What is the Veltassa Patient Assistance Program?
The VELTASSA Patient Assistance Program provides VELTASSA for free to patients who meet program eligibility criteria: – Medicare patients who are unable to afford their co-pay for VELTASSA – Patients who are uninsured / have no insurance – Insured patients who have a denied appeal for coverage
How do I register for Veltassa?
Register online or chat live at covermymeds.com, or call 866-452-5017 Case Management to help patients and their healthcare providers understand patients’ insurance coverage for VELTASSA, including information on PAs and appeals The VELTASSA Patient Assistance Program provides VELTASSA for free to patients who meet program eligibility criteria:
Can Veltassa Konnect help pay for Veltassa?
If patients need help paying for VELTASSA, Veltassa Konnect may be able to help: see more information below. * Program is for commercially insured patients.
What is the $0 co-pay program for Veltassa?
By participating in Vifor Pharma, Inc.’s $0 Co-pay Savings Program (”Co-pay Program”) for VELTASSA, the patient acknowledges that, at the time of usage, they meet the eligibility criteria and comply with the following terms and conditions. The Co-pay Program is for commercially insured patients.
How do I get VELTASSA?
If you do not have insurance or do not have enough insurance coverage and meet financial criteria, you may qualify for free VELTASSA. Call 1-844-870-7597. If you are a patient currently taking VELTASSA and would like more information about VELTASSA, please call 1-844-870-7597.
What is VELTASSA konnect?
Veltassa Konnect is a program sponsored by Relypsa that provides patient support and helps eligible patients access, afford, be informed about, and comply with their treatment as prescribed. Any free product provided through the program cannot be submitted for reimbursement and shall be used as prescribed.
What is VELTASSA used for?
VELTASSA is a prescription medication used to treat high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). It is not known if VELTASSA is safe and effective in children.
Who is the manufacturer of VELTASSA?
Relypsa Announces Veltassa™ is Now Available in the United States for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia | Fierce Pharma.
Is there a substitute for Veltassa?
No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Veltassa available in the United States. Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Veltassa. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe.
How much does Veltassa lower potassium?
Doses were titrated throughout the study to achieve and maintain serum potassium levels of ≤ 5.0 mEq/L. Decreases in serum potassium of between 0.35 mEq/L (for the lowest dose) and 0.92 mEq/L (for the highest dose) were registered.
When should Veltassa be taken?
Veltassa is usually taken once daily with or without food. Veltassa oral powder must be mixed with water before you take it. Prepare each dose immediately prior to administration. Measure 1/3 cup of water.
How does Veltassa remove potassium?
VELTASSA binds to excess potassium in the colon and removes it from your body. VELTASSA is not absorbed by the body. *In a 52-week clinical study, up to 95% of people taking VELTASSA reduced their potassium levels and kept them normal (3.8 to <5.1 mEq/L) over time.
What happens if your potassium is too high?
If high potassium happens suddenly and you have very high levels, you may feel heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting. This is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical care. If you have these symptoms, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Does VELTASSA raise blood pressure?
BOSTON -- The hyperkalemia drug patiromer (Veltassa) was associated with a drop in blood pressure among diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease and resistant hypertension, according to a new study.
Does VELTASSA have to be refrigerated?
Temperatures in the refrigerator where VELTASSA is stored should be between 36°F to 46°F (or 2°C to 8°C). You can keep VELTASSA without refrigeration for up to 3 months. VELTASSA may be stored at room temperature, between 73°F to 81°F (23°C to 27°C), for up to 3 months.
What does VELTASSA taste like?
VELTASSA is a sodium-free prescription medication that is taken once a day to treat high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). In a small study, most people found that VELTASSA has no taste or smell. It is not known if VELTASSA is safe and effective in children.
Does Veltassa lower blood pressure?
BOSTON -- The hyperkalemia drug patiromer (Veltassa) was associated with a drop in blood pressure among diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease and resistant hypertension, according to a new study.
What are side effects of Veltassa?
Common side effects of Veltassa include:constipation,blood magnesium deficiency,diarrhea,nausea,abdominal discomfort, and.gas.
What causes high potassium?
The leading causes of hyperkalemia are chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes, dehydration, an injury causing severe bleeding, consuming excessive dietary potassium, and some medications.
Can high potassium cause you to pass out?
Very high potassium requires emergency medical treatment. Doctors usually find high potassium on a blood test. When signs and symptoms develop, it can be life threatening. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you develop sudden symptoms, such as heart palpitations, chest pain, passing out, or paralysis.
Where does a patient have to live to be a veltassa patient?
Patient must live in the United States (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). If the patient is enrolled in Veltassa Konnect, patient is required to promptly inform Veltassa Konnect of any change in insurance status during the course of enrollment.
How to contact Veltassa Konnect?
Please contact Veltassa Konnect at 1-844-870-7597, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM ET for additional information about the program and how your patients can access VELTASSA
What is veltasa used for?
VELTASSA is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia.
What is case management in veltasa?
Case Management to help patients and their healthcare providers understand patients’ insurance coverage for VELTASSA, including information on PAs and appeals
Financial assistance resources
Am I eligible? Yes, you may be. Eligible patients with commercial insurance may pay as low as $25 in the $25 Co-pay Program.* Patients enrolled in a government healthcare prescription drug program such as Medicare Part D or Medicaid are not eligible for the program.
Choose your favorite low-potassium recipes
We understand the importance of diet when managing your high potassium, so we’ve partnered with the American Association of Kidney Patients and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to offer these low-potassium recipes.
What is Veltassa used for?
Veltassa (patiromer) is a member of the cation exchange resins drug class and is commonly used for Hyperkalemia.
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.
Is Veltassa a generic?
Veltassa is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available. For more information, read about generic Veltassa availability . This Veltassa price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
