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Actimmune

(interferon gamma-1b)

ACTIMMUNE 100 MCG in 0.5 ML Injection

NO BLACK BOX WARNING

Dosage & administration

* For subcutaneous use only
* The recommended dose is 50 mcg/m2 for patients whose body surface area is greater than 0.5 m2 and 1.5 mcg/kg/dose for patients whose body surface area is equal to or less than 0.5 m2 three times weekly.
* Monitor hematology, blood chemistries and urinalysis prior to the beginning of treatment and at 3-month intervals.
* If severe reactions occur, reduce dose by 50 percent or discontinue therapy until the adverse reaction abates.

biomarker testing

Actimmune clinical details

Genetic testing requirements were obtained from the NCCN guidelines for each cancer type.

drug label

Actimmune prescribing information

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prior authorization

Actimmune prior authorization resources

Most recent Actimmune prior authorization forms

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Updated: Jun 08, 2023UPMC Health Plan - Actimmune Prior Authorization Form

Updated: May 30, 2023Cigna - Actimmune Prior Authorization Form

OTHERCoverage Authorization Appeals: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

OTHERLetter of Medical Necessity: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

OTHERLetter of Medical Necessity: Severe Malignant Osteopetrosis (SMO)

PDFPA Checklist

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Benefits investigation

PDFActimmune Patient Enrollment & Prescription Form

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financial assistance

Actimmune financial assistance options

Co-pay savings program

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PDFActimmune Patient Enrollment & Prescription Form

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Overview

Reduce patient OOP costs for drug (and occasionally for drug administration/infusion costs or drug-related test costs)

Patient benefit

A portion (or all) of patient OOP (deductible, copay), typically up to monthly and/or annual max

Patient eligibility

Patient must enroll or activate (may permit HCPs to enroll on patient’s behalf for HCP-administered drugs)
Generally, must have commercial insurance (rarely, may permit uninsured patients to use)
May never be used with government insurance

How to sign up

Cards may be downloadable digital cards or hard copies
Some pharmacos offer debit cards with pre-loaded copay benefit
Typically, available through multiple channels (e.g., rep to HCP to patient; pharmacy to patient; patient via website, Hub live agent, or copay vendor (live agent or IVR); patient and HCP via Hub enrollment form)
Some HCP-administered product programs permit HCPs to enroll on a patient’s behalf through via Hub form

patient education

Actimmune patient education

Getting started on Actimmune

BRAND PAGEInstructions for Use: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

ASK PATIENT TO:
Open Camera on Phone
Scan QR Code & Tap Link

BRAND PAGEInstructions for Use: Severe Malignant Osteopetrosis (SMO)

ASK PATIENT TO:
Open Camera on Phone
Scan QR Code & Tap Link

To share resource; ask patient to:

1.Pull out phone

2.Open camera

3.Scan QR code with camera

4.Tap link

Patient toolkit

BRAND PAGEAbout Actimmune: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

ASK PATIENT TO:
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BRAND PAGESide Effects: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

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VIDEOPatient Stories: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

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OTHERView How to Take Actimmune: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

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OTHERPatient Resources: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

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OTHERDoctor Discussion Guide: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

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OTHERChronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) Facts

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PDFManaging Side Effects: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

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OTHERNurse Advocate Center: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

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BRAND PAGEAbout Actimmune: Severe Malignant Osteopetrosis (SMO)

ASK PATIENT TO:
Open Camera on Phone
Scan QR Code & Tap Link

OTHERPatient Resources: Severe Malignant Osteopetrosis (SMO)

ASK PATIENT TO:
Open Camera on Phone
Scan QR Code & Tap Link

OTHERManaging Severe Malignant Osteopetrosis (SMO)

ASK PATIENT TO:
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Scan QR Code & Tap Link

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Other resources

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Actimmune FAQs

How is the dosage of Actimmune?Actimmune is available in 1 dosages, including 0.2 mg/ml Injection 0.5 ml

What does Actimmune treat?Actimmune treats Bacterial Infections, Brain Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Cryoglobulinemia, Hepatitis D, Hemangioma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Ileal Neoplasms, Hairy Cell Leukemia, Macular Degeneration, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Mycosis Fungoides, Osteopetrosis, Kaposi Sarcoma, Sezary Syndrome, Skin Neoplasms, Skin Ulcer, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, Warts, Colorectal Neoplasms, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome and Chronic Hepatitis C

What is Actimmune made of?Actimmune contains interferon gamma-1b which is a Interferon gamma

How Is Actimmune Administered?Actimmune is administered as a Injectable

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Most recent Actimmune prior authorization forms

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Co-pay savings program

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Actimmune patient education

Getting started on Actimmune

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