Ibandronate (ibandronate sodium)
Filled with a prescription and delivered free to your door, with help on prior authorization.
Ibandronate injection is a bisphosphonate, a bone medicine given into a vein. It slows down the cells that break down bone (osteoclasts).
MedRx Infusion can fill Ibandronate with a prescription and deliver it free to your door.
What Ibandronate is prescribed for
- Osteoporosis after menopause: women past menopause who have osteoporosis (thin, weak bones), to treat it.
A prescription is required. Your prescriber decides whether Ibandronate is right for you.
How Ibandronate is given
IV infusion, given by a healthcare professional. When your prescriber agrees it can be given at home, we send a skilled nurse from an accredited nursing agency to give it.
Storage: If you keep it at home before your visit, store it at room temperature, 68°F to 77°F. Short periods between 59°F and 86°F are OK.
Before you start
Before the first dose, your prescriber may ask for:
- a blood test of kidney function (creatinine) before each dose
- a mouth exam
- treatment of low blood calcium, low vitamin D or other bone and mineral problems first
Read the Medication Guide and the full Ibandronate 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 Ibandronate. Our intake team checks your coverage and works with your prescriber’s office on the paperwork before your first delivery.
How to refer a patient
Offices can call (844) 671-2600 or fax a referral to (844) 671-2601. Use the Osteoporosis Referral Form (PDF).
Questions
01Does MedRx Infusion fill Ibandronate?
Yes. MedRx Infusion can fill Ibandronate with a prescription and deliver it free to your door. Our intake team confirms access and coverage for each patient.
02What is Ibandronate used for?
Ibandronate is approved for osteoporosis after menopause. Your prescriber decides whether it is right for you.
03Can Ibandronate be given at home?
It can be, when your prescriber agrees. We send a skilled nurse from an accredited nursing agency to give Ibandronate at home.
04Does insurance cover Ibandronate?
Coverage depends on your health plan, and many plans require prior authorization. Our intake team checks your coverage before your first delivery.
Send a referral
Intake handles benefits investigation, prior authorization and scheduling.
Send a referralFax
(844) 671-2601
Send a completed referral form