Enbrel (etanercept)

Filled with a prescription and delivered free to your door, with help on prior authorization.

Enbrel is a biologic medicine called a TNF blocker. It blocks TNF, a protein that plays a part in inflammation (swelling and irritation).

MedRx Infusion can fill Enbrel with a prescription and deliver it free to your door.

What Enbrel is prescribed for

Rheumatoid arthritis: adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (a disease where the immune system attacks the joints), alone or with methotrexate.
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis: children 2 years and older with moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (childhood arthritis in many joints).
Psoriatic arthritis: adults with psoriatic arthritis (joint pain and swelling linked to psoriasis), with or without methotrexate.
Juvenile psoriatic arthritis: children 2 years and older with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis.
Ankylosing spondylitis: adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine).
Plaque psoriasis: adults and children 4 years and older with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (a skin condition with thick, scaly patches) who may benefit from medicine that treats the whole body (systemic therapy) or light therapy (phototherapy).

A prescription is required. Your prescriber decides whether Enbrel is right for you.

How Enbrel is given

Injection under the skin, given by you or a caregiver, after training. A nurse can show you or a caregiver how to give it.

Storage: Keep Enbrel in the refrigerator in its original carton to protect it from light and damage. Do not freeze or shake it; if needed, you can keep it at room temperature one time for up to 30 days, but then do not put it back in the refrigerator.

Before you start

Before the first dose, your prescriber may ask for:

a test for tuberculosis (TB)
a check for past hepatitis B infection, if you are at risk
a check that your vaccines are up to date

Important safety information: This medicine has a boxed warning about the risk of serious infections, including tuberculosis (TB), and certain cancers, such as lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system).

Read the Medication Guide and the full Enbrel prescribing information, and ask your prescriber or our pharmacists about side effects. Our pharmacists are on call 24 hours a day.

Insurance and prior authorization

Health plans often require prior authorization for Enbrel. Our intake team checks your coverage and works with your prescriber’s office on the paperwork before your first delivery.

The manufacturer runs a support program, Enbrel Co-Pay Program and Amgen SupportPlus, that may help eligible patients with costs and access.

How to refer a patient

Offices can call (844) 671-2600 or fax a referral to (844) 671-2601. Use the Rheumatology Referral Form (PDF).

The manufacturer also publishes Enbrel support and benefit verification request form for providers (Amgen SupportPlus).

Questions

01Does MedRx Infusion fill Enbrel?

Yes. MedRx Infusion can fill Enbrel with a prescription and deliver it free to your door. Our intake team confirms access and coverage for each patient.

02What is Enbrel used for?

Enbrel is approved for rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and plaque psoriasis. Your prescriber decides whether it is right for you.

03Can Enbrel be given at home?

Yes. You or a caregiver can give Enbrel at home after training, and a nurse can show you how. Your prescriber decides which form is right for you.

04Does insurance cover Enbrel?

Coverage depends on your health plan, and many plans require prior authorization. Our intake team checks your coverage before your first delivery.

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