ALTUVIIIO® Patient Support
HemAssist provides the access, education, and ongoing support you need from Sanofi for your hemophilia A journey with ALTUVIIIO.
Start your ALTUVIIIO journey with HemAssist
Once you’ve been prescribed ALTUVIIIO, you can enroll in HemAssist to get the support you need to start and stay with treatment. We offer financial assistance to eligible patients, help you navigate insurance, and provide supplemental training on how to infuse.
After you enroll, your HemAssist team will call you within 24 hours to welcome you to the program and explain what to expect. Save 1-833-723-5463 to your contacts. Learn how to enroll
OUR SUPPORT
Affording ALTUVIIIO
No matter your situation, we are committed to helping you access and afford treatment. Your team will verify your insurance coverage and determine what financial assistance programs you may be eligible for.
Starting treatment
Your team can help you get started with ALTUVIIIO right away. We offer supplemental infusion training, make sure you receive medication, and offer tips to help you build a treatment routine.
Ongoing support
Our team provides support and guidance throughout your ALTUVIIIO journey. This includes helping you maintain motivation to stay with your treatment as prescribed, navigate new insurance, and more.
Financial assistance
Whether you have commercial insurance, government insurance, or are experiencing a gap in insurance, our team is here to help. If you need help paying for medication, we can help determine if you may be eligible for financial assistance.
Copay Assistance Program*
If you have commercial insurance (insurance sponsored by your employer or private insurance) and you’re having trouble paying for ALTUVIIIO, HemAssist's Copay Assistance Program may be able to help. Get ALTUVIIIO for as little as $0.
Free Trial Program†
Patients prescribed ALTUVIIIO for the first time can receive their first 30-day supply of treatment generally within 24 to 48 hours with a valid prescription from their healthcare provider through the Free Trial Program†. While you and your healthcare provider are deciding what treatment is right for you, a dedicated HemAssist Case Manager will review your health insurance information and coverage for your prescribed medication. Once the enrollment is complete, your Case Manager will contact you within 24 hours with next steps.
Patient Assistance Program†
HemAssist’s Patient Assistance Program may be available to help eligible ALTUVIIIO patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing a temporary loss in insurance coverage.
*Not valid if the patiet is utilizing a state or federally funded health insurance program such as Medicare (including Medicare Part D), Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DoD, TRICARE®, state pharmaceutical assistance program, etc. to pay in part or in full for their ALTUVIIIO prescription. Not valid where prohibited by law. Sanofi reserves the right to modify or terminate the Copay Program at any time without notice. Savings by patients may vary depending on their out-of-pocket costs. The program is intended to help patients afford their ALTUVIIIO prescription. Patients may have insurance plans that attempt to dilute the impact of the assistance available under the program. In those situations, the program may change its terms.
† Free Trial valid only for a patient’s first prescriptions and it is limited to one use per patient per product for their lifetime. Free Trial not valid in Vermont. Claims for free products dispensed through the Free Trial or Patient Assistance Programs shall not be submitted to any third-party payer, public or private (e.g. private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, VA, DoD, TRICARE®, or similar federal or state programs) for reimbursement. All Programs not valid where prohibited by law. Sanofi reserves the right to modify or terminate the Programs at any time without notice. Program details provided upon registration.
Getting started
Once you've enrolled, your Case Manager will call to welcome you to HemAssist within 24 hours. They will conduct an insurance investigation to understand your coverage. Your Clinical Educator will follow up to review everything you need to know about getting started with ALTUVIIIO, including tips for infusing for the first time. During the first few months on treatment, your Clinical Educator can help you with supplemental infusion training, understanding dosing, and more.
Call 1-833-723-4563 Monday - Friday 8 AM to 7 PM to speak with your Case Manager or Clinical Educator. You can also get started with the resources below.
RESOURCES FOR STARTING ALTUVIIIO
Infusion overview
Doctor discussion guide
Patient stories
Quick guide
Support along the way
Starting a new treatment may come with a lot to learn. That’s why, from the moment you enroll, you have a dedicated HemAssist team with support on your side. From digital resources to personalized check-ins, HemAssist is here to help you get started with confidence. Learn more about your team below and enroll to get started with support.
MEET YOUR TEAM
Clinical Educator (CE)
Your Clinical Educator is your point of contact for ALTUVIIIO education, tips, supplemental infusion training, and ongoing support.
Your Clinical Educator will not provide personal medical advice. For all questions about your individual health needs, consult with your treating physician.
Case Manager
Case Managers provide you with personalized insurance investigations and answer questions about financial assistance options for eligible patients. They can help coordinate treatment shipments and assist with reimbursements.
Community Relations and Education Manager (CoRe)
CoRes are dedicated to providing education and empowering those within the hemophilia community through one-to-one communication, as well as through community events and conferences.
REASONS TO REACH OUT
Your Clinical Educator and Case Manager are available to assist you at any point along your ALTUVIIIO journey.
Your Clinical Educator can provide supplemental infusion training support along with helpful tips about building a treatment routine. Call 1-833-723-5463 Monday – Friday 8 AM to 7 PM ET.
When you change or start new insurance, you may have questions about affording ALTUVIIIO. Contact your Case Manager for help navigating the process. Call 1-833-723-5463 Monday – Friday 8 AM to 7 PM ET.
These are important milestones not only in adulthood, but also in treatment responsibility. Your team can help you navigate life changes such as going to college, starting a new job, or choosing insurance for the first time. Call 1-833-723-5463 Monday – Friday 8 AM to 7 PM ET.
Starting and staying with a new treatment takes dedication. Your Clinical Educator can help with tips for infusion day, building your treatment routine, and help maintaining motivation when you need it. Call 1-833-723-5463 Monday – Friday 8 AM to 7 PM ET.
Resources from the community
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Hemophilia federation of America
World Federation of Hemophilia
National Organization for Rare Disorders
This listing is provided as a resource only and does not constitute an endorsement by Sanofi of any particular organization or its programming. Additional resources on this topic may be available and should be investigated. Sanofi does not review or control the content of non-Sanofi websites.
ALTUVIIIO® [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), Fc-VWF-XTEN fusion protein-ehtl] is an injectable medicine that is used to control and reduce the number of bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A (congenital Factor VIII deficiency).
Your healthcare provider may give you ALTUVIIIO when you have surgery.
What is the most important information I need to know about ALTUVIIIO?
Do not attempt to give yourself an injection unless you have been taught how by your healthcare provider or hemophilia center. You must carefully follow your healthcare provider’s instructions regarding the dose and schedule for injecting ALTUVIIIO so that your treatment will work best for you.
Who should not use ALTUVIIIO?
You should not use ALTUVIIIO if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using ALTUVIIIO?
Tell your healthcare provider if you have had any medical problems, take any medications, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal medicines, are breastfeeding, or are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What are the possible side effects of ALTUVIIIO?
You can have an allergic reaction to ALTUVIIIO. Call your healthcare provider or emergency department right away if you have any of the following symptoms: difficulty breathing, chest tightness, swelling of the face, rash, or hives.
Your body can also make antibodies called “inhibitors” against ALTUVIIIO. This can stop ALTUVIIIO from working properly. Your healthcare provider may give you blood tests to check for inhibitors.
The common side effects of ALTUVIIIO are headache and joint pain.
These are not the only possible side effects of ALTUVIIIO. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
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