How can I get financial help with Tecfidera?
Financial & Insurance Assistance. When treatment cost may be a concern for your patients, Biogen is here to help them start and continue on TECFIDERA. We will work with your patients based on their individual needs. Biogen Support Services offers different financial and insurance resources to help manage the cost of TECFIDERA, including:
What is Tecfidera used to treat?
TECFIDERA is a prescription medicine used to treat people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Do not use Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate) if you have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to TECFIDERA or any of its ingredients.
What is Tecfidera ® (dimethyl fumarate)?
*Based on prescriptions. Tecfidera ® (dimethyl fumarate) 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.
Can you be allergic to Tecfidera?
TECFIDERA® (dimethyl fumarate) Important Safety Information and Indication. Do not use TECFIDERA if you have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to TECFIDERA or any of its ingredients.
Is there copay assistance for generic Tecfidera?
Dimethyl Fumarate (dimethyl fumarate - generic equivalent of Tecfidera) No patient assistance program available at this time.
How much does Tecfidera cost per month?
Tecfidera launched in 2013 with a list price (i.e., Wholesale Acquisition Cost, or “WAC”) for a one-month supply of ~$4,500. That's 60 capsules per month at around $75 per dose.
How much is the copay for Tecfidera?
About Tecfidera It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. While 92% of insurance plans cover the most common version of Tecfidera at a co-pay of $32.50-$60.00, many of them have restrictions.
How do you get MS meds without insurance?
Use the NeedyMeds site or call 1-800-503-6897 to find all available programs for a medication (brand-name or generic) or condition. Access to the site is free and requires no registration. MS Navigator Tip: In some cases, drug discount cards can help to lower out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy.
Does Tecfidera cause weight gain?
Weight gain may be due to taking Tecfidera with a high-fat or high-calorie meal or with MS itself limiting a person's ability to exercise. Weight loss may be due to gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting which may occur with Tecfidera.
Can you drink alcohol on Tecfidera?
Although there is no direct interaction between alcohol and Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate), you should not drink excessive quantities of alcohol while you are taking Tecfidera, because it may increase the risk of side effects such as inflammation of the stomach (gastritis), especially in those with a history of stomach ...
Is there a generic version of Tecfidera?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cipla's dimethyl fumarate capsules, a generic version of Biogen's Tecfidera, to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), the company announced in a press release.
What tier drug is Tecfidera?
What drug tier is dimethyl fumarate typically on? Medicare prescription drug plans typically list dimethyl fumarate on Tier 5 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication.
What are the major side effects of Tecfidera?
Flushing/warmth, redness, itching, and burning feeling of the skin may occur. Taking this drug with food may reduce flushing. Stomach/abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may also occur.
How do people afford MS treatment?
There are some national foundations that provide help for people with MS. They include NeedyMeds, The Patient Access Network Foundation and Chronic Disease Fund. Social Security Disability Insurance is available for people who are unable to work, but are entitled to receive disability benefits.
Does insurance pay for MS drugs?
The cost of multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs and services is covered by various sections of original Medicare, Part D, and Part C, or Advantage, plans.
Do MS patients pay for prescriptions?
MS is not in itself a medical condition for which you are automatically exempt from paying charges. Prescriptions are free if, at the time the prescription was dispensed, you: are under 16.
What is the generic version of Tecfidera?
Dimethyl Fumarate Delayed-Release Capsules is an FDA-approved therapeutic equivalent to Tecfidera.
How long does it take for Tecfidera to start working?
Tecfidera starts to work within 24 weeks; however, it may take up to two years for the full effects to be seen. Studies report that after 2 years, people taking Tecfidera were: 44% to 53% less likely to relapse every year when taking Tecfidera compared with those taking placebo.
How much do MS drugs cost?
On average, the medicines cost $70,000 per year, according to a 2017 study. Some prices have increased fivefold from when the drugs were first approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Even with insurance, says Ewing-Wilson, patients can be left on the hook for anywhere from $3,000 to more than $50,000 a year.
How much is Tecfidera in Canada?
The price of Tecfidera is approximately $23,000 per year. Much of the cost can be reimbursed through private and group health plans for people who meet the prescribing criteria and through provincial drug programs for individuals who meet the prescribing criteria.
Apply For Help
If you are a health care provider, click below to learn how to apply online or via fax.
Health Care Providers
Health Care Providers can submit the completed Patient Consent and Prescriber Foundation form in two ways:
Patients
Step 1: Complete the online Patient Consent Form, which is available in English and Spanish: Patient Consent Form | Formulario de Consentimiento del Paciente
What is insurance counseling?
Insurance counseling for the uninsured and underinsured to help with obtaining adequate coverage, such as Medigap , COBRA and Medicaid ; Support navigating the U.S. healthcare reform law (Affordable Care Act) to help patients take full advantage of new coverage opportunities;
What is skilled patient support?
Our skilled patient support representatives have access to a comprehensive suite of financial assistance tools to help patients, their caregivers and health care professionals understand, compare and select insurance options and programs that are available to them. Specifically, we have programs to assist individuals who are uninsured, privately insured and insured through public programs, such as Medicare.
What is financial assistance for biogen?
Financial assistance and insurance services for individuals who have been prescribed Biogen medications include: Benefit investigation to help understand and determine the best coverage options for patients, including assistance with understanding prior authorizations and denied claims;