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Levemir

(insulin detemir)

Levemir 100 UNT/ML in 3 ML Pen InjectorLevemir 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution

NO BLACK BOX WARNING

Dosage & administration

* See Full Prescribing Information for important administration instructions .
* Inject subcutaneously into the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen .
* Rotate injection sites to reduce risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis .
* Individualize and titrate the dose of LEVEMIR based on the patient’s metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results, and glycemic control goal .
* Administer subcutaneously once daily or in divided doses twice daily .
* See Full Prescribing Information for recommended starting dose in insulin naïve patients and patients already on insulin therapy .

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financial assistance

Levemir financial assistance options

Co-pay savings program

commercial only

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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+

Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program

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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

Levemir patient education

Getting started on Levemir

BRAND PAGEInstructions For Use (Vial): Diabetes

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

BRAND PAGEInstructions For Use (Flex Pen): Diabetes

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

OTHERView How to Take Levemir

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

BRAND PAGESide Effects

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

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Levemir FAQs

How is the dosage of Levemir?Levemir is available in 2 dosages, including 100 unt/ml Pen Injector 3 ml and 100 unt/ml Sol

What does Levemir treat?Levemir treats

What is Levemir made of?Levemir contains insulin detemir which is a Insulin Analog

How Is Levemir Administered?Levemir is administered as a Injectable

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Dosage & administration

drug label

Levemir prescribing information

prior authorization

Levemir prior authorization resources

financial assistance

Levemir financial assistance options

Co-pay savings program

Foundation programs

patient education

Levemir patient education

Getting started on Levemir

Patient toolkit

Other resources

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