At BioMatrix, we provide individualized specialty pharmacy services and support for patients requiring specialty and infused medications. We empower patients to live each day to its fullest potential.
Here we provide support resources for patients taking Pomalyst® (pomalidomide) capsules. This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace directives from your physician or pharmacist. Refer to Pomalyst Prescribing Information1, Medication Guide2, and website3 for more information. Never make any adjustments to your treatment plan without speaking to your physician or pharmacist first.
Drug Profile and Indicated Use
According to the Pomalyst Prescribing Information1 and its website3, Pomalyst is an oral drug that works to fight multiple myeloma. As an immune-modulating therapy similar to Revlimid®, Pomalyst in combination with dexamethasone (a steroid used to treat inflammation) continues to fight multiple myeloma when it stops responding to Revlimid. Immune-modulating therapies alter the way the immune system works. Pomalyst alters the immune system by:
Enhancing the function of certain cells used by the immune system to fight myeloma
Targeting and killing myeloma cells, even those resistant to Revlimid
Helping prevent new myeloma cell growth by starving them of blood
Support Resources for Patients Taking Pomalyst
Pomalyst Resources and Support4 is designed to:
Provide tips on how to talk about multiple myeloma with your doctor and family
Stay organized with your treatment schedule and doctor appointments
Find organizations that provide support and education around multiple myeloma
Download other helpful tools and resources to learn about Pomalyst
Pricing Information and Financial Support
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) provides information on the list price of Pomalyst, though individual out-of-pocket costs may vary depending on indication, dosing, and health plan coverage. As far as insurance coverage, it states on their Pricing Information website5:
If you have commercial insurance…
• Patients pay: $32/month (on average)
• 92% of Patients pay: $50/month or less
• BMS offers a Co-Pay Assistance Program where you could pay as little as $0/month
If you have Medicare (depending on your specific Medicare benefits)…
Your pharmacy coverage determines your cost—ie whether you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage (a.k.a., Part C), your coverage phase, and your income level.
• 75% of Medicare patients pay: $0/month.
• You may be eligible for Low-Income Subsidy, aka “Extra Help”
Learn more about Medicare drug coverage here.
Learn more about Low-Income Subsidy here.
If you have Medicaid (depending on your state plan)…
• Patients pay: $0 to $20/month
Find out if you qualify for Medicaid, and get more information about co-payments in your state here.
If you do not have insurance coverage…
You can expect to pay the list price found here. However, you can call 1-800-861-0048 to explore potential financial support options.
BMS also has patient access and reimbursement assistance through a program called BMS Access Support®. This program helps patients understand their insurance coverage, helps connect patients with programs/services that could help with treatment costs, and provides additional resources to help with treatment access and reimbursement needs. Learn more here.
For additional information on financial support options through Bristol Myers Squibb, call 1-800-861-0048, 8 AM–8 PM EST, Monday–Friday or click here.
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References
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. (2020). Prescribing Information. https://packageinserts.bms.com/pi/pi_pomalyst.pdf
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. (2020). Medication Guide Pomalyst® (POM-uh-list) (Pomalidomide) Capsules. https://packageinserts.bms.com/medguide/medguide_pomalyst.pdf
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. (2021). Pomalyst® (Pomalidomide) Capsules. https://www.pomalyst.com
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. (2021). Pomalyst® (Pomalidomide) Capsules. You Have Our Support. https://www.pomalyst.com/resources
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. (2021). Pomalyst Pricing Information. https://www.bmspricinginformation.com/pomalyst#
