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Need help paying for your INTELENCE® (etravirine) prescription?
We want to guide you to programs that may help. Here you'll find the financial assistance programs available for INTELENCE®. We have also listed most of the eligibility requirements for each, so you can narrow your focus to those that best suit your circumstances. Call the programs or visit their websites to learn more.
You may be eligible for one or more of the following programs:
At the current time, patient affordability programs for the selected insurance option are not available for this product. Please check back, as programs change.
The following programs are affiliated with Janssen.
Be sure to visit the program site for program requirements and additional information.
Janssen CarePath Savings Program for INTELENCE®
If you are eligible, the Janssen CarePath Savings Program may provide instant savings on your out-of-pocket costs for INTELENCE®. Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible. Eligible patients with commercial insurance pay $0 each time you fill your prescription, with a $7,500 maximum program benefit per calendar year. Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medications. Terms expire at the end of each calendar year and may change. There is no income requirement. See full eligibility requirements.
The following programs are not affiliated with Janssen.
Be sure to contact the programs directly to get details on eligibility and application requirements, and to see if they have funding available to help you.
State-Sponsored Programs
Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements.
Many states have programs for people with limited income and resources that pay some or all of Medicare's premiums and may pay Medicare deductibles and co-insurance.
Medicare patients who have limited income and resources may qualify for "extra help" to pay for prescription drugs. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program from Medicare provides financial assistance for patients who may otherwise be unable to afford the costs associated with their Medicare Part D plan.
Those who are eligible for LIS may:
Receive assistance paying their monthly premium
Have a reduced or no deductible
Have reduced or no prescription co-insurance and co-payments
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.
Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We only can refer you to a foundation that supports your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.
The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization that is committed to helping eligible patients without insurance coverage receive prescription products donated by Johnson & Johnson operating companies. To see if you might qualify for assistance, please contact a JJPAF program specialist at 800-652-6227 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET) or visit the foundation website at JJPAF.org.
INTELENCE® is a prescription medicine that is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and children 2 years of age and older, who have taken HIV-1 medicines in the past. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
INTELENCE® is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age.
INTELENCE® does not cure HIV infection or AIDS. You must stay on continuous HIV therapy to control your HIV infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses.
Ask your healthcare provider if INTELENCE® is right for you.
What are the possible side effects of INTELENCE®?
INTELENCE® can cause serious side effects including:
Severe skin rash and allergic reactions. Skin rash is a common side effect of INTELENCE®. The risk of getting a skin rash is higher in females. Rarely, rash can be severe and may lead to death. Severe skin rash with blisters or peeling skin, including the area around the mouth or eyes, may happen more frequently in children less than 18 years of age who take INTELENCE® in combination with other HIV-1 medicines than in adults. Call your healthcare provider right away if a rash develops; severe cases may need to be treated in a hospital
If you get a rash with any of the following symptoms, stop taking INTELENCE® and call your healthcare provider right away:
fever
generally ill feeling
extreme tiredness
muscle or joint aches
blisters or sores in mouth
blisters or peeling of the skin
redness or swelling of the eyes
swelling of the mouth, lips, or face
problems breathing
Sometimes allergic reactions can affect body organs, such as your liver. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems:
yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes
dark or tea-colored urine
pale-colored stools (bowel movements)
nausea or vomiting
loss of appetite
pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area
Changes in your immune system can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden
Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV-1 medicines. The cause and long-term health effects of this condition is not known
The most common side effects of INTELENCE® in adults include rash as well as numbness, tingling or pain in the hands or feet
The most common side effects of INTELENCE® in children include rash and diarrhea
This is not a complete list of all side effects. If you experience these or other symptoms, contact your healthcare provider right away.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking INTELENCE®?
Before taking INTELENCE®, tell your healthcare provider if you:
have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during treatment with INTELENCE®
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take INTELENCE®. INTELENCE® can pass to your baby in your breast milk. You should not breastfeed if you have HIV because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements
Do not start a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider
INTELENCE® is a prescription medicine that is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and children 2 years of age and older, who have taken HIV-1 medicines in the past. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
INTELENCE® is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age.
INTELENCE® does not cure HIV infection or AIDS. You must stay on continuous HIV therapy to control your HIV infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses.
Ask your healthcare provider if INTELENCE® is right for you.
What are the possible side effects of INTELENCE®?
INTELENCE® can cause serious side effects including:
Severe skin rash and allergic reactions. Skin rash is a common side effect of INTELENCE®. The risk of getting a skin rash is higher in females. Rarely, rash can be severe and may lead to death. Severe skin rash with blisters or peeling skin, including the area around the mouth or eyes, may happen more frequently in children less than 18 years of age who take INTELENCE® in combination with other HIV-1 medicines than in adults. Call your healthcare provider right away if a rash develops; severe cases may need to be treated in a hospital
If you get a rash with any of the following symptoms, stop taking INTELENCE® and call your healthcare provider right away:
fever
generally ill feeling
extreme tiredness
muscle or joint aches
blisters or sores in mouth
blisters or peeling of the skin
redness or swelling of the eyes
swelling of the mouth, lips, or face
problems breathing
Sometimes allergic reactions can affect body organs, such as your liver. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems:
yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes
dark or tea-colored urine
pale-colored stools (bowel movements)
nausea or vomiting
loss of appetite
pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area
Changes in your immune system can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden
Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV-1 medicines. The cause and long-term health effects of this condition is not known
The most common side effects of INTELENCE® in adults include rash as well as numbness, tingling or pain in the hands or feet
The most common side effects of INTELENCE® in children include rash and diarrhea
This is not a complete list of all side effects. If you experience these or other symptoms, contact your healthcare provider right away.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking INTELENCE®?
Before taking INTELENCE®, tell your healthcare provider if you:
have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during treatment with INTELENCE®
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take INTELENCE®. INTELENCE® can pass to your baby in your breast milk. You should not breastfeed if you have HIV because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements
Do not start a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider