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ACTEMRA Patient Assistance

Genentech is proud to offer Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions for people who have difficulty paying for their prescription medications.

Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions

Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions — connecting you to ACTEMRA. If you are worried about paying for ACTEMRA, we can help.

Regardless of your insurance status we can help
- Find out if your health plan pays for your medicine
- Guide you through the reimbursement process
- Connect you with programs to help you with out-of-pocket costs
- Give you and your doctor's office personal help from a member of our support team

To learn more about how we can help you or a loved one, call 1-866-681-3261 and speak live with one of our specialists or visit RheumatologyAccessSolutions.com.

Genentech Access to Care Foundation (GATCF)

The Genentech Access to Care Foundation (GATCF) helps patients who do not have insurance coverage for Genentech medicine. Qualified patients enrolled in GATCF receive their medicine free of charge

Referrals for Copay assistance

If you have difficulty paying for your ACTEMRA copay, co-insurance or other costs, Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions can refer you to an independent, non-profit organization (INO) for financial assistance.
- We cannot guarantee co-pay assistance once you have been referred by Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions. The INOs to which we refer patients each have their own criteria with regard to eligibility, including financial eligibility
- Genentech and ACTEMRA do not influence or control the operations of these INOs, but Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions can help you navigate the process of seeking co-pay assistance by referring you to an appropriate organization and by assisting with the application process
If you are seeking a referral for copay assistance, you can simply call 1-866-681-3261

To learn more about patient assistance and Genentech Rheumatology Access Solutions, call our toll-free number 1-866-681-3261, or visit RheumatologyAccessSolutions.com.

The RA Profiler is an interactive resource that can help you talk to your rheumatologist.

This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about either your medical condition or your treatment with ACTEMRA. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about your treatment with ACTEMRA.

INDICATION

ACTEMRA is a prescription medicine called an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor inhibitor. ACTEMRA is used to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after at least one other medicine called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist has been used and did not work well.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Some people have serious infections while taking ACTEMRA, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses that can spread throughout the body. Some people have died from these infections.

Other serious side effects of ACTEMRA include tears (perforation) of the stomach and intestines, changes in blood test results, hepatitis B infection in those already carrying the virus, nervous system problems, and serious allergic reactions.

Common side effects with ACTEMRA include upper respiratory tract infections (common cold, sinus infections), headache, and increased blood pressure (hypertension).

Tell your healthcare provider if you plan to become pregnant or are pregnant. It is not known if ACTEMRA will harm your unborn baby. Genentech has a registry for pregnant women who take ACTEMRA. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking ACTEMRA, contact the registry at 1-877-311-8972 and talk to your healthcare provider.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about any side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Genentech at 1-888-835-2555.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for additional important safety information.

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