CIBINQO
Used for Eczema
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Manufactured by Pfizer
*You can pay as little as $0 per fill using Drug Coupons or Patient Assistance Programs. Subject to applicability & eligibility requirements.
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CIBINQO key facts
What is CIBINQO?
CIBINQO is the brand name for abrocitinib and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is CIBINQO available in?
CIBINQO is available as a 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg oral tablet.
What is CIBINQO used for?
CIBINQO is a JAK inhibitor and is used to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in people age 12 years and older who didn’t respond to other treatments.
How does CIBINQO work?
CIBINQO is a janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme (protein) called JAK in the body that plays a role in inflammation. By stopping this enzyme from working, CIBINQO lowers inflammation to relieve symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
How do I take CIBINQO?
CIBINQO is typically started at 100 mg by mouth once a day. Your provider might raise your dose to 200 mg once a day if your skin symptoms haven’t improved after 3 months. Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems, if you’re taking a medication that interacts with CIBINQO, if your body breaks down CIBINQO poorly based on genetic testing, or if you’re having side effects.
Is it safe for me to take CIBINQO?
CIBINQO is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. Antiplatelet therapies except for low-dose aspirin (≤81 mg daily), during the
first 3 months of treatment.
CIBINQO Common Side Effects
Common side effects of CIBINQO:
- Nausea
- Common cold
- Headache
- Acne
CIBINQO Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with CIBINQO. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Stroke: sudden weakness in your body, trouble speaking, confusion, dizziness
- Arterial thrombosis (blood clot in the heart): chest pain; short of breath; pain in the jaw, neck, or back; feeling weak or light-headed
- Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung): cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, racing heart
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the leg): leg cramp, swelling, pain, muscle tightness
- Serious bleeds: bleed or bruise easily, bleeding that’s hard to stop, coughing blood, stomach pain, blood in urine or stool
- Serious infections: fever, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, weakness, cough, stomach pain, sweating, chills, burning when you urinate, urinating more often
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on CIBINQO
The following medications may interact with CIBINQO:
- Strong inhibitors of CYP2C19: The recommended dose is 50 mg daily or 100 mg once daily for those patients who are not responding to 50 mg once daily
- Moderate to strong inhibitors of both CYP2C19 and CYP2C9, or strong
- CYP2C19 or CYP2C9 inducers: Avoid concomitant use.
- P-gp substrate where small concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities: Monitor or titrate dosage of P-gp substrate
Who makes CIBINQO?
Pfizer
Is CIBINQO safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if CIBINQO will harm your unborn baby. Pfizer has a registry for women who take CIBINQO during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to check the health of you and your baby. If you are pregnant or become pregnant during
treatment with CIBINQO, talk to your healthcare provider about how you can join this pregnancy registry, or you may contact the registry at 1-877-311-3770 or The CIBINQO Pregnancy Registry
.
The FDA's medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients and consumers.
Learn more about reporting side effects in the USDrug Savings Guide
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How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my CIBINQO prescription?
After you create a FREE account with NowPatient, you will have access to 4 programs that can help lower the cost of your CIBINQO prescription
Applicability to each program will be dependent on your insurance status.
How do the NowPatient CIBINQO savings programs work?
After you have created your FREE account with NowPatient, you can access the various programs from your account dashboard. Each program has clear instructions on how to check your eligibility. You can see how the process works by clicking on the feature link below and seeing the ‘How it works’ steps.
Drug Coupon and Patient Assistance Programs require an eligibility quiz to be completed.
Are the NowPatient CIBINQO savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?
No. Each program has its own eligibility and applicability requirements. The table below shows if a program is available to you, based on your insurance status.
| Rx Advantage Card* for CIBINQO | Canadian Prescription Savings* for CIBINQO | CIBINQO Drug Coupon* | CIBINQO Patient Assistance Program* | |
| Insured (federal, state or government) | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Insured (Commercial or Private) | Available | Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Uninsured | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Insured but without pharmacy benefit or drug coverage | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
*This is not insurance.
Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of CIBINQO?
No. Each program has applicability requirements. Please see below
| Rx Advantage Card* for CIBINQO | Canadian Prescription Savings* for CIBINQO | CIBINQO Drug Coupon* | CIBINQO Patient Assistance Program* | |
| Brand | Yes | Yes | Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company | Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Generic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
*This is not insurance.
If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the CIBINQO savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?
If you are insured with Medicare and the CIBINQO drug savings options are not applicable to you and still remain unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
The government site is easy to use and after you have selected your state, it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.
People who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid are called ‘dual eligibles’.
If you are denied Medicaid for CIBINQO, and you are still unable to afford your copay or co-insurance element (for example if you are in the coverage gap or Donut Hole) then you may be eligible for a federal support program like Low Income Subsidy. To be eligible for Low Income Subsidy, you need to be a resident in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. You can check eligibility online at SSA Medicare D Extra Help. You can also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the CIBINQO prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If you are uninsured or underinsured (for example, CIBINQO is not covered by your plan) and the drug savings options are not applicable or still unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.
If you are denied and all else fails, and if you have been prescribed CIBINQO for an FDA-approved indication, you can call the pharmaceutical company to see if they have any other assistance programs.
I am commercially or privately insured and none of the CIBINQO prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If your medication is not covered by your plan, you can you can appeal your insurance company’s decision. Sometimes, a formal appeal can result in the drug being covered if it is deemed medically necessary.
If you cannot afford your copay, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
However, being privately insured might complicate your eligibility for Medicaid, as having private insurance may be considered in the financial eligibility assessment.
The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. If you qualify, state Medicaid may cover the full cost of your medication.
If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the CIBINQO prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay?
If you have already tried Medicaid and received a denial letter or if you are insured with Medicare and have been denied Low-Income Subsidy, then you can try one of the following organizational support programs:
1. Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for CIBINQO
If you are having trouble paying for your CIBINQO medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for CIBINQO you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:
- Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
- CIBINQO is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
- You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
- You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers CIBINQO
- If CIBINQO is listed on PAN’s list of covered medications
You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.
2. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for CIBINQO
If you are having trouble paying for your CIBINQO medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for CIBINQO you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You live in and are being treated in the United States
- You are insured and your plan covers CIBINQO
- If CIBINQO is listed on the HealthWell Foundation’s list of covered medications
You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.
3. Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for CIBINQO
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your CIBINQO treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for CIBINQO you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You must be currently insured and have coverage for CIBINQO
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
- You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
- Your Income must fall at or below 300% or 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
- Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.
You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.
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NowPatient has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that all material is factually accurate, complete, and current. However, the knowledge and experience of a qualified healthcare professional should always be sought after instead of using the information on this page. Before taking any drug, you should always speak to your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider.
The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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