BETASERON® (interferon beta-1b) should be used with caution in patients with depression. Injection-site necrosis has been reported in 4% of patients in controlled trials. Patients should be advised of the importance of rotating injection sites...continue reading below
Why Early Treatment Matters
Studies suggest that MS causes damage in the early years of the disease.1,2
An Access Specialist can see if you qualify for $0 copay.
As a member of BETAPLUS®, you may get the financial assistance you may need to stay on BETASERON (interferon beta-1b) MS therapy.
$0 Monthly Copay
If you qualify, you pay $0 every month for as long as you're on BETASERON®.* Unlike offers from other MS therapies, this copay offer is available regardless of how long you've been on therapy for MS.
Access Specialists
BETAPLUS Access Specialists work with you to help solve health insurance questions or issues regarding BETASERON coverage. They can also:
Help determine your pharmacy benefits
Help seek prior authorization for your medication
Find out how BETAPLUS can help you afford BETASERON. Call 1-800-788-1467 or become a BETAPLUS member.
*Some restrictions apply. Copay assistance is limited to $9500 per patient per calendar year. Patients who are enrolled in any type of government insurance or reimbursement programs are not eligible. As a condition precedent of the copayment support provided under this program, eg, copay refunds, participating patients and pharmacies are obligated to inform insurance companies and third-party payors of any benefits they receive and the value of this program, as required by contract or otherwise. Void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. Patients enrolled in Bayer's Patient Assistance Program are not eligible.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
BETASERON® (interferon beta-1b) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations. Patients with multiple sclerosis in whom efficacy has been demonstrated include patients who have experienced a first clinical episode and have MRI features consistent with multiple sclerosis.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with depression.
Injection-site necrosis has been reported in 4% of patients in controlled trials. Patients should be advised of the importance of rotating injection sites.
Severe hepatic injury, including cases of hepatic failure, has been reported. Patients should be monitored for liver enzyme elevations while taking BETASERON.
BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders or cardiac disease.
Female patients should be warned about the potential risk to pregnancy.
Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported rarely.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions are lymphopenia (low numbers of a certain kind of white blood cell), Injection-site reaction, asthenia (general weakness), flu-like symptom complex (flu syndrome and/or a combination of at least two Adverse Events from fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness and sweating), headache and pain. Gradual dose titration and use of analgesics during treatment initiation may help reduce flu-like symptoms.
