Repatha® is an injectable prescription medicine used:
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We are disappointed to inform you that CVS Caremark has made a decision to stop covering Repatha® on its insurance plans starting on July 1, 2020.
What does this mean for me?
What can I do if I am affected and want to stay on Repatha®?
Step 1: You can send the CVS Global Formulary Exception Form or State Specific Form to your doctor’s office
(Global) https://www.caremark.com/portal/asset/Global_Prior_Authorization_Form.pdf
(State) https://www.caremark.com/wps/portal/HEALTH_PRO_PRIOR_AUTH_CONTACT_INFO
Step 2: Request your doctor to fill out the formulary exception form stating all relevant clinical rationale and documentation to support use of Repatha®, i.e. example of rationale could be that you are stable and/or responding well to current therapy, or tried and failed or can’t tolerate statins, Praluent® or other lipid-lowering therapies.
We are here to support you. Please contact us at 1-844-REPATHA if you have any questions.
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Do not use Repatha® if you are allergic to evolocumab or to any of the ingredients in Repatha®.
Before you start using Repatha®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you are allergic to rubber or latex, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. The needle covers on the single-use prefilled syringes and the inside of the needle caps on the single-use prefilled SureClick® autoinjectors contain dry natural rubber. The single-use Pushtronex® system (on-body infusor with prefilled cartridge) is not made with natural rubber latex.
Tell your healthcare provider or pharmacist about any prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements you take.
What are the possible side effects of Repatha®?
Repatha® can cause serious side effects including, serious allergic reactions. Stop taking Repatha® and call your healthcare provider or seek emergency help right away if you have any of these symptoms: trouble breathing or swallowing, raised bumps (hives), rash or itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or arms.
The most common side effects of Repatha® include: runny nose, sore throat, symptoms of the common cold, flu or flu-like symptoms, back pain, high blood sugar levels (diabetes), and redness, pain, or bruising at the injection site.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Repatha®. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Do not use Repatha® if you are allergic to evolocumab or to any of the ingredients in Repatha®.
What are the possible side effects of Repatha®?
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.