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Pennsaid

(diclofenac)

diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution [Pennsaid]

Dosage & administration

Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.

The recommended dose is 2 pump actuations on each painful knee, 2 times a day.

* Apply PENNSAID, to clean, dry skin.
* Dispense 40 mg (2 pump actuations) directly onto the knee or first into the hand and then onto the knee. Spread evenly around front, back and sides of the knee.
* Wash hands completely after administering the product.
* Wait until the area is completely dry before covering with clothing or applying sunscreen, insect repellent, cosmetics, topical medications, or other substances.
* Until the treated knee(s) is completely dry, avoid skin-to-skin contact between other people and the treated knee(s).
* Do not get PENNSAID in your eyes, nose, or mouth .

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Pennsaid financial assistance options

Co-pay 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

patient education

Pennsaid patient education

Getting started on Pennsaid

Instructions For Use: Knee Osteoarthritis

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

Patient Brochure

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About Pennsaid 2%

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Applying Pennsaid 2%

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Doctor Discussion Guide

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Horizon Cares Brochure

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Patient Resources

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Pennsaid FAQs

How is the dosage of Pennsaid?Pennsaid is available in 1 dosages, including 2% Sol

What does Pennsaid treat?Pennsaid treats Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Inflammation, Keratosis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Photophobia

What is Pennsaid made of?Pennsaid contains diclofenac which is a Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

How Is Pennsaid Administered?Pennsaid is administered as a Topical

What Are The Pennsaid Mechanism Of Action?Pennsaid mechanism of action is Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors

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