What is the dosage of Linzess?

Linzess is available in 3 dosages, including 0.145 mg Cap, 0.072 mg Cap and 0.29 mg Cap

What does Linzess treat?

Linzess treats Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is Linzess made of?

Linzess contains linaclotide which is a Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist

How is Linzess administered?

Linzess is administered as a Oral Pill

What is Linzess mechanism of action?

Linzess mechanism of action is Guanylate Cyclase Activators

Linzess Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

Dosage & Administration

The recommended dosage in adults is:

* IBS-C: 290 mcg orally once daily.

* CIC: 145 mcg orally once daily or 72 mcg orally once daily based on individual presentation or tolerability.

The recommended dosage in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years is:

* FC: 72 mcg orally once daily.

Administration Instructions :

* Take on empty stomach at least 30 minutes prior to a meal at approximately the same time each day.

* Do not crush or chew LINZESS capsule or capsule contents.

* For patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules whole or those with a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube, see full prescribing information for instructions for opening the capsule and administering with applesauce or water.

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Linzess Prior Authorization Resources

Most recent state uniform prior authorization forms

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Arizona - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Colorado - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Hawaii - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Illinois - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Indiana - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Louisiana - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Minnesota - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024New Hampshire - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024New Mexico - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Oregon - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Sep 24, 2024Texas - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Oct 05, 2024Washington - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Oct 05, 2024Wisconsin - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Linzess Financial Assistance Options

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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