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Making nintedanib capsules more affordable for patients*

Apotex is pleased to offer financial assistance with cost-sharing for nintedanib capsules labeled and distributed by Apotex to eligible commercially insured patients through the nintedanib instant savings* program:

Do you have commercial health insurance?

You may be eligible for the nintedanib instant savings* program:

  • If eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0* out-of-pocket cost with the nintedanib instant savings card toward each fill, and the program will pay up to $2,500 per 30-day supply of the remaining cost after primary insurance coverage, up to $30,000 per calendar year.
  • Patients must deduct the savings received under this program from any reimbursement request submitted to their insurance plan, either directly by them or on their behalf.

Follow these simple steps for your nintedanib instant savings* program:

Review the nintedanib instant savings* program Terms and Conditions here:

  • I understand this offer is not valid for patients who are uninsured or have no prescription drug coverage for nintedanib, or for patients whose prescriptions are paid for in whole or in part by either Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, the Federal Employee Health Benefits program, or any other Federal or State funded program.
  • I verify I have commercial health insurance and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Enroll
Click Enroll to agree to the Terms and Conditions and verify that you meet the eligibility requirements and get your printable nintedanib instant savings* program card.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or benefits, or if you wish to discontinue your participation, please call 833-393-5673.

Patient

  • Show the nintedanib instant savings* card with your nintedanib prescription at any participating pharmacy.
  • If eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0* out-of-pocket cost with the nintedanib instant savings card toward each fill, the program will pay up to $2,500 per 30-day supply of the remaining cost after primary insurance coverage, up to $30,000 per calendar year.
  • By using this card, the patient acknowledges meeting the eligibility requirements and complying with our Terms and Conditions.
  • For questions about eligibility or about using the card, please call toll free at 833-393-5673.

Pharmacist

  • For commercially insured patients presenting the nintedanib instant savings program card for whom you have dispensed nintedanib capsules. (Refer to this document for applicable NDCs). Process a coordination of benefits claim (COB/split bill) by using the patient's prescription insurance for the PRIMARY claim.
  • Submit a SECONDARY claim to CapitalRx under BIN: 610852 and PCN: 2001.
  • For questions about processing the card, please call toll free at 833-393-5673.

Limitations apply

  • Offer not valid for patients who are uninsured or have no prescription drug coverage for nintedanib or those with prescription drug coverage under Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program or any other federal or state health care program or if the patients receive full reimbursement for prescriptions from private insurance plans or other health or pharmacy benefit programs (i.e. there is no cost-sharing obligation).

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What is the most important information I should know about nintedanib capsules?

  • Nintedanib capsules can cause birth defects or death to an unborn baby. Women should not become pregnant while taking nintedanib capsules. Women who are able to become pregnant should have a pregnancy test before starting treatment with nintedanib capsules.
  • Women who are able to become pregnant should use highly effective birth control at the start of treatment, during treatment, and for at least 3 months after treatment. Talk with your doctor about what birth control method is right for you during this time.
  • Birth control pills may not work as well in women having vomiting, diarrhea, or other problems reducing the drug absorption. If you have any of these problems, talk with your doctor about which highly effective birth control method is right for you.
  • If you become pregnant or think you are pregnant while taking nintedanib capsules, tell your doctor right away.
 
 

What are nintedanib capsules?

Nintedanib capsules are prescription medicine used:

  • to treat adults with a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
  • to treat adults with a long-lasting (chronic) interstitial lung disease in which lung fibrosis continues to worsen (progress).

It is not known if nintedanib capsules are safe and effective in children.

What is the most important information I should know about nintedanib capsules?

  • Nintedanib capsules can cause birth defects or death to an unborn baby. Women should not become pregnant while taking nintedanib capsules. Women who are able to become pregnant should have a pregnancy test before starting treatment with nintedanib capsules.
  • Women who are able to become pregnant should use highly effective birth control at the start of treatment, during treatment, and for at least 3 months after treatment. Talk with your doctor about what birth control method is right for you during this time.
  • Birth control pills may not work as well in women having vomiting, diarrhea, or other problems reducing the drug absorption. If you have any of these problems, talk with your doctor about which highly effective birth control method is right for you.
  • If you become pregnant or think you are pregnant while taking nintedanib capsules, tell your doctor right away.

What should I tell my doctor before taking nintedanib capsules?

Before you take nintedanib capsules, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have liver problems
  • have heart problems
  • have a history of blood clots
  • have a bleeding problem or a family history of a bleeding problem
  • have had recent surgery in your stomach (abdominal) area
  • are a smoker
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Nintedanib capsules can harm your unborn baby. Nintedanib capsules can cause birth defects or death to an unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if nintedanib passes into your breast milk. You should not breastfeed while taking nintedanib capsules.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements such as St. John's wort. Keep a list of the medicines you take and show it to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of nintedanib capsules?

Nintedanib capsules may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Liver problems. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained symptoms such as yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice), dark or brown (tea colored) urine, pain on the upper right side of your stomach area (abdomen), bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, feeling tired, or loss of appetite. Your doctor will do blood tests to check how well your liver is working before starting and during your treatment with nintedanib capsules.
  • Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. While you are taking nintedanib capsules, your doctor may recommend that you drink fluids or take medicine to treat these side effects. Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting or if these symptoms do not go away or become worse. Tell your doctor if you are taking over-the-counter laxatives, stool softeners, and other medicines or dietary supplements that can cause diarrhea.
  • Heart attack. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a heart problem. These symptoms may include chest pain or pressure, pain in your arms, back, neck or jaw, or shortness of breath.
  • Stroke. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a stroke. These symptoms may include numbness or weakness on 1 side of your body, trouble talking, headache, or dizziness.
  • Bleeding problems. Nintedanib capsules may increase your chances of having bleeding problems. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bleeding, bruising, or wounds that do not heal. Tell your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner, including prescription blood thinners and over-the-counter aspirin.
  • Tear in your stomach or intestinal wall (perforation). Nintedanib capsules may increase your chances of having a tear in your stomach or intestinal wall. Tell your doctor if you have pain or swelling in your stomach area.
  • Increased protein in your urine (proteinuria). Nintedanib capsules may increase your chances of having protein in your urine. Tell your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms of protein in the urine such as foamy urine, swelling, including in your hands, arms, legs, or feet, or sudden weight gain.

The most common side effects of nintedanib capsules are diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, liver problems, decreased appetite, headache, weight loss, and high blood pressure.

These are not all the possible side effects of nintedanib capsules. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.