Nuvigil is indicated to improve wakefulness throughout the day for the millions of patients who struggle with excessive sleepiness associated with treated obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, also known as shift work disorder, and narcolepsy.
Cephalon has finalized the commercialization plans for Nuvigil and, beginning June 1, 2009, any patient with a Nuvigil prescription should be able to obtain the medication from their pharmacy or have it filled within 24 hours.
As part of the launch of Nuvigil, Cephalon is introducing several new programs designed to expand access for both patients and healthcare providers. To assist insured patients with co-pay costs for Nuvigil, Cephalon will offer the Nuvigil prescription savings program. Through this program, eligible patients will receive a co-pay savings at the pharmacy to reduce their out-of-pocket costs to fill the prescription.
To help patients and healthcare providers navigate the authorization and reimbursement process, Cephalon has established the Nuvigil reimbursement hotline. The company is also working with managed care organizations in order to provide greater patient access for Nuvigil through health plans nationwide.
Frank Baldino, Jr, chairman and CEO of Cephalon, said: "We are proud to be able to bring Nuvigil to physicians and patients and to increase access to the medication through our patient support programs. Physicians have told us that they want and need a longer-lasting medication for their patients, and Nuvigil delivers on that need."
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