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About sapropterin

SAPROPTERIN treats high phenylalanine levels in people with phenylketonuria (PKU). It works by helping your body break down phenylalanine. This prevents it from building up in the blood. Changes to diet are often combined with this medication.

How to get Sapropterin

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

How to get Sapropterin

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

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How to get this medication

Sapropterin 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 sapropterin

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 Sapropterin

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?

Sapropterin

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.

About sapropterin

Other Enzyme Replacement Therapies

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