Ruconest
(C1 esterase inhibitor)RUCONEST 2100 UNT Injection
NO BLACK BOX WARNING
Dosage & administration
For Intravenous Use Only.
•Reconstitute each vial (2100 U) by adding 14 mL sterile Water for Injection per vial to obtain a solution of 150 U per mL. ( 2.3)•Administer the reconstituted solution at room temperature as a slow intravenous injection over approximately 5 minutes. ( 2.3)•Appropriately trained patients may self-administer upon recognition of an HAE attack. ( 2.3)
Recommended dose of RUCONEST for an acute attack
Body weight | RUCONEST Dose for Intravenous Injection | Volume (mL) of Reconstituted Solution (150 U/mL) to be Administered |
< 84 kg | 50 U per kg | Body weight in kg divided by 3 |
≥ 84 kg | 4200 U (2 vials) | 28 mL |
If the attack symptoms persist, an additional (second) dose can be administered at the recommended dose level. Do not exceed 4200 U per dose. No more than two doses should be administered within a 24 hour period.
drug label
Ruconest prescribing information
prior authorization
Ruconest prior authorization resources
Most recent Ruconest prior authorization forms
View By PayerUpdated: Jun 04, 2023Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - FEP Ruconest Prior Authorization Form (Medical Benefit)
Updated: May 30, 2023Cigna - Hereditary Angioedema Prior Authorization Form
Updated: May 29, 2023Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Hereditary Angioedema Prior Authorization Form (Medical Benefit)
Updated: May 24, 2023Aetna - Ruconest Prior Authorization Form
Updated: May 24, 2023Aetna - Medicare Part B Ruconest Prior Authorization Form
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Benefits investigation
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Benefits investigations are conducted to determine whether a therapy is covered under a patient's insurance, if a prior authorization is required, and which specialty pharmacies are preferred.
pharmacy
Ruconest preferred pharmacy
financial assistance
Ruconest 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
Bridge program
commercial only
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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
under insured
no insurance
goverment insurance
65+
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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
Ruconest patient education
Getting started on Ruconest
BRAND PAGEInstructions For Use: Hereditary Angioedema
ASK PATIENT TO:
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BRAND PAGEInstructions For Use (Spanish): Hereditary Angioedema
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Patient toolkit
PDFReimbursement Form [To seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical and travel expenses pertaining to Ruconest]
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Ruconest FAQs
How is the dosage of Ruconest?Ruconest is available in 1 dosages, including 2,100 unt Injection
What does Ruconest treat?Ruconest treats
How Is Ruconest Administered?Ruconest is administered as a Injectable
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