For the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults
FOR U.S. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY
For U.S. Healthcare Professionals Only
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Actual Nurtec ODT patient.
*Per IQVIA as oral brand in class (oral CGRP receptor antagonists): number one prescribed and number one in new prescriptions, since 8/6/21. Data current as of 8/21/23.
With support from our Patient Access Coordinators, Pfizer Migraine Patient Access provides important access and coverage resources for patients prescribed Pfizer migraine medication, including:
Live support by phone
Education on the insurance authorization process
Information about Pfizer migraine copay programs for eligible, commercially insured patients
Reach out to a Pfizer Migraine Patient Access Coordinator. Call 1-866-222-4183, Monday-Friday between 8 AM-8 PM ET
Nurtec ODT 75 mg is available in blister packs of 8 tablets each. For preventive treatment, prescribe two 8-packs (16 tablets) per month. For acute treatment, you can prescribe one 8-pack, or depending on the insurance plan you may be able to prescribe two 8-packs (16 tablets) in one monthly prescription. 1,*
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In your EMR, simply select:
Your local pharmacy
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Select ICD-10-CM code†:
The codes listed below may be appropriate to include with your request for your patient with migraine. Please refer to an ICD-10-CM resource for additional codes that may be applicable to your patient.
ICD-10-CM code and description
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Select quantity:
or
Include directions for use as appropriate
ACUTE: Take one tablet by mouth daily as needed for migraine. No more than one dose in 24 hours.
PREVENTIVE: Take one tablet by mouth every other day. No more than one dose in 24 hours.
Have questions for a Pfizer Migraine Patient Access Coordinator?
Call 1-866-222-4183 Monday-Friday between 8 AM-8 PM ET
*The maximum dose of Nurtec ODT in a 24-hour period is 75 mg. The safety of using more than 18 doses of Nurtec ODT in a 30-day period has not been established.
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†Codes are provided for informational purposes only. List may not be comprehensive. The healthcare provider is responsible for determining appropriate coding for treatment of their patients. Codes are not intended to encourage or suggest a use that is inconsistent with FDA-approved uses.
Most insured adults in the US can get Nurtec ODT
through their health insurance*
Most insured adults in the US can get Nurtec ODT through their health insurance*
With coverage for ~95% of commercially insured lives*
Reference: 1. Nurtec ODT. Package insert. Pfizer Inc. 2. Croop R, Lipton RB, Kudrow D, et al. Oral rimegepant for preventive treatment of migraine: a phase 2/3, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2020;397(10268):51-60. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32544-7.
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