GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in adults.

Here are some frequently asked questions.

Insurance

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GAMMAGARD LIQUID is covered under many commercial health insurance plans. If you have commercial health insurance (like Aetna, BCBS, or UnitedHealthcare) chances are you may be covered, but coverage varies by plan. Ask your doctor’s office staff to help explain out-of-pocket costs. When you’re prescribed GAMMAGARD LIQUID, our specialists can also walk you through the insurance process step by step. They’ll help you understand what’s covered, what’s not, and what to do next—because our goal is to help make your journey a little easier.

The Takeda Patient Support Co-Pay Assistance Program may help you save on GAMMAGARD LIQUID.*

The program can cover up to 100% of your out-of-pocket co-pay costs, if you’re eligible. To be eligible for this program, you must: 

  1. Be prescribed a Takeda treatment for a condition it’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat.   
    This is called an “approved indication.” Ask your doctor if you’re not sure.
  2. Have commercial insurance. This includes Health Insurance Marketplace plans. Commercial insurance does not include 
    
    Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs (VA), or other federal or state health plans.
  3. Be enrolled in Takeda Patient Support.

If you have government insurance, we are here to help answer questions about your prescribed Takeda treatment coverage. This includes federal or state insurance such as Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid. If you can’t afford your treatment, we may be able to connect you to programs that may help.

Not enrolled? You can join Takeda Patient Support in a few simple steps at TakedaPatientSupport.com. If English is not your preferred language, let us know. We can assist you in a language of your choosing.

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Our support specialists are never more than a tap or a call away—1-866-861-1750, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET.

*IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Takeda Patient Support Co-Pay Assistance Program (the Program) is not valid for prescriptions eligible to be reimbursed, in whole or in part, by Medicaid, Medicare (including Medicare Part D), Tricare, Medigap, VA, DoD, or other federal or state programs (including any medical or state prescription drug assistance programs). No claim for reimbursement of the out-of-pocket expense amount covered by the Program shall be submitted to any third party payer, whether public or private. The Program cannot be combined with any other rebate/coupon, free trial, or similar offer. Copayment assistance under the Program is not transferable. The Program only applies in the United States, including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, and does not apply where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. This does not constitute health insurance. Void where use is prohibited by your insurance provider. If your insurance situation changes you must notify the Program immediately at 1-866-861-1750. Coverage of certain administration charges will not apply for patients residing in states where it is prohibited by law. Takeda reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend the Program at any time without notice.

When you’re prescribed a Takeda treatment, our specialists are here for you. They’ll review your coverage and help you understand what financial options may be available. Our specialists can walk you through the insurance process step by step. They’ll help you understand what’s covered, what’s not, and what to do next—because our goal is to help make your journey a little easier.

WANT TO CONNECT?

Our support specialists are never more than a tap or a call away—1-866-861-1750, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET.

As always, your insurer and your insurance policy can affect coverage for any drugs your doctor prescribes, including treatments that you receive on a regular basis like immune globulin (IG). Many insurance companies have a list of prescription medications that they will cover under the benefit plan. This list is called a formulary. 

It’s important to know if the drugs you take are on your insurance carrier’s formulary. You can check the formulary by visiting your insurance company’s web page and see if the drug your doctor prescribes is listed. Also look to see if the list includes the type of drug you receive, as well as the specific brand your doctor recommends. Sometimes, insurance formularies will only list some of the brands that are available for a medication.

If your brand of medication is—or is not—on the formulary, it can affect how much money you will have to pay for the drug as out-of-pocket costs or co-pays.

When you’re prescribed GAMMAGARD LIQUID, our specialists are here for you. They’ll help you understand what’s covered, what’s not, and what to do next—because our goal is to help make your journey a little easier.

If your insurance plan has special rules for brand name drugs, you or your caregiver should make sure your doctor is aware of them. For example, tell your doctor if your prescription for immune globulin (IG) needs to be worded in a special way to make sure you get the exact brand your doctor wants you to receive. Depending on the state you live in, the doctor may need to write “Dispense as written (DAW),” “Brand necessary,” or other statements on the prescription to ensure that the pharmacy dispenses the exact brand of IG that was prescribed.