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OnCall Orencia Support Program

You don’t have to go through treatment alone, because ORENCIA On Call™ is here to help. Sign up for the support program that can assist you with the cost of treatment, while also giving you access to 24/7 support.

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Pay as little as $5 per month (terms and conditions apply)

ORENCIA On Call™ can offer you financial support if you need help paying for treatment. In fact, if you’re eligible for co-pay support, you could pay as little as $5 for treatment per month.* You'll need commercial health insurance that pays for ORENCIA, but does not cover the full cost.

Then we’ll work together to figure out how much your insurance covers, and how we can assist you when it comes to cost.

If you qualify for support*:

  • Your out-of-pocket drug cost may be as little as $5 per one-month supply
  • There is no monthly benefit limit
  • You may use the card 13 times per calendar year, up to a maximum benefit of $15,000

*Terms and Conditions apply

How you get co-pay support depends on how you take ORENCIA

For self-injection
The first step to unlock co-pay support is to sign up for a card.

Sign up for a card

For intravenous (IV) infusion
The first step to unlock co-pay support is to ask your doctor to start the process. You don't need a co-pay card to start saving.

If you already have a card, you can…

Need a replacement card?
Call 1-844-435-3688.

Have additional questions
about coverage?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions.

More about the cost of ORENCIA

It’s normal to be curious about the cost of your treatment. That’s why Bristol Myers Squibb created a helpful resource to help you understand how much ORENCIA costs. Find out more about the pricing for self-injection, as well as the pricing for IV.

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We’re here to help you around the clock

You deserve dedicated support while you’re taking ORENCIA. That’s why ORENCIA On Call™ provides a variety of free tools and resources to help you sort through any questions you may have.

Your Care Counselor is available 24/7*† from the day you start ORENCIA

On Day 1 of treatment, you’ll be assigned a personal Care Counselor who will work with you on things like insurance coverage and questions about treatment.

 

Trained nurses are standing by to answer your questions about ORENCIA

You might have a lot of questions once you start treatment. That’s why your Care Counselor can connect you to a trained nurse at any time.

 

 

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You’re taking ORENCIA—now what? Receive emails that are customized to your personal preferences. They’ll contain helpful tips for living with RA, as well as the ins and outs of treatment itself.

See what else On Call can offer. Download the brochure

Live chat is available 8 AM to midnight EST. ORENCIA Care Counselors are available 24/7 at 1-800-ORENCIA
(1-800-673-6242). ORENCIA nurses are available for assistance Monday through Friday,
8 AM to 8 PM EST. At all other times, nurses will usually return your calls within 30 to 60 minutes. Response times may vary in Puerto Rico.

Care Counselors and nurse support can provide general information about ORENCIA but may not provide medical advice. Your doctor is the best source of information about your health.

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Important Facts About ORENCIA® (abatacept)

This is a summary of important information that you need to know in order to take ORENCIA safely. Work with the healthcare provider to make the treatment suitable and safe for you or your loved one. Keep this information, so you can refer to it before and during your treatment.

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What is ORENCIA?

ORENCIA (abatacept) is a prescription biologic medicine for:

Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

ORENCIA is used to reduce signs and symptoms of moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in adults 18 years and older. Taking ORENCIA may prevent further damage to your bones and joints, and may help your ability to perform daily activities. ORENCIA may help those who are not getting the results they need with other medicines for RA.

In adults, ORENCIA may be used alone or with other RA treatments other than Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors or biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs), such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists (also called TNFblockers). TNF-blockers are a type of RA medication, and include such treatments as Enbrel® (etanercept), Humira® (adalimumab), and Remicade® (infliximab).

Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pJIA):

ORENCIA is used to reduce signs and symptoms of moderate to severe polyarticular JIA in patients 2 years of age and older. ORENCIA may be used alone or with methotrexate (MTX).

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

ORENCIA is used to reduce signs and symptoms of active Psoriatic Arthritis in people 2 years of age and older. In adults, ORENCIA may be used alone or with other non-biologic PsA treatments. In children, ORENCIA can be used alone or with methotrexate.

ORENCIA should not be used with other strong medicines that affect the immune system, such as bDMARDs and JAK inhibitors.

  • ORENCIA is for adults 18 years and older with moderate to
    severe RA.
  • ORENCIA is for patients 2 years of age and older with moderate to
    severe pJIA or active PsA.
  • ORENCIA should not be used with bDMARDs and JAK
    inhibitors.
  • ORENCIA has not been studied in children under 2 years
    of age.
  • ORENCIA has not been studied in children for uses other
    than pJIA.
 

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before starting ORENCIA?

  • Talk to your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if:
    • You have any kind of infection, as you may have a higher chance of getting serious side effects from an infection while taking ORENCIA. Infections include:
      • Small infections (such as an open cut or sore) to whole body infections (such as the flu).
      • Any infection that will not go away or a history of infections that keep coming back.
      • Viral hepatitis, a viral infection that affects the liver. Tell your healthcare provider if you have or have ever had viral hepatitis. Before starting ORENCIA, your healthcare provider may examine you for hepatitis.
      • Tuberculosis (TB), a type of lung infection. Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had TB or a positive skin test for TB, or have recently been in close contact with someone who has ever had TB. Before starting ORENCIA, your healthcare provider may check you for TB or do a skin test. Call your healthcare provider if you notice any symptoms of TB, including: a cough that does not go away, weight loss, fever, or night sweats.
    • You have allergies to the ingredients of ORENCIA. For a list of ingredients, see What are the ingredients in ORENCIA? in the Patient Information section of the Full Prescribing Information.
    • You have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a type of lung disease.
    • You have diabetes. and use a blood glucose monitor to check your blood sugar (blood glucose) levels.
      • ORENCIA for IV (given through a needle placed in a vein) contains maltose, a type of sugar, that can give false high blood sugar readings with certain types of blood glucose monitors on the day of ORENCIA infusion. Your healthcare provider may tell you to use a different way to monitor your blood sugar levels.
      • ORENCIA for SC injection (injected under the skin) does not contain maltose. You do not need to change your blood sugar monitoring if you are using ORENCIA subcutaneously.
    • You have a family or personal history of skin cancer, or see any growths or changes in the appearance of your skin during or after treatment with ORENCIA. Some people treated with ORENCIA have developed skin cancer.
  • Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical treatments, including if:
    • You are scheduled to have surgery.
    • You recently received or are scheduled to receive vaccinations. If you are receiving ORENCIA, and for 3 months after you stop receiving ORENCIA, you should not take live vaccines.
    • You are taking:
      • Other medications for RA, pJIA, or PsA.
      • Prescription medications or over-the-counter medications.
      • Vitamins or herbal supplements.
  • Let your healthcare provider know if you are a woman who is:
    • Pregnant or considering pregnancy. It is not known if ORENCIA can harm an unborn baby. If ORENCIA is taken during pregnancy, talk to your healthcare provider before your baby receives any vaccines.
    • There is a registry for pregnant women exposed to ORENCIA. The purpose of this registry is to check the health of the pregnant mother and her child. Women are encouraged to call the registry themselves or ask their healthcare provider to contact the registry for them by calling
      1-877-311-8972.
    • Breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if ORENCIA passes into breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you use ORENCIA.

What should I avoid while I am on ORENCIA?

ORENCIA and other medicines may affect each other, which could cause serious side effects. You should avoid taking ORENCIA with other biologics that may affect your immune system. Doing so may increase your chances of getting a serious infection.

  • Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other biologic medicines, such as:
  • Enbrel® (etanercept)
  • Humira® (adalimumab)
  • Remicade® (infliximab)
  • Kineret® (anakinra)
  • Rituxan® (rituximab)
  • Simponi® (golimumab)
  • Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol)
  • Actemra® (tocilizumab)
 
  • Talk to your healthcare provider before you begin to take anything new or if you have any changes to your medications during your treatment with ORENCIA. It is a good idea to keep an up-to-date list of all of your medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements on hand to show your doctors and pharmacists.
 

What are the possible side effects of ORENCIA?

This is a list of some of the possible side effects of ORENCIA for your reference.

  • Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that may be bothering you. Your healthcare provider can work with you to manage side effects throughout your treatment.

Serious side effects

Serious side effects are those that may require medical treatment or hospitalization, cause permanent damage, or be life-threatening or sometimes even fatal. Talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns you may have.

  • Infections. ORENCIA can make you more likely to get infections or make the infections that you have worse. In some cases, these infections have been fatal. Symptoms of an infection include:
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Warm, red, or painful skin
  • Feeling very tired
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Call your healthcare provider right away if you feel sick or have any of the symptoms of an infection.
  • Allergic reactions. Allergic reactions can happen with ORENCIA. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
    • Hives
    • Swollen face, eyelids, lips, or tongue
    • Trouble breathing
  • Seek urgent medical attention if you have any of the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
  • If you have the hepatitis B virus, talk to your healthcare provider as hepatitis B can become an active infection while you use ORENCIA. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests before treatment with ORENCIA to check if you have hepatitis B.
  • If you are receiving or are scheduled to receive vaccinations, it is important to know that:
    • You should not receive live vaccines while taking ORENCIA.
    • You can receive non-live vaccines, such as pneumococcal and inactivated influenza (flu) vaccines.
    • ORENCIA may also cause some other vaccinations to be less effective.
  • Talk to your healthcare provider about your vaccination plans.
  • If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you may experience breathing problems more often while taking ORENCIA. Call your healthcare provider if you experience any of the following:
    • Worsened COPD
    • Cough
    • Trouble breathing
  • Certain kinds of cancer (malignancies) have been reported in people using ORENCIA. It is not known if ORENCIA increases your chances of developing certain kinds of cancer.

Most common side effects

The most common side effects of ORENCIA include:

    • Headache
    • Upper respiratory tract infection
    • Sore throat
    • Nausea

In children and adolescents, other side effects may include:

    • Diarrhea
    • Cough
    • Fever
    • Abdominal pain

These are not all of the possible side effects of ORENCIA. If you have any questions or want more information about side effects, ask your healthcare provider.

If you experience any side effects and would like to report them to the FDA, you can call
1-800-FDA-1088.

 

How will I receive ORENCIA?

ORENCIA is available in two forms, as intravenous (IV) infusions and as subcutaneous (SC) injections. Work with your healthcare provider to determine the right treatment plan for you or your child.

ORENCIA IV infusion is given by a healthcare provider through a vein in your arm.

  • ORENCIA IV is approved for children
    6 years and older.
  • ORENCIA IV has not been studied in children under the age of 6.
  • ORENCIA IV is not approved for PsA in children. 
  • You will receive your first three infusions 2 weeks apart from each other (Weeks 0, 2, and 4). After that, you will receive an infusion every
    4 weeks.
  • Each infusion takes about
    30 minutes, though actual time in the clinic will be longer.

ORENCIA SC injection is a shot that is given just under your skin. It is available as a prefilled syringe or ClickJect™ Autoinjector.

  • pJIA and pediatric PsA patients may self-inject with ORENCIA or the patient’s caregiver may administer ORENCIA if both the healthcare practitioner and the parent/legal guardian determine it is appropriate.
  • The ability of pediatric patients to
    self-inject with the autoinjector has not been tested.

If your healthcare provider decides that your injections can be given at home, you or your caregiver will receive training on how to prepare and inject ORENCIA. Do not try to inject ORENCIA until you have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider.


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