Xeljanz (tofacitinib)

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

Xeljanz is a pill called a JAK inhibitor. It blocks enzymes called Janus kinases (JAKs), which pass along signals inside immune cells that drive inflammation.

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

What Xeljanz is prescribed for

Rheumatoid arthritis: adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis after one or more TNF blockers (a type of biologic medicine) did not work well enough or could not be tolerated.
Psoriatic arthritis: adults and children 2 years and older with active psoriatic arthritis after one or more TNF blockers did not work well enough or could not be tolerated (Xeljanz XR is for adults only).
Ankylosing spondylitis: adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine) after one or more TNF blockers did not work well enough or could not be tolerated.
Ulcerative colitis: adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis after one or more TNF blockers did not work well enough or could not be tolerated.
Polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA): children 2 years and older with active pcJIA (arthritis in many joints that starts in childhood) after one or more TNF blockers did not work well enough or could not be tolerated.

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

How Xeljanz is given

Tablet or capsule by mouth, given by you. We ship it to your door.

Storage: Store the tablets at room temperature, between 68°F and 77°F. Keep the liquid (oral solution) in its original bottle and carton to protect it from light, and throw it away 60 days after opening.

Before you start

Before the first dose, your prescriber may ask for:

a test for tuberculosis (TB)
a blood test for viral hepatitis, such as hepatitis B and C
a complete blood count (CBC)
liver blood tests
bringing your vaccines up to date

Important safety information: This medicine has a boxed warning about serious infections (including TB), death, certain cancers (including lymphoma and lung cancer), major heart problems such as heart attack and stroke, and blood clots. People who smoke now or smoked in the past have a higher risk of cancer and heart problems.

Read the Medication Guide and the full Xeljanz 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 Xeljanz. 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, XELSOURCE and the Xeljanz Co-Pay Savings Program, 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 XELSOURCE prescription and enrollment form.

Questions

01Does MedRx Infusion fill Xeljanz?

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

02What is Xeljanz used for?

Xeljanz is approved for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis and polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA). Your prescriber decides whether it is right for you.

03Can Xeljanz be given at home?

Yes. Xeljanz is taken by mouth at home, and we ship it to your door.

04Does insurance cover Xeljanz?

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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