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For reimbursement support, contact R-Pharm US Access and Support in one of the following ways:

Call the Support Center at 1-855-991-7277, 8 AM to 8 PM ET, Monday through Friday

Fax the Support Center at 1-877-541-7813

Download and complete the forms as directed below:
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R-Pharm US Access and Support enrollment form

Fill out this form with the help of your doctor or nurse to enroll in the R-Pharm US Access and Support program. This program offers helpful access and support resources. It can help review what benefits are covered under your plan for R-Pharm US medicines. It can also assist with the cost of your medicine if you have no active insurance.
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R-Pharm US Access and Support patient authorization form

Fill out this form to allow the R-Pharm US Access and Support program to provide you with services and assistance. This form should be used only if you filled out an R-Pharm US Access and Support enrollment form but did not sign it.

The information provided is intended for use by individuals involved with reimbursement support.

The accurate completion of reimbursement or coverage-related documentation is the responsibility of the healthcare provider and patient. R-Pharm US and its agents make no guarantee regarding reimbursement for any service or item.

Indications and Important Safety Informationexpand

What is IXEMPRA® (ixabepilone)?

IXEMPRA is used alone or with another cancer medicine called capecitabine to treat locally advanced breast cancer or breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) when certain other medicines have not worked or no longer work. It is not known if IXEMPRA is safe and effective in children.

Important Safety Information about IXEMPRA

Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver function before you begin receiving IXEMPRA and as needed while you are receiving IXEMPRA. If blood tests show that you have liver problems, do not receive injections of IXEMPRA along with the medicine capecitabine. Taking these two medicines together if you have liver problems increases your chance of serious problems. These include serious infection and death due to a very low white blood cell count (neutropenia).

You should not have your injection of IXEMPRA if you:

Before you receive IXEMPRA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. IXEMPRA and certain other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. IXEMPRA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how IXEMPRA works. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare provider.

How will I receive IXEMPRA?

What should I avoid while receiving IXEMPRA?

IXEMPRA may cause serious side effects. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following while taking IXEMPRA:

The most common side effects of IXEMPRA when used alone or with capecitabine may include:

IXEMPRA may cause fertility problems in females and males, which may affect your ability to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility.

If you have any questions about your health or your medicines, talk with your healthcare provider.

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