patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Plaque Psoriasis.
How long after birth can you get remicde?
At least a 6-month waiting period following birth is recommended before the administration of any live vaccine to infants exposed in utero to REMICADE ® .
What is JJPAF in healthcare?
The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization that is committed to helping eligible patients without insurance coverage receive prescription products donated by Johnson & Johnson operating companies. To see if they might qualify for assistance, please have your patient contact a JJPAF program specialist at 800-652-6227 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET) or visit the foundation website at JJPAF.org .
What is Medicare Part D Extra Help?
Medicare Part D Extra Help—Low-Income Subsidy. Independent Foundations *. Call a Janssen CarePath Care Coordinator at 877-CarePath (877-227-3728) or click here for more information on affordability programs that may be available. *Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility.
Can you take Remicade with Abatacept?
Concurrent use of REMICADE ® with anakinra, abatacept, tocilizumab, or other biologics used to treat the same conditions as REMICADE ® is not recommended because of the possibility of an increased risk of infection. Care should be taken when switching from one biologic to another, since overlapping biological activity may further increase the risk of infection.
Is remicade good for TB?
The risks and benefits of treatment with REMICADE® should be carefully considered prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infection. Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with REMICADE®, including the possible development of TB in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy, who are on treatment for latent TB, or who were previously treated for TB infection.
What is the Medicare Part D Extra Help number?
Medicare Part D Extra Help—Low-Income Subsidy. Independent Foundations*. Call a Janssen CarePath Care Coordinator at 877-CarePath (877-227-3728) or visit JanssenPrescriptionAssistance.com for more information on affordability programs that may be available.
How to find an infusion center?
Utilize the search capabilities of 2infuse.com to help you locate an infusion center convenient to your patient’s home or office. Searchable by city or ZIP code, this helpful site provides detailed search results organized by driving distance. This website also includes valuable information about the infusion center such as business hours, insurance plans accepted, and medications infused.
How to contact Janssen Carepath?
Call a Janssen CarePath Care Coordinator at 877-CarePath (877-227-3728) , Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET. Multilingual phone support available. Sign Up or Log In to the Provider Portal at JanssenCarePathPortal.com. Visit JanssenCarePath.com.
Is Infliximab biosimilar to Remicade?
Please note that no infliximab biosimilar has been designated as interchangeable with REMICADE®. 1-4
How to contact Harborpath?
or Call 1-800-652-6227. to have one mailed or faxed to you. If you’re taking HIV medications that aren’t covered by this program, please go to the HarborPath website to access the HarborPath Patient Application.
Are you taking other HIV medications that are not covered in this program?
If so, please go to the HarborPath website to access the HarborPath Patient Application.
