Affording BETASERON
At Bayer, we're working hard to make BETASERON® (interferon beta-1b) more affordable. Bayer is continually evolving its offerings to better meet your needs, especially in today's challenging economic environment.
$0 Monthly Copay
Qualified people pay $0/month for as long as they are on BETASERON. Unlike offers from other therapies, this offer is available regardless of how long you've been on therapy. And you can take advantage of the savings every month for as long as you're on BETASERON.*
Access Specialists
Access Specialists are people who can help you work with your insurance or managed care company whenever questions or issues arise regarding BETASERON coverage. They can also:
- Help determine your pharmacy benefits
- Seek prior authorization for your medication
- Handle appeals and other coverage issues
Call 1-800-788-1467 or Join BETAPLUS Now.
* 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, e.g. 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
The most commonly reported adverse reactions are lymphopenia, injection-site reaction, asthenia, flu-like symptom complex, headache, and pain. Gradual dose titration and use of analgesics during treatment initiation may help reduce flu-like symptoms. 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. Female patients should be warned about the potential risk to pregnancy. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported rarely. See "Warnings," "Precautions," and "Adverse Reactions" sections of full Prescribing Information.
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.
For important risk and use information, please see the full prescribing information.
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MS Support Program -
The MS support program rated best** by physicians for affordable therapy, copay assistance, and nurse access and training. Access a BETA Nurse 24/7, 365 days a year.
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** In a survey of 199 physicians conducted by JZM/Phoenix Healthcare Practice, BETAPLUS, an MS patient support program for those on Betaseron, was rated "best" for affordable therapy, copay assistance, and nurse access and training, compared to MS support programs from Avonex, Copaxone, and Rebif. Attitude, Awareness and Use Tracking Study Among Physicians June 2008.
- Consider MS Treatments
- When considering treatments, take a closer look at BETASERON.
