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About Gattex

TEDUGLUTIDE treats short bowel syndrome (SBS). It works by helping your body absorb more nutrients and fluids from food and drink. This can help reduce the amount of intravenous nutrition needed.

How to get Gattex

If you've been prescribed Gattex or are considering it, we'll walk you through what you need to know about this specialty medication.

About Gattex

TEDUGLUTIDE treats short bowel syndrome (SBS). It works by helping your body absorb more nutrients and fluids from food and drink. This can help reduce the amount of intravenous nutrition needed.

How to get Gattex

If you've been prescribed Gattex or are considering it, we'll walk you through what you need to know about this specialty medication.

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Gattex is a specialty medication, which means it's costly and requires more steps than usual in order to get it. We break down the process for you.

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About Gattex

Get prescriptionYour doctor assesses you and your needs. They send your prescription to a preferred specialty pharmacy.

Get a call from the specialty pharmacyThis drug is only available at specialty pharmacies. Your insurance plan may affect which pharmacy you can use. The specialty pharmacy contacts you for more info. Keep an eye out for an unfamiliar number that calls you.

Wait for insurance approvalThis is also called prior authorization. The specialty pharmacy handles this for you, but they need to contact you with important information to get the medication approved.How long does this take?

Schedule deliveryMost specialty pharmacies deliver medications by mail because of the storage and special instructions required.

Learn more about Gattex

How to Write an Appeal Letter to Your Health Insurance Provider

Does Insurance Cover Biosimilars?

How a Patient Advocacy Group Helped Me Afford My Medication

What is Step Therapy? How to Get Insurance to Pay for Your ‘Non-Preferred’ Medication

A Guide to Medication Formularies

What Should You Do If Your Medication Isn’t Covered by Insurance? 4 Tips and Tactics

What Is Prior Authorization? A Look at the Process and Tips For Approval

What Are Manufacturer Copay Cards?

What Are Patient Assistance Programs?

About Gattex

Get prescriptionYour doctor assesses you and your needs. They send your prescription to a preferred specialty pharmacy.

Get a call from the specialty pharmacyThis drug is only available at specialty pharmacies. Your insurance plan may affect which pharmacy you can use. The specialty pharmacy contacts you for more info. Keep an eye out for an unfamiliar number that calls you.

Wait for insurance approvalThis is also called prior authorization. The specialty pharmacy handles this for you, but they need to contact you with important information to get the medication approved.How long does this take?

Schedule deliveryMost specialty pharmacies deliver medications by mail because of the storage and special instructions required.

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