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Janssen CarePath Savings Program for EDURANT®

If you are eligible, the Janssen CarePath Savings Program may provide instant savings on your out-of-pocket costs for EDURANT®. Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible. Eligible patients with commercial or private insurance pay $0 each time you fill your prescription, with a $7,500 maximum program benefit per calendar year. Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medications. Terms expire at the end of each calendar year and may change. There is no income requirement.

We provide cost support directly to patients through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program. This benefit is intended to help eligible patients afford their out-of-pocket obligations as set by their health plans. The cost support is meant solely for patients—not health plans and/or their partners. If you are having any difficulty accessing cost support through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program, please contact us at 866-836-0114.

See program requirements

Mobile Enrollment available for the Janssen CarePath Savings Program

Text "SAVINGS" to 89633 (message and data rates may apply*) or use Express Enrollment at MyJanssenCarePath.com/express to check eligibility, enroll, and receive an electronic Savings Program card that can be saved to your digital wallet on your iPhone or Android device.

You will not have a Janssen CarePath account and will not be able to view and manage your Savings Program benefits until you create an account at MyJanssenCarePath.com.

*See Terms and Privacy Policy.

If your pharmacy is unable to process your Savings Program card, you have two options:

  • In your Janssen CarePath account, you can navigate to the Savings Program tab, and click on "Savings Program Request" and follow the instructions to complete the process online.
  • If you don't have a Janssen CarePath account, you can complete, sign and return the rebate form (instructions on form), with required proof of purchase, to receive your rebate check. Click here to get the rebate form.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Additional Affordability Support from Janssen

Patient assistance is available if you have commercial, employer-sponsored, or government coverage that does not fully meet your needs. You may be eligible to receive your Janssen medication free of charge for up to one year. You must meet the eligibility and income requirements for the Janssen Patient Assistance Program. See terms and conditions at PatientAssistanceInfo.com or call 833-742-0791.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicare Savings Program

Many states have programs for people with limited income and resources that pay some or all of Medicare's premiums and may pay Medicare deductibles and co-insurance. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicare Part D Extra Help — Low-Income Subsidy

Medicare patients who have limited income and resources may qualify for "extra help" to pay for prescription drugs. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program from Medicare provides financial assistance for patients who may otherwise be unable to afford the costs associated with their Medicare Part D plan.

Those who are eligible for LIS may:

  • Receive assistance paying their monthly premium
  • Have a reduced or no deductible
  • Have reduced or no prescription co-insurance and co-payments
  • Have no gap in coverage

Visit this program site

Medicaid

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Additional Affordability Support from Janssen

Patient assistance is available if you have commercial, employer-sponsored, or government coverage that does not fully meet your needs. You may be eligible to receive your Janssen medication free of charge for up to one year. You must meet the eligibility and income requirements for the Janssen Patient Assistance Program. See terms and conditions at PatientAssistanceInfo.com or call 833-742-0791.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicaid

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF)

The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization. JJPAF gives eligible patients free prescription medicines donated by Johnson & Johnson companies. You may be eligible if you don't have insurance.

Want to see if you qualify? Get an application at JJPAF.org.

Questions? Call 800-652-6227 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET).

Janssen CarePath Savings Program for EDURANT®

If you are eligible, the Janssen CarePath Savings Program may provide instant savings on your out-of-pocket costs for EDURANT®. Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible. Eligible patients with commercial or private insurance pay $0 each time you fill your prescription, with a $7,500 maximum program benefit per calendar year. Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medications. Terms expire at the end of each calendar year and may change. There is no income requirement.

We provide cost support directly to patients through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program. This benefit is intended to help eligible patients afford their out-of-pocket obligations as set by their health plans. The cost support is meant solely for patients—not health plans and/or their partners. If you are having any difficulty accessing cost support through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program, please contact us at 866-836-0114.

See program requirements

Mobile Enrollment available for the Janssen CarePath Savings Program

Text "SAVINGS" to 89633 (message and data rates may apply*) or use Express Enrollment at MyJanssenCarePath.com/express to check eligibility, enroll, and receive an electronic Savings Program card that can be saved to your digital wallet on your iPhone or Android device.

You will not have a Janssen CarePath account and will not be able to view and manage your Savings Program benefits until you create an account at MyJanssenCarePath.com.

*See Terms and Privacy Policy.

If your pharmacy is unable to process your Savings Program card, you have two options:

  • In your Janssen CarePath account, you can navigate to the Savings Program tab, and click on "Savings Program Request" and follow the instructions to complete the process online.
  • If you don't have a Janssen CarePath account, you can complete, sign and return the rebate form (instructions on form), with required proof of purchase, to receive your rebate check. Click here to get the rebate form.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicare Savings Program

Many states have programs for people with limited income and resources that pay some or all of Medicare's premiums and may pay Medicare deductibles and co-insurance. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicare Part D Extra Help — Low-Income Subsidy

Medicare patients who have limited income and resources may qualify for "extra help" to pay for prescription drugs. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program from Medicare provides financial assistance for patients who may otherwise be unable to afford the costs associated with their Medicare Part D plan.

Those who are eligible for LIS may:

  • Receive assistance paying their monthly premium
  • Have a reduced or no deductible
  • Have reduced or no prescription co-insurance and co-payments
  • Have no gap in coverage

Visit this program site

Medicaid

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Additional Affordability Support from Janssen

Patient assistance is available if you have commercial, employer-sponsored, or government coverage that does not fully meet your needs. You may be eligible to receive your Janssen medication free of charge for up to one year. You must meet the eligibility and income requirements for the Janssen Patient Assistance Program. See terms and conditions at PatientAssistanceInfo.com or call 833-742-0791.

Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF)

The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization. JJPAF gives eligible patients free prescription medicines donated by Johnson & Johnson companies. You may be eligible if you don't have insurance.

Want to see if you qualify? Get an application at JJPAF.org.

Questions? Call 800-652-6227 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET).

Questions? 866-836-0114

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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What are EDURANT® (rilpivirine) and EDURANT® PED?

EDURANT® and EDURANT® PED are prescription medicines that are used with:

  • other human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in people 2 years of age and older and who weigh at least 31 pounds (lbs) or 14 kilograms (kg) who:
    • have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, and
    • have an amount of HIV-1 in their blood (this is called ‘viral load’) that is no more than 100,000 copies/mL.
  • EDURANT® is also used with oral VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) for short term treatment of HIV-1 infection in people 12 years of age or older and who weigh at least 77 lbs (35 kg) when their healthcare provider determines that they meet certain requirements.

HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

If you take EDURANT® in combination with oral VOCABRIA (cabotegravir), you should also read the Patient Information that comes with oral VOCABRIA (cabotegravir).

It is not known if EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED is safe and effective in children less than 2 years of age or who weigh less than 31 lbs (14 kg).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Who should not take EDURANT®?

Do not take EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED if you also take:

  • anti-seizure medicines:
    • carbamazepine
    • oxcarbazepine
    • phenobarbital
    • phenytoin
  • anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) medicines:
    • rifampin
    • rifapentine
  • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone
  • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems:
    • esomeprazole
    • lansoprazole
    • omeprazole
    • pantoprazole sodium
    • rabeprazole

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking EDURANT®?

Before taking EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have ever had a severe skin rash or an allergic reaction to medicines that contain rilpivirine
  • have or had liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection
  • have kidney problems
  • have ever had a mental health problem
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during treatment with EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED can pass into your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the following risks of breastfeeding during treatment with EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED:
    • The HIV-1 virus may pass to your baby if your baby does not have the HIV-1 infection.
    • The HIV-1 virus may become harder to treat if your baby has HIV-1 infection.
    • Your baby may get side effects from EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Some medicines interact with EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED. Keep a list of your medicines to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED.

Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED with other medicines.

How should I take EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED?

See the “Instructions for Use” for detailed instructions on how to prepare and give a dose of EDURANT® PED tablets for oral suspension.

  • Take EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED every day exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.
  • Take EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED 1 time each day with a meal. A protein drink or yogurt alone does not replace a meal.
  • EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED must be used with other HIV-1 medicines.
  • Do not change your dose or stop taking EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED without first talking with your healthcare provider. Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED.
  • EDURANT® PED tablets for oral suspension provided in a blister package are not the same as EDURANT® tablets provided in a bottle and cannot be substituted for each other. Contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you did not receive the correct dosage form. Your child’s healthcare provider will prescribe EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED based on your child’s weight.
  • EDURANT® PED tablets for oral suspension must be dispersed in drinking water. Do not crush, chew, or swallow whole EDURANT® PED tablets for oral suspension.
  • If you take an H2-receptor antagonist (such as famotidine, cimetidine, nizatidine, or ranitidine), you should take these medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED.
  • If you take antacids, or other products that contain aluminum, calcium carbonate, or magnesium hydroxide, you should take these medicines at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED.
  • Do not miss a dose of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED.
  • If you miss a dose of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, take your dose of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED with a meal as soon as possible. Then, take your next dose of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED at the regularly scheduled time. If you miss a dose of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED by more than 12 hours of the time you usually take it, wait and then take the next dose of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED at the regularly scheduled time.
  • Do not take more than your prescribed dose to make up for a missed dose or take less than your prescribed dose.
  • If you take too much EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
  • When your supply of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED starts to run low, get more from your healthcare provider or pharmacy. It is important not to run out of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED. The amount of HIV in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped even for a short time.
  • When your healthcare provider prescribes use of EDURANT® with oral VOCABRIA (cabotegravir):
    • Take EDURANT® and oral VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) 1 time a day at about the same time each day with a meal.
    • You will receive treatment with EDURANT® tablets in combination with oral VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) tablets for one month (at least 28 days) before you receive the long-acting medicine called CABENUVA (cabotegravir; rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspensions) for the first time. This will allow your healthcare provider to assess how well you tolerate these medicines.
    • Your final dose of EDURANT® and oral VOCABRIA should be taken on the same day you receive your first CABENUVA injections.
    • If you miss or plan to miss a scheduled monthly or every 2 months injection of CABENUVA by more than 7 days, call your healthcare provider right away to discuss your treatment options.

What are the possible side effects of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED?

EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED can cause serious side effects including:

  • Severe skin rash and allergic reactions. Skin rash is a common side effect of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED. Skin rash can be serious. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get a rash. In some cases, rash and allergic reactions may need to be treated in a hospital.

Stop taking EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED and get medical help right away if you develop a rash with any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • fever
  • tiredness
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • skin blisters
  • swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat
  • generally ill feeling
  • muscle or joint aches
  • blisters or mouth sores
  • redness or swelling of the eyes (conjunctivitis)
  • Liver problems. People with a history of hepatitis B or C virus infection or who have certain liver function test changes may have an increased risk of developing new or worsening liver problems during treatment with EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED. Liver problems have also happened during treatment with EDURANT® in people without a history of liver disease. Your healthcare provider may need to do tests to check your liver enzymes before and during treatment with EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems:
    • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice)
    • light-colored stools (bowel movements)
    • loss of appetite
    • dark or tea-colored urine
    • pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of the stomach area
    • nausea or vomiting
  • Depression or mood changes. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
    • feeling sad or hopeless
    • feeling anxious or restless
    • have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself
  • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having any new symptoms after starting your HIV-1 medicine.

The most common side effects of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED include depression, headache, trouble sleeping (insomnia), and rash.

This is not a complete list of all side effects of EDURANT® or EDURANT® PED. If you experience these or other symptoms, contact your healthcare provider right away.

You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Janssen Products, LP, at 1-800-JANSSEN (1-800-526-7736).

Please read the full Product Information for EDURANT® and EDURANT® PED and discuss any questions you have with your healthcare provider.

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