Accessing DIACOMIT
As a caregiver to a child with Dravet syndrome, you have enough to worry about. Getting your child’s recommended treatment shouldn’t be on the list. With Biocodex By Your Side, it’s easier than ever to get a prescription filled for DIACOMIT® (stiripentol). DIACOMIT is available through our specialty pharmacy partner and covered by most insurance plans.
Working With Our Specialty Pharmacy Partner
Biocodex has partnered with a national specialty pharmacy that will handle most of the process and deliver DIACOMIT directly to your door. Our partnership is designed to remove access barriers for you and your child’s doctor. Everyone has a role to play to help ensure that your child gets the treatment they need in as fast as one week.
Your role as a caregiver:
- Provide insurance information to the specialty pharmacy.
- Respond to phone calls to coordinate shipments.
- Inform the Biocodex By Your Side team of any changes to:
- Insurance coverage
- Healthcare providers
- Patient or caregiver contact information
Your healthcare provider’s role:
- Fax the specialty pharmacy:
- Completed Patient Enrollment Form
- Insurance information
- A complete prescription
- Patient medical records
- Provide additional documents as required by insurance plans.
- Educate patients and caregivers about DIACOMIT and Dravet syndrome.
The specialty pharmacy’s role:
- Dispense DIACOMIT (stiripentol).
- Process prescriptions and coordinate with insurance companies.
- Help with treatment access through savings and support programs.
- Educate patients and caregivers about medication management.
- Coordinate DIACOMIT shipment and delivery.
Putting Patients First
We aim to make our process as easy as possible, and we’re happy to provide the following services to assist you:
A dedicated Rare Care team that understands Dravet syndrome and DIACOMIT treatment so it can advocate for your child.
A team ready to resolve issues with insurance coverage and prior authorization, so you don’t have to.
Pharmacists on call 24/7 and translation services in 100+ languages to answer your questions or concerns about your child’s DIACOMIT prescription.
Convenient text message reminders (opt-in required) to keep you up to date on the status of your child’s prescription and refill schedule.
Shipment tracking so you know when to expect your DIACOMIT delivery.
Read A Caregiver’s Guide to DIACOMIT
Learn more about starting and accessing DIACOMIT.
Our Patient Savings and Support Programs
Biocodex believes that those who need DIACOMIT should be able to get it, regardless of their financial status or insurance coverage. There are four patient programs in place to ensure that you can easily access treatment.
Quick Start Program:
- Up to 60-day fulfillment of DIACOMIT at no cost to the patient.
- For newly eligible patients experiencing delays in gaining access to treatment.
Bridge Program:
- Up to 60-day fulfillment of DIACOMIT at no cost to the patient.
- For current patients with changes or lapses in their insurance coverage.
Copay Program:
- $0 copay per prescription.
- For eligible patients with commercial insurance.
- Not available for government plans such as Medicare or Medicaid.
Long-Term Patient Assistance Program
- Prescription of DIACOMIT at no cost to the patient.
- For eligible patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
Dravet Syndrome and DIACOMIT Resources
Our library includes a variety of tools and guides to support your treatment journey.
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