What is the REMS program for REVLIMID?
WHAT IS LENALIDOMIDE REMS? To avoid serious risks to unborn babies, REVLIMID is only available through a restricted distribution program called Lenalidomide Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. You must be enrolled in the Lenalidomide REMS program before your doctor can prescribe REVLIMID.
How do I order REVLIMID?
Enrolling in REVLIMID REMS. ® In order to prescribe REVLIMID, you must enroll in the REVLIMID REMS® program and agree to follow the requirements of the program. You can enroll by visiting CelgeneRiskManagement.com, a website that allows prescribers to handle the REMS process for all of the Celgene REMS programs.
How do I enroll in REMS?
1. Complete and sign the Rosiglitazone REMS Prescriber Enrollment Form and submit it to the Rosiglitazone REMS Program. 2. Agree to complete and sign a Rosiglitazone REMS Patient Enrollment Form for each patient enrolled.
Who can fill REVLIMID?
2. REVLIMID will only be dispensed by pharmacies that are specially certified. Celgene will ensure that REVLIMID is only dispensed from REVLIMID REMS™ program certified pharmacies.
What is the RevAssist program?
RevAssist: a comprehensive risk minimization programme for preventing fetal exposure to lenalidomide. Drug Saf.
What is the cost of REVLIMID?
Celgene launched Revlimid in 2005 at a price of $215 per pill. After more than 20 price hikes, the drug now costs $763 per pill, or $16,023 per month.
Why does Revlimid cost so much?
Because Revlimid is an oral cancer treatment and not a chemotherapy infusion, it’s covered by the drug plan of those with insurance. Myeloma patients will tend to hit their drug maximums quickly too, which means that they face no co-pays for the drug for much of the year. Even so, the costs can be significant.
Is revlimid considered chemo?
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What is the REMS authorization number?
Pharmacists can obtain a REMS dispense authorization by accessing the iPLEDGE REMS website or by telephone via the iPLEDGE REMS Contact Center at (866) 495-0654.
What drugs have REMS programs?
REMS@FDA
| Name | REMS Approved | ETASU |
|---|---|---|
| Lenalidomide Shared System REMS | 05/21/2021 | ETASU |
| Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride), tablet NDA #021107 | 09/02/2010 | ETASU |
| Macitentan Shared System REMS | 04/06/2021 | ETASU |
| Mifepristone Shared System REMS | 04/11/2019 | ETASU |
Is REVLIMID a specialty drug?
REVLIMID is only available through a select network of specialty pharmacies due to a restricted distribution program called Lenalidomide REMS. These specialty pharmacies help to manage the handling and shipping of REVLIMID and may provide additional resources.
What are the long term effects of Revlimid?
It’s possible that Revlimid can cause long-term side effects. For example, this medication may cause: liver problems, such as liver failure. other types of cancer, such as skin cancer or leukemia.
How do I find my iPLEDGE number?
- Have Questions? Call our toll-free number 1-866-495-0654.
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What does REMS stand for?
A Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is a drug safety program that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can require for certain medications with serious safety concerns to help ensure the benefits of the medication outweigh its risks.
How many REMS are there?
REMS count Currently, there are 61 REMS. 55 [90%] include “elements to assure safe use’ (ETASU). REMS with ETASU typically require clinicians or health care settings to become certified prior to prescribing and to participate in additional REMS activities, such as training, patient counseling, and monitoring.
What is Revlimid REMS program?
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How do I get a Revlimid prescription?
Visit www.CelgeneRiskManagement.com or call 1-888-423-5436 and press 1 to take your survey Your healthcare provider will send your prescription to a specialty pharmacy The specialty pharmacy will contact you to provide counseling on the serious risks and safe-use conditions of REVLIMID before you receive your prescription.
Is Revlimid covered by insurance?
Depending on your patient’s insurance situation, there are programs and organizations that may help for REVLIMID. For eligible patients with commercial or private insurance (including healthcare exchanges),* co-pay responsibility for REVLIMID is reduced to $25 (subject to annual benefit limit).
How do I contact Celgene about the Revlimid REMS® program?
For additional information about the REVLIMID REMS®program, please contact the Celgene Customer Care Center at 1-888-423-5436 Privacy policy Terms of Use Site Map Contact us REVLIMID®and REVLIMID REMS®are registered trademarks of Celgene Corporation.