Increlex

(mecasermin)

Increlex 10 MG/ML Injectable Solution

NO BLACK BOX WARNING

Dosage & administration

* INCRELEX should be administered subcutaneously.
* Injection sites should be rotated to avoid lipohypertrophy.
* Recommended starting dose: 0.04 to 0.08 mg/kg (40 to 80 micrograms/kg) twice daily. If well-tolerated for at least one week, the dose may be increased by 0.04 mg/kg per dose, to the maximum dose of 0.12 mg/kg given twice daily.

drug label

Increlex prescribing information

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prior authorization

Increlex prior authorization resources

OTHERComplete Letter of Medical Necessity

OTHERCoverage Authorization Request

OTHERCoverage Authorization Appeals

OTHERMed D Tier Exception

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Benefits investigation

PDFIpsen Cares Enrollment Form

Ipsen Cares Enrollment Form - Online

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financial assistance

Increlex financial assistance options

Co-pay savings program

commercial only

PDFIpsen Cares Enrollment Form

Ipsen Cares Enrollment Form - Online

OTHEREnroll in Patient 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

Foundation programs

under insured

no insurance

goverment insurance

65+

PDFIpsen Patient Assistance Program Application

Ipsen Patient Assistance Program Application

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Overview

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations provide direct cost-sharing and other support (e.g., travel, counseling) through disease-state funds to indigent patients on first-come first-served basis
These organizations may receive financial contributions from drug manaufacturers for particular disease-state funds that cannot provide funds directly to patients - the foundation must be independent/unaligned

Patient benefit

Patients apply for grants that cover a portion (or all) of their out-of-pocket costs (deductibles and co-pays) until the grant is exhausted

Patient eligibility

Patients must apply and meet eligibility criteria including income level (typically a multiple of federal poverty line), specific diagnosis, insurance status, etc.

How to sign up

Patients submit proof of out-of-pocket drug costs to charities for reimbursement

patient education

Increlex patient education

Getting started on Increlex

BRAND PAGEInstructions For Use: Severe Primary IGF-1 Deficiency

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

BRAND PAGEAbout Increlex

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OTHERStaying On Treatment

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OTHERPatient Resources

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PDFPatient Brochure

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PDFTips on How to Give an Increlex Injection

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PDFWhat to Expect When Taking Increlex

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Other resources

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Increlex FAQs

How is the dosage of Increlex?Increlex is available in 1 dosages, including 10 mg/ml Sol

What does Increlex treat?Increlex treats

How Is Increlex Administered?Increlex is administered as a Injectable

FAQ Data Source

Increlex

Dosage & administration

drug label

Increlex prescribing information

prior authorization

Increlex prior authorization resources

Benefits investigation

financial assistance

Increlex financial assistance options

Co-pay savings program

Foundation programs

patient education

Increlex patient education

Getting started on Increlex

Patient toolkit

Other resources

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Increlex FAQs