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 Nubeqa (Darolutamide)?
Darolutamide (pronounced [DAR oh LOO ta mide]) is also known by the brand name, Nubeqa.
It is a type of chemotherapy and an antineoplastic (anticancer) drug that belongs to a class called antiandrogens. It works by counteracting the effects of testosterone, the primary sex hormone produced by males.
What Is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment in which certain drugs are used to kill cancerous cells. These drugs are usually cytotoxic chemical substances that are toxic to the cells, restrict their growth, prevent their division, and ultimately kill the cells.
How Is Nubeqa Used?
Nubeqa has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a first-line agent to treat prostate cancer. When used in conjunction with other treatments, Nubeqa can help to slow the growth of tumors and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body. Using this drug, men in certain stages of the disease can remain symptom-free for longer periods of time.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests can be used to determine how well Nubeqa is treating the cancer. Nubeqa is most commonly used in conjunction with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog to help the body inhibit the production of certain hormones (like testosterone). Some of the common GnRH analogs are histrelin (Vantas), triptorelin (Trelstar), goserelin (Zoladex), and leuprolide (Lupron Depot).
Available Formulations
Nubeqa is only available as tablets and must be administered orally. The tablets are only available in 300 mg strength. The tablets are oval-shaped, white, and marked with “300” on one side and “BAYER” on the other side. Nubeqa is typically dosed twice a day, and the dose is dependent on the cancer type and severity. Verify the correct dose and frequency with your provider.
Copay and Financial Assistance
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
Directions for Use
Nubeqa must be taken with food. When taking the pill, swallow it whole; do not open, break, crush, chew, or allow it to dissolve in your mouth.
Missed Dose
If you accidentally miss a dose, take it as soon as possible prior to the next scheduled dose. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Storage
Store pills in a cool, dry place at room temperature and ensure the bottle is tightly closed.
Pregnancy and Nubeqa
This drug is not approved for females. Males with female partners who can become pregnant should use effective contraception during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose as Nubeqa may cause fetal harm.
Nubeqa Side Effects
The most common side effects include:
- Pain in the extremities
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Urinary retention
- Cardiac complications
- Bone marrow suppression
Other common side effects include:
- Rash
- Falls and fractures
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Increased liver enzymes
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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