Epidiolex Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

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Epidiolex(cannabidiol)

Epidiolex 100 MG/mL Oral Solution

NO BOXED WARNING

Dosage & Administration

* Obtain serum transaminases (ALT and AST) and total bilirubin levels in all patients prior to starting treatment.
* See Full Prescribing Information for titration.

Seizures Associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome or Dravet Syndrome

* The recommended starting dosage is 2.5 mg/kg by mouth twice daily (5 mg/kg/day). After one week, the dosage can be increased to a maintenance dosage of 5 mg/kg twice daily (10 mg/kg/day).
* Based on individual clinical response and tolerability, EPIDIOLEX can be increased up to a maximum recommended maintenance dosage of 10 mg/kg twice daily (20 mg/kg/day).

Seizures Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

* The recommended starting dosage is 2.5 mg/kg by mouth twice daily (5 mg/kg/day). Increase the dose weekly by 2.5 mg/kg twice daily (5 mg/kg/day), as tolerated, to a recommended maintenance dosage of 12.5 mg/kg twice daily (25 mg/kg/day).

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Epidiolex Prescribing Information

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prior authorization

Epidiolex Prior Authorization Resources

Most recent state uniform prior authorization forms

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Arizona - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Colorado - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Hawaii - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jul 26, 2024Illinois - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Indiana - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Louisiana - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Minnesota - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024New Hampshire - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024New Mexico - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Oregon - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Texas - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jul 07, 2024Washington - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jul 07, 2024Wisconsin - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Complete Letter of Medical Necessity

Coverage Authorization Request - Through CoverMyMeds

Letter of Medical Exception

Epidiolex Start Form

Epidiolex Start Form - Spanish

Benefits investigation

Epidiolex Start Form

Epidiolex Start Form - Spanish

Reimbursement help (FRM)

Receive Assistance from an FRM Regarding Reimbursement Information

pharmacy

Epidiolex Preferred Pharmacy

Pharmacy List

financial assistance

Epidiolex Financial Assistance Options

Copay savings program

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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

Bridge program

Epidiolex Start Form

Epidiolex Start Form - Spanish

Bridge (QuickStart) Program

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Overview

Provide patient immediate access to therapy during an insurance delay (typically new starts; some may cover change in insurance)
Limited time/ fill (typically 7-30 days; some may offer additional fill for continued delay up to certain limit)

Patient benefit

100% free (outside of insurance)

Patient eligibility

HCP must enroll patient
May be limited to commercially insured patients (i.e., no government beneficiaries); some programs may allow government beneficiaries

How to sign up

Typically HCP assisted enrollment (via form)

patient education

Epidiolex Patient Education

Getting started on Epidiolex

Instructions For Use: Dravet Syndrome

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

Instructions For Use: Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

ASK PATIENT TO:
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Instrucions For Use: TSC-associated Seizures

ASK PATIENT TO:
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To share resource; ask patient to:

1.Pull out phone

2.Open camera

3.Scan QR code with camera

4.Tap link

Patient toolkit

About Epidiolex

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Patient Resources

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Patient Stories

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View How to Take Epidiolex

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Patient Brochure

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Epidiolex Travel Document

ASK PATIENT TO:
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School Nurse Letter

ASK PATIENT TO:
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Doctor Discussion Guide

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Medication Tracker

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Epidiolex Dosing & Titration Worksheet

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Epidiolex FAQs

How is the dosage of Epidiolex?Epidiolex is available in 1 dosages, including 100 mg/ml Sol

What does Epidiolex treat?Epidiolex treats Anxiety, Myoclonic Epilepsies, Pain and Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

How Is Epidiolex Administered?Epidiolex is administered as a Oral Liquid

What Are The Epidiolex Mechanism Of Action?Epidiolex mechanism of action is Cytochrome P450 1A2 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2B6 Inducers, Cytochrome P450 2B6 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C8 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors, UGT1A9 Inhibitors or UGT2B7 Inhibitors

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Dosage & Administration

Dosage & Administration

drug label

Epidiolex Prescribing Information

prior authorization

Epidiolex Prior Authorization Resources

Most recent state uniform prior authorization forms

Benefits investigation

Reimbursement help (FRM)

pharmacy

Epidiolex Preferred Pharmacy

financial assistance

Epidiolex Financial Assistance Options

Copay savings program

Bridge program

patient education

Epidiolex Patient Education

Getting started on Epidiolex

Patient toolkit

people also ask

Epidiolex FAQs