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(alprazolam)

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Dosage & administration

* Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
* Recommended starting oral dosage is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg three times daily.
* Dosage may be increased, at intervals of every 3 to 4 days, to a maximum recommended daily dose of 4 mg, given in divided doses.
* Use the lowest possible effective dose and frequently assess the need for continued treatment.

* Panic Disorder: Recommended starting oral dosage is 0.5 mg three times daily. The dosage may be increased at intervals of every 3 to 4 days in increments of no more than 1 mg per day.
* When tapering, decrease dosage by no more than 0.5 mg every 3 days. Some patients may require an even slower dosage reduction.
* See the Full Prescribing Information for the recommended dosage in geriatric patients, patients with hepatic impairment, and with use with ritonavir.

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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

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Xanax FAQs

How is the dosage of Xanax?Xanax is available in 4 dosages, including 0.25 mg Tab, 0.5 mg Tab, 1 mg Tab and 2 mg Tab

What does Xanax treat?Xanax treats Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder and Panic Disorder

What is Xanax made of?Xanax contains alprazolam which is a Benzodiazepine

How Is Xanax Administered?Xanax is administered as a Oral Pill

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