The following frequently asked questions provide an overview of the Tarceva Co-Pay Card Program and how it can help your patients.
| Eligible | Not Eligible |
Covered by commercial insurance (non-governmental) AND | Participating in Medicare D, Medicaid Medigap, VA, DoD, and Tricare (or any other federal- or state-funded benefit programs) OR |
Co-pay for Tarceva over $200 AND | Uninsured OR |
Annual household income of $100,000 or less AND | Currently residing in Massachusetts OR |
Age 18 years or older | Currently participating in the Genentech Access to Care Foundation |
| How much does the program cover if my patient is eligible? | How do I explain to patients how this program works? | ||
| Patient responsibility | The first $200 per month of their Tarceva co-pay, plus any additional amount not covered by the program. | Eligibility | Be sure to highlight the need for commercial insurance with a co-pay of over $200. |
| Program pays | Up to $800 per month toward patient's Tarceva co-pay. | Program limits | Program pays up to $800 per month, up to $4000 per year. Patients must pay first $200 per month, plus amount not covered by program. |
| Program limit | Up to $4000 in Tarceva co-pay support, which must be used within 1 year after patient activates their card. | Getting started | Patient activates card, then presents the card, along with their prescription, to the pharmacist. |
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We develop medicines for serious or life-threatening medical conditions and we believe they should be effective, safe, and accessible to the patients who need them. At Tarceva Access Solutions, we are here to help find a way for you to get Tarceva to your patients, regardless of their ability to pay for it. If your patients have difficulty paying their co-pay for Tarceva, an Access Solutions specialist can refer them to an independent, nonprofit organization for financial assistance. Call us at 1-888-249-4918 weekdays, 6 AM to 5 PM PST or visit our Web site at www.TarcevaAccessSolutions.com for more information.
Tarceva monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after failure of at least one prior chemotherapy regimen. Results from two multicenter, placebo-controlled, randomized, Phase III trials conducted in first-line patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC showed no clinical benefit with the concurrent administration of Tarceva with platinum-based chemotherapy, and its use is not recommended in that setting.
Tarceva in combination with gemcitabine is indicated for rst-line treatment of patients with locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer.
There have been infrequent reports of serious Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)-like events, including fatalities, in patients receiving Tarceva for treatment of NSCLC, pancreatic cancer or other advanced solid tumors.
Cases of hepatic failure, hepatorenal syndrome, acute renal failure (all including fatalities), and renal insufficiency have been reported during use of TARCEVA.
In the pancreatic cancer trial, other serious adverse reactions associated with Tarceva plus gemcitabine and which may have included fatalities, were myocardial infarction/ischemia, cerebrovascular accident and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia.
When receiving Tarceva therapy, women should be advised against becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Tarceva is pregnancy category D.
The most common adverse reactions in patients with NSCLC receiving Tarceva monotherapy 150 mg were rash and diarrhea.
The most common adverse reactions in patients with pancreatic cancer receiving Tarceva 100 mg plus gemcitabine were fatigue, rash, nausea, anorexia and diarrhea.
Patients must present their card to the pharmacist along with their prescription to participate in this program. Use of the card does not obligate anyone to use or continue using any specific product or provider. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or benefits or if you wish to discontinue your participation, call the Tarceva Co-Pay Card Program at 1-866-827-0612 (8:00AM - 8:00PM EST, Monday-Friday). You may receive additional program information about the Tarceva Co-Pay Card Program at 1-866-827-0612 (8:00AM - 8:00PM EST, Monday-Friday).
No person or entity may seek reimbursement from any third-party payer for any amount provided using the card program. Genentech USA, Inc., and OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., reserve the right to deny payment under the card to anyone deemed ineligible in accordance with the stated program criteria.