To help you learn more about DUPIXENT and topics associated with it, we’ve provided answers to the most common questions. As always, be sure to ask your doctor any additional questions you may have.
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DUPIXENT is a biologic medication indicated for the treatment of six conditions:
DUPIXENT is a biologic. Biologics are specialty medicines made inside living cells and designed to target specific parts of the immune system involved in a particular disease. They are processed in the body differently than oral or topical medications. To be effective and work properly, most biologics are delivered by injection.
DUPIXENT blocks the signaling of two key sources of Type 2 inflammation (IL-4 and IL-13). This inflammation is an important
component in the development of asthma, eczema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, eosinophilic esophagitis, and prurigo nodularis.
To learn more, explore our How DUPIXENT Works pages for your condition:
Do not use DUPIXENT if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT.
Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines; have asthma and use an asthma medicine; or have atopic dermatitis, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, eosinophilic esophagitis, prurigo nodularis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and also have asthma. Do not change or stop your other medicines, including corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine, without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by those medicines to come back.
DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of DUPIXENT include:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the
possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report
negative side effects to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines; have asthma and use an asthma medicine; or have atopic dermatitis, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, eosinophilic esophagitis, prurigo nodularis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and also have asthma. Do not change or stop your other medicines, including corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine, without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by those medicines to come back.
DUPIXENT is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) at different injection sites. Do not try to inject
DUPIXENT until you have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age or older, it is
recommended that DUPIXENT be administered by or under the supervision of an adult. In children 6 months to less than 12
years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver. The DUPIXENT Pre-filled Pen is only for use in adults and children 2
years of age and older. The DUPIXENT Pre-filled Syringe is for use in adults and children 6 months of age and older.
Your healthcare provider will tell you how much DUPIXENT to inject and how often to inject it.
Get dosing information for each condition:
Get the Pre-filled Syringe Instructions For Use
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 200 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 200 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 300 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 300 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Get the Pre-filled Pen (Ages 2+ Years) Instructions For Use
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 200 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 200 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 300 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 300 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DUPIXENT can be injected into the thigh, stomach (except for the 2 inches around the belly button), or outer area of
the upper
arm (if caregiver injects). A different site should be chosen each time DUPIXENT is
injected.
Get the Pre-filled Syringe Instructions For Use
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 200 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 200 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 300 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 300 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Get the Pre-filled Pen (Ages 2+ Years) Instructions For Use
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 200 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 200 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
EMAIL YOURSELF THE 300 MG INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DOWNLOAD THE 300 MG
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
If your dose schedule is every week and you miss a dose of DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection as soon as possible and
start a new every-week dose schedule from the time you remember to take your DUPIXENT injection.
If your dose schedule is every other week and you miss a dose of DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from
the missed dose, then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within 7 days, wait until the next
scheduled dose to give your DUPIXENT injection.
If your dose schedule is every 4 weeks and you miss a dose of DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from the
missed dose, then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within 7 days, start a new every-4-week
dose schedule from the time you remember to take your DUPIXENT injection.
Speak with your healthcare provider before making any change to your treatment regimen.
SET UP INJECTIONNo, you should always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for dosing and how to give injections.
Yes. You can continue to receive injection support from your doctor or our Injection Support Center, or if your doctor decides
that you or your caretaker can give injections, your doctor will train you. Do not self-administer DUPIXENT unless you have
been trained by a doctor. Patients enrolled in DUPIXENT MyWay® will also have access to their Nurse Educator to help with
supplemental training.
For more information about DUPIXENT support and services, you can enroll in DUPIXENT MyWay®, a program that can provide:
Sign up or call a support coordinator at 1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936) to learn more.
LEARN ABOUTEach person may respond differently to DUPIXENT. Speak with your healthcare provider if you have questions regarding how
long you’ll need to take DUPIXENT.
While taking DUPIXENT, patients will not need to adjust their usual diet. If you have questions about a particular food while
taking DUPIXENT, notify your healthcare provider.
Be sure to speak with your healthcare provider.
DUPIXENT should be refrigerated between 36 °F to 46 °F in the original carton to protect from light. If necessary, DUPIXENT may be
kept at room temperature up to 77 °F (25 °C) for a maximum of 14 days. Do not store above 77 °F (25 °C). After removal from
the refrigerator, DUPIXENT must be used within 14 days or discarded.
Do not heat or put DUPIXENT into direct sunlight.
Do not freeze. Do not shake.
Please refer to the DUPIXENT Instructions for Use for complete storage instructions.
Whether you are traveling or not, it’s important to store the syringes in the original carton to protect them from light.
Store refrigerated between 36 °F to 46 °F (2 °C to 8 °C) in the original carton to protect from light. If necessary, Pre-filled Syringes
and Pre-filled Pens may be kept at room temperature up to 77 °F (25 °C) for a maximum of 14 days. Do not store above 77 °F
(25 °C). After removal from the refrigerator, DUPIXENT must be used within 14 days or discarded.
You can use our Cost and Coverage Tool to learn more about cost information for your insurance situation. For the
most
accurate information regarding your cost and dispensing of DUPIXENT, speak directly with your insurance
provider, who
knows the details of your plan.
Specialty pharmacies can fill your prescription. These pharmacies can:
Notify your specialty pharmacy. In fact, when you take medications that require refills regularly over time, it’s always good to
periodically check that your pharmacies have your most up-to-date insurance information on file. This can help you avoid
potential delays in getting your prescription.
Contact 1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936) to speak to a DUPIXENT MyWay® Support Team Member if you have additional
questions.
With the DUPIXENT MyWay Copay Card, eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0* copay per fill of
DUPIXENT (maximum of $13,000† per patient per calendar year) if they meet the eligibility requirements, including:
You can request copay reimbursement if:
Submit your request for reimbursement.
GET STARTEDThrough the Patient Assistance Program, qualified patients who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover DUPIXENT
could receive DUPIXENT at no cost.
Those who may qualify must be at least 18 years of age or older, a resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, Guam, or the USVI, and demonstrate a financial need with a total annual adjusted gross income of $100,000 or
less.
The DUPIXENT MyWay team will research each patient’s situation and determine eligibility. For more information, call
1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936), option 1.
If you do not have insurance that covers your prescription medications, or if your insurance does not cover DUPIXENT, you can
typically expect to pay the list price shown above plus any additional pharmacy charges. The price you pay varies from
pharmacy to pharmacy.
If you need help paying for your prescription, the DUPIXENT MyWay® Patient Assistance Program may be able to help. Patients
will need to meet the eligibility criteria, including household income, to qualify. The DUPIXENT MyWay team can research each
patient's situation and determine eligibility.
If you have any additional questions about this pricing information, please call DUPIXENT MyWay at 1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936).