Rimegepant is not an opioid or narcotic, does not have addiction potential and is not scheduled as a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Individuals with migraine should discuss with their primary care provider or neurologist whether rimegepant is appropriate for them. Sample packs containing 2 tablets will also be made available to healthcare providers. Each 8 tablet pack of rimegepant covers treatment of eight migraine attacks with one dose, as needed, up to once daily. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NURTEC ODT for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Treatment with rimegepant is simple- a single dose of 75 mg provides fast pain relief, returns individuals to normal function within one hour, and delivers sustained efficacy that lasts up to 48 hours for many, allowing individuals with migraine to get back to living their lives. The co-pay savings card can be obtained at the website after 12pm today. The urgency to provide new treatment options for the millions who live with it each day has underscored our efforts to bring Nurtec to pharmacies quickly." Jones added, "Biohaven is dedicated to minimizing barriers to medication access for people with migraine and has developed a suite of programs to help patients and physicians process access Nurtec." We understand the widespread and debilitating effects that patients experience. Jones stated, "At Biohaven, helping those with migraine is personal to us. The copay savings card can be obtained at the website as of this afternoon.īJ Jones, chief commercial officer for migraine and common diseases at Biohaven commented, "We are committed to helping ensure people with migraine have access to the treatments they need and therefore have established a comprehensive best-in-class suite of patient affordability and access programs, including a patient starter kit and a copay savings card which will allow patients with commercial insurance to pay as little as $0 for Nurtec ODT." Jones added, "We are working closely with the advocacy community and physicians to share these resources with their constituents and ensure people with migraine have access to the resources they need." prescribers and insurance companies to verify patient benefits and research all alternative assistance options for the prescribed medication or device. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved rimegepant for the acute treatment of migraine in adults on February 27, 2020.Ī patient savings rogram for rimegepant is currently available for eligible commercially insured individuals. Rimegepant is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. Rimegepant, which disperses almost instantly in an individual's mouth without the need for water, works by blocking the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor, treating a root cause of migraine. Rimegepant (Nurotec Biohaven, New Haven, CT), a newly approved acute migraine treatment, is also now available by prescription in US pharmacies.
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