How Assistance Works
Streamlining our patient’s specialty pharmacy experience with unmatched full-service convenience
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1. Check Your Coverage/Benefits Verification
Our team of expert billers finds the best avenues of coverage that minimize out-of-pocket costs.
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2. Transfer Prescription to AmeriPharma®
We process your prescription by working with your previous pharmacy or prescriber, making the transition quick and easy.
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3. Prior Authorization
Our team of specialists obtains approval from your insurance companies within 24 to 72 hours.
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4. Copay Assistance & Financial Aid
We secure financial aid and decrease copays, out-of-pocket expenses, and high deductibles. To date, AmeriPharma® Specialty Care has secured $55 million in financial assistance for our patients.
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5. Nursing Care Coordination If Needed
AmeriPharma® puts your schedule and home environment first when scheduling and coordinating one of our specialized nurses for your in-home infusions.
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6. Delivery Coordination
Medications are always delivered in strict compliance with the specific requirements for shipping. Next-day and overnight cold-chain deliveries are coordinated around your schedule.
What Is Copitra?
Copiktra (duvelisib) is an FDA-approved drug manufactured by Secura Bio Inc. On September 24, 2018, the FDA authorized this medicine for the first time for the treatment of small lymphocytic lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It belongs to the kinase inhibitor class of medicines. It works by slowing or preventing cancer cell growth.
How Does Copiktra Work?
Copiktra targets proteins in cancer cells and inhibits their growth. It is used to treat small lymphocytic lymphoma as well as chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Copiktra is used after at least two prior cancer treatments have failed or have stopped working [1]. It is not known to be safe or effective in children under 18.
What Is It Used To Treat?
Copiktra is a blood cancer drug. It is usually used to treat 2 types of blood cancer, which are:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL): CLL is a kind of B lymphocyte cancer where the cancerous cells are located mostly in the bloodstream. B lymphocytes are a particular class of white blood cells.
- Follicular Lymphoma: This cancer also affects B lymphocytes. However, the cancerous cells are usually mostly located in the lymph nodes and lymphoid tissue such as the spleen and the tonsils.
In both CLL and follicular lymphoma, doctors use Copiktra in patients whose disease has not improved after at least two other treatments.
How Is Copiktra Used?
Copiktra capsules are available for oral use. You should take it precisely as your doctor has prescribed. Read all drug guides or instruction sheets. Also, follow all instructions on your prescription label.
- Take capsules whole. Do not chew, break, open, or crush the capsule.
- The usual dose is 25 mg twice a day. You can take the capsule with or without food.
- To assist you in avoiding major side effects, you might receive additional drugs. Continue to take these medications for as long as your doctor has prescribed.
- You should take the capsule for as long as prescribed if your side effects are tolerable. If specific side effects occur, your doctor may reduce the dose or discontinue treatment.
- Try not to miss any doses.
If you take too much, contact 911 immediately. Please use caution because this medication can be absorbed through the lungs and skin.
How Copiktra Copay Assistance Works
AmeriPharma® Specialty Pharmacy alleviates financial burdens for patients and their families
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Advanced software locates funding sources to match you with top-dollar foundation programs
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One of our copay assistance specialists will assist with the application process
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Automatic updates will be sent to you and your physician on the status of the funding
Dosing and Administration
The recommended dose of Copiktra is 25 mg twice daily. Take the capsule with or without food. Swallow the whole capsule, do not crush or chew. Your doctor might continue treatment with Copiktra until the disease progresses or until unacceptable toxicity.
Your doctor will provide prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP) during treatment with Copiktra.
Copiktra Interactions
Some medications can affect the removal of Copiktra from your body. This may affect how it works in your body. Some of these medicines are:
- Ketoconazole
- Mitotane
- Carbamazepine
- Rifampin
Copiktra may slow down the removal of other medications from the body. Do not take these medications with Copiktra:
- Flibanserin
- Lomitapide
- Lonafarnib
This is not an exhaustive list of all possible interactions. Inform your doctor about all of the medications you are taking.
If you are taking any of the medications mentioned above, you should inform your doctor immediately before starting on Copiktra. In general, you should always inform your doctor and pharmacist about all other medications that you are taking.
Copiktra Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- Muscle and bone pain
- Nausea
- Tiredness
Severe side effects include:
- Edema (swelling)
- Skin rash or other skin reactions
- Anemia
- Severe stomach pain
- Severe diarrhea
- Low white blood cell count: Your doctor will carefully monitor your blood cell count during your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, or any infection.
- Liver damage: Signs of liver damage include vomiting/nausea, yellowing skin/eyes, and dark urine.
- Serious allergic reaction: Signs include trouble breathing, swelling/itching, rash, and severe dizziness.
- Pneumonia (infection of the lungs)
- Colitis (inflammation in the large bowel)
Insurances Accepted
We accept Medicare, multi-state Medicaid, Medi-Cal, Blue Shield, and most private insurances. Call us to find out more about your coverage.
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