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Janssen CarePath Oral PAH Savings Program for UPTRAVI®

Eligible patients using commercial or private insurance can save on out-of-pocket medication costs for UPTRAVI®. Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible. Eligible patients pay $5 per prescription fill with a $20,000 maximum program benefit per calendar year across all oral PAH therapies in the program. 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 866-228-3546.

See program requirements

Call a Janssen CarePath Care Coordinator at 866-228-3546 to enroll or for more information.

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.

For insured patients who are facing access and affordability challenges

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.

For insured patients who are facing access and affordability challenges

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 Oral PAH Savings Program for UPTRAVI®

Eligible patients using commercial or private insurance can save on out-of-pocket medication costs for UPTRAVI®. Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible. Eligible patients pay $5 per prescription fill with a $20,000 maximum program benefit per calendar year across all oral PAH therapies in the program. 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 866-228-3546.

See program requirements

Call a Janssen CarePath Care Coordinator at 866-228-3546 to enroll or for more information.

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.

For insured patients who are facing access and affordability challenges

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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What is UPTRAVI®?

UPTRAVI® (selexipag) is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group 1), which is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs.

UPTRAVI® can help delay (slow down) the progression of your disease and lower your risk of being hospitalized for PAH.

It is not known if UPTRAVI® is safe and effective in children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Do not take UPTRAVI® if you take gemfibrozil because this medicine may affect how UPTRAVI® works and cause side effects
  • Do not take UPTRAVI® if you are allergic to selexipag or any of the ingredients in UPTRAVI®
  • Before you take UPTRAVI®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
    • Have liver problems
    • Have narrowing of the pulmonary veins (veins in your lungs). This is called pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD)
    • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if UPTRAVI® will harm your unborn baby
    • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if UPTRAVI® passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will take UPTRAVI® or breastfeed. You should not do both
    • Are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements

What are the possible side effects of UPTRAVI®?

The most common side effects are:

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Jaw pain
  • Nausea
  • Muscle pain
  • Vomiting
  • Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site with UPTRAVI® for injection
  • Pain in arms or legs
  • Temporary reddening of the skin (flushing)
  • Joint pain
  • Low red blood cell count
  • Less appetite than usual
  • Rash

Talk to your doctor if you have a side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of UPTRAVI®. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Keep UPTRAVI® and all other medicines away from children.

What other medicines might interact with UPTRAVI®?

UPTRAVI® and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Do not start any new medicine until you check with your doctor.

How should I take UPTRAVI®?

UPTRAVI® Tablets

  • Take UPTRAVI® exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Usually, your doctor will have you take UPTRAVI® twice a day. Taking UPTRAVI® with food may help you tolerate UPTRAVI® better
  • Swallow UPTRAVI® tablets whole. Do not split, crush, or chew tablets
  • Tell your doctor if you have any form of liver disease. Your doctor may need to change your dose of UPTRAVI®
  • UPTRAVI® is measured in micrograms (mcg). Tablets come in the following strengths: 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, and 1600 mcg

UPTRAVI® given by intravenous (IV) injection

  • Your healthcare provider will give you UPTRAVI® into your vein through an intravenous (IV) line
  • Your healthcare provider will decide how much UPTRAVI® for injection you will receive each day based on your current dose of UPTRAVI® tablets

Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Product Information.

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