¿Cómo Podemos Ayudarle?
Puede haber opciones para ayudarle a cubrir los gastos de Rituxan,
independientemente del tipo de seguro médico que posea.
Derivación a Fundaciones Independientes de Asistencia al Copago
Si necesita ayuda con el copago de Rituxan, Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions puede derivarle a una fundación independiente de asistencia al copago.
Una fundación independiente de asistencia al copago es una
organización benéfica que proporciona asistencia financiera para
medicamentos.
Llame a Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions en el (866) 681-3261 para que le deriven.
Si desea ponerse en contacto directamente con una fundación, puede usar la información que se indica a continuación:
Moderate-to-Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
La fundaciones independientes de asistencia al copago tienen sus
propias normas para elegibilidad. No podemos garantizarle que una
fundación le vaya a ayudar. Solo podemos derivarle para que esta le
asista con su estado de salud. Esta información solo se la
proporcionamos a modo informativo. No respaldamos ni mostramos
preferencia económica por ninguna fundación en particular. Las
fundaciones de esta lista no son las únicas que pueden ayudarle.
Derivaciones a la fundación Genentech Patient Foundation
La fundación Genentech® Access to Care Foundation ahora es Genentech Patient Foundation.
Aún nos enfocamos en proporcionar medicamentos gratuitos a los pacientes necesitados, pero hemos realizado algunos cambios para ofrecer mejor asistencia a más pacientes, más rápido.
Genentech Patient Foundation proporciona medicamentos gratuitos a las personas:
- Que no tienen seguro
- Cuyo tratamiento no está cubierto por el seguro
- Que tienen dificultades con sus elevados costos que deben abonar de su bolsillo
Para obtener más información y solicitar ayuda, visite GenentechPatientFoundation.com.
Si cuenta con cobertura de un seguro médico para su medicamento, primero debe haber probado otros tipos de asistencia a pacientes para ser apto para recibir Rituxan gratis a través de la Genentech Patient Foundation. Esto incluye el Programa de Tarjeta de Copago de Rituxan Inmunología y la ayuda de fundaciones independientes de asistencia al copago. También debe cumplir otros criterios financieros. Si no tiene seguro o si su seguro no cubre su medicamento, debe cumplir unos criterios financieros diferentes.
Derivaciones al Programa de Tarjeta de Copago de Rituxan Inmunología
Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions puede derivarle al Programa de Tarjeta de Copago de Rituxan Inmunología. Si usted es elegible, puede ayudarle con los gastos de Rituxan que deba abonar de su bolsillo.
El Programa de Tarjeta de Copago de Rituxan Inmunología ayuda a los
pacientes con un seguro médico comercial. Puede que sea un plan que
obtiene a través de su empleador o uno que haya contratado en un
Mercado de Seguros Médicos como HealthCare.gov. Para poder calificar,
también debe cumplir otros criterios.
Para poder optar al Programa de Tarjeta de Copago de Rituxan
Inmunología, el paciente debe disponer de un seguro comercial, no
debe tener Medicare, Medicaid ni ningún otro seguro público y debe
cumplir otros criterios de elegibilidad. También debe aceptar las
reglas establecidas en los términos y condiciones del programa.
Visite RACopay.com para ver la lista completa de
términos y condiciones.
Cómo Trabajar con Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions
Paso 2
Trabajamos con usted, con la consulta de su médico, su plan de seguro médico y su farmacia especializada. Podríamos ponernos en contacto con usted para recabar más información.
PAN=siglas en inglés de Autorización del Paciente
y Aviso de Solicitud Para Transmitir Información Médica a Genentech
Access Solutions y a Genentech® Access to Care Foundation.
SMN=siglas en inglés de Declaración de Necesidad Médica.
Important Safety Information & Indication
What it treats
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): with another prescription medicine called methotrexate, to reduce the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe active RA in adults, after treatment with at least one other medicine called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist has been used and did not work well enough.
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) (Wegener’s Granulomatosis) and Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA): in adult patients with glucocorticoids.
Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV): in adult patients with moderate to severe PV.
It is not known if Rituxan is safe and effective in children.
Important Safety Information
Rituxan can cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including:
- Infusion Reactions: Infusion reactions are very common side effects of Rituxan treatment. Serious infusion reactions can happen during or within 24 hours of the infusion. The patient’s healthcare provider should give the patient medicines before their infusion of Rituxan
- Severe Skin and Mouth Reactions: The following symptoms can occur during treatment with Rituxan: painful sores or ulcers on the skin, lips, or in the mouth; blisters; peeling skin; rash; or pustules
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation: If patients have had hepatitis B or are carriers of hepatitis B virus, receiving Rituxan could cause the virus to become an active infection again. Hepatitis B reactivation may cause serious liver problems, including liver failure and death. Patients should not receive Rituxan if they have active hepatitis B liver disease. The patient’s healthcare provider will monitor the patient for hepatitis B infection during and for several months following their treatment
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML): PML is a rare, serious brain infection caused by a virus that can happen in people who receive Rituxan. People with weakened immune systems can get PML. PML can result in death or severe disability. There is no known treatment, prevention, or cure for PML
Before receiving Rituxan, patients should tell their healthcare provider if they:
- have had a severe infusion reaction to Rituxan in the past
- currently have or have a history of other medical conditions, especially heart disease
- have had a severe infection, currently have an infection, or have a weakened immune system
- have had a recent vaccination or are scheduled to receive vaccinations
- have taken Rituxan in the past
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Rituxan and for 12 months after the last dose of Rituxan
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Patients should not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose of Rituxan
- are taking any medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements
What are the possible side effects of Rituxan?
Rituxan can cause serious and life‐threatening side effects, including:
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS): TLS is caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells. TLS can cause kidney failure and the need for dialysis treatment, or an abnormal heart rhythm
- Serious Infections: Serious infections can happen during and after treatment with Rituxan and can lead to death. Rituxan can increase the risk of getting infections and can lower the ability of the patient’s immune system to fight infections. People with serious infections should not receive Rituxan
- Heart Problems: Rituxan may cause chest pain, irregular heartbeats, and heart attack. The patient’s healthcare provider may monitor the patient during and after treatment with Rituxan if they have symptoms of heart problems or have a history of heart problems
- Kidney Problems: especially if a patient is receiving Rituxan for non–Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). The patient’s doctor should do blood tests to check how well the patient’s kidneys are working
- Stomach and Serious Bowel Problems That Can Sometimes Lead to Death: Blockage or tears in the bowel can happen while receiving Rituxan with chemotherapy medicines
Most common side effects during treatment with Rituxan:
- infusion-related reactions
- infections (may include fever, chills)
- body aches
- tiredness
- nausea
In patients with GPA or MPA, the most common side effects of Rituxan also include:
- low white and red blood cells
- swelling
- diarrhea
- muscle spasms
Other side effects with Rituxan include:
- aching joints during or within hours of receiving an infusion
- more frequent upper respiratory tract infections
These are not all of the possible side effects with Rituxan. For more information, patients should ask their doctor or pharmacist.
Report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.
For Important Side Effect Information, please see the full Prescribing Information, including Serious Side Effects, and the Medication Guide.