Inflectra Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

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Inflectra(infliximab-dyyb)

INFLECTRA 100 MG Injection

Dosage & Administration

Prior to treatment, ensure appropriate personnel and medication are available to treat reactions (e.g., hypersensitivity) that occur during infusion and shortly after infusion

INFLECTRA is administered by intravenous infusion for at least 2 hours with an in-line filter

Crohn's Disease

* 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks. Some adult patients who initially respond to treatment may benefit from increasing the dose to 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks if they later lose their response.

Pediatric Crohn's Disease (≥ 6 years old)

* 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.

Ulcerative Colitis

* 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.

Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (≥ 6 years old)

* 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

* In conjunction with methotrexate, 3 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks. Some patients may benefit from increasing the dose up to 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks or treating as often as every 4 weeks.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

* 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 6 weeks.

Psoriatic Arthritis and Plaque Psoriasis

* 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.

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Inflectra Prescribing Information

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prior authorization

Inflectra 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 Appeals

Pfizer enCompass Enrollement Form

Pfizer enCompass Enrollement Form - Spanish

Inbound Fax Cover Sheet - Pfizer enCompass Program

Benefits investigation

Pfizer enCompass Enrollement Form

Pfizer enCompass Enrollement Form - Spanish

Reimbursement help (FRM)

Receive Assistance from an FRM Regarding Reimbursement Information

financial assistance

Inflectra Financial Assistance Options

Copay savings program

Pfizer enCompass Enrollement Form

Pfizer enCompass Enrollement Form - Spanish

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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

Pfizer Patient Assistance Program Application

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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)

Foundation programs

Pfizer 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 copays) 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

Inflectra Patient Education

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2.Open camera

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4.Tap link

Patient toolkit

About Inflectra

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Switching to Inflectra

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Doctor Discussion Guide

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Inflectra FAQs

How is the dosage of Inflectra?Inflectra is available in 1 dosages, including 100 mg Injection

What does Inflectra treat?Inflectra treats Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis

What is Inflectra made of?Inflectra contains infliximab which is a Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker

How Is Inflectra Administered?Inflectra is administered as a Injectable

What Are The Inflectra Mechanism Of Action?Inflectra mechanism of action is Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity

FAQ Data Source

Dosage & Administration

Dosage & Administration

drug label

Inflectra Prescribing Information

prior authorization

Inflectra Prior Authorization Resources

Most recent state uniform prior authorization forms

Benefits investigation

Reimbursement help (FRM)

financial assistance

Inflectra Financial Assistance Options

Copay savings program

Bridge program

Foundation programs

patient education

Inflectra Patient Education

Patient toolkit

people also ask

Inflectra FAQs