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Summary of resources to help you pay for PREZCOBIX® [PDF]

Janssen CarePath Savings Program for PREZCOBIX®

If you are eligible, the Janssen CarePath Savings Program may provide instant savings on your out-of-pocket costs for PREZCOBIX®. 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

Janssen CarePath Savings Program for PREZCOBIX®

If you are eligible, the Janssen CarePath Savings Program may provide instant savings on your out-of-pocket costs for PREZCOBIX®. 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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WHAT IS PREZCOBIX®?

PREZCOBIX® is a prescription medicine that is used with other Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and in children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg). HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). PREZCOBIX® contains prescription medicines darunavir and cobicistat. It is not known if PREZCOBIX® is safe and effective in children weighing less than 88 pounds (40 kg).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about PREZCOBIX®?

  • PREZCOBIX® may cause liver problems which may be life-threatening. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms such as:
  • Dark (tea-colored) urine
  • Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
  • Pale-colored stools (bowel movements)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Pain or tenderness on your right side below your ribs
  • Loss of appetite
  • PREZCOBIX® may cause severe or life-threatening skin reactions or rashes. Stop taking PREZCOBIX® and call your healthcare provider right away if you develop any skin changes with symptoms below:
  • Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Blisters or skin lesions
  • Mouth sores or ulcers
  • Red or inflamed eyes like “pink eye” (conjunctivitis)
  • PREZCOBIX®, when taken with some other medications, can cause new or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure.
  • Do not take PREZCOBIX® with any medicine that contains: alfuzosin, carbamazepine, colchicine (if you have liver or kidney problems), dronedarone, elbasvir and grazoprevir, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine tartrate, ivabradine, lomitapide, lovastatin, lurasidone, methylergonovine, midazolam (when taken by mouth), naloxegol, phenobarbital, phenytoin, pimozide, ranolazine, rifampin, St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), sildenafil when used for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), simvastatin, or triazolam.
  • Serious problems can happen if you take any of these medicines with PREZCOBIX®. This is not a complete list of medicines. Therefore, tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take.

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

Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or hepatitis C, have kidney problems, are allergic to sulfa (sulfonamide), have diabetes, or have hemophilia.
  • are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if PREZCOBIX® will harm your unborn baby. PREZCOBIX® should not be used during pregnancy because the PREZCOBIX® levels in your blood may be lower during pregnancy and may not control your HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant during treatment with PREZCOBIX®. Your healthcare provider will prescribe different medicines if you become pregnant during treatment with PREZCOBIX®.
    • Hormonal forms of birth control, such as injections, vaginal rings or implants, contraceptive patches, and some birth control pills may not work during treatment with PREZCOBIX®. Talk to your healthcare provider about forms of birth control that may be used during treatment with PREZCOBIX®.
  • are breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed. You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby. It is not known if PREZCOBIX® can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, topical creams, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines interact with PREZCOBIX®. Keep a list of your medicines to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist. Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider.

What are the possible side effects of PREZCOBIX®?

PREZCOBIX® may cause serious side effects including:

  • See “What is the most important information I should know about PREZCOBIX®?”
  • Diabetes and high blood sugar
  • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV-1 medications
  • Immune system changes can happen in people who start HIV-1 medications
  • Increased bleeding can occur in people with hemophilia who are taking PREZCOBIX®

The most common side effects include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Stomach area (abdominal) pain
  • Vomiting

These are not all the possible side effects of PREZCOBIX®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. For more information, ask your healthcare provider.

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.

You may also report side effects to Janssen Products, LP at 1-800-JANSSEN (1-800-526-7736).

Please read full Product Information for PREZCOBIX® for more details.

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