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IncyteCARES is a program for residents 
of the United States and Puerto Rico.

For Patients

Eligible patients can receive ZYNYZ for as little as $15, subject to certain limits*

To qualify, patients must:

  • Have commercial prescription drug coverage. Patients insured under federal or state government prescription drug programs—including Medicare Part B or D, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or TRICARE—are not eligible. Patients without prescription drug coverage are also not eligible
  • Be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico
  • Have a valid prescription for ZYNYZ for an FDA-approved use

*Uninsured, cash-paying, or Alternate Funding Program (AFP) patients are not eligible. Not valid for patients insured through Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, TRICARE, or any state medical or pharmaceutical assistance program. Patient enrollment in a copay adjustment program, such as a maximizer or accumulator program, may impact the value of this offer. Annual benefit maximum applies, as may other restrictions. Program benefit applies to medication cost only and does not cover any costs to administer the medication. Valid prescription for ZYNYZ® (retifanlimab-dlwr) for an FDA-approved indication or compendia-recognized use is required. Please see the full Patient Terms and Conditions or call IncyteCARES for ZYNYZ at 1-855-452-5234. Update effective as of January 1, 2024.

*Uninsured, cash-paying, or Alternate Funding Program (AFP) patients are not eligible. Not valid for patients insured through Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, TRICARE, or any state medical or pharmaceutical assistance program. Patient enrollment in a copay adjustment program, such as a maximizer or accumulator program, may impact the value of this offer. Annual benefit maximum applies, as may other restrictions. Program benefit applies to medication cost only and does not cover any costs to administer the medication. Valid prescription for ZYNYZ® (retifanlimab-dlwr) for an FDA-approved indication or compendia-recognized use is required. Please see the full Patient Terms and Conditions or call IncyteCARES for ZYNYZ at 1-855-452-5234. Update effective as of January 1, 2024.

How to enroll your patients:

Option 1. Enroll your patient in IncyteCARES.

We’ll do the rest. As part of our introductory call, we inform all newly enrolled patients about the IncyteCARES Savings Program and help eligible patients to apply for it. Simply complete and fax the program enrollment form.

Option 2. If you prefer to enroll your patient in the Savings Program only, complete an application at IncyteCARESsavings.ZYNYZ.com.

Once you submit it, a patient Member ID number is immediately issued. Your patient can begin receiving their ZYNYZ for as little as $15 out-of-pocket cost right away.

For questions about the Savings Program, call IncyteCARES at 1-855-452-5234, Monday through Friday, 
8 AM–8 PM ET.

 

How to request payment of your Savings Program patient’s coinsurance responsibility

Once your patient has been treated with ZYNYZ, you can submit the documentation for your patient’s coinsurance responsibility either online or by fax. We will match their Savings Program Member ID to the documentation for processing, then issue you a check referencing your patient’s name.

Be sure to submit the following proofs of purchase:

  • CMS-1500 claim form
  • and
  • Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the primary commercial payer showing patient name and date of birth, medication name or NDC, patient responsibility amount, and date of service

or fax request and documentation to 1-833-459-0880.

For questions about this process, call the Help Desk at 1-866-420-7693.

Eligible patients can receive medication free of charge†

The IncyteCARES Patient Assistance Program (PAP) helps eligible patients who do not have health insurance or who have trouble affording their out-of-pocket costs for ZYNYZ. No purchase contingencies or other obligations apply.

To qualify, patients must:

  • Be confirmed as eligible for and enrolled in IncyteCARES
  • Be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico
  • Have a valid prescription for ZYNYZ for an FDA-approved use
  • Meet one of these 3 criteria:

Uninsured

    1. Have no prescription drug coverage and meet household income criteria

Underinsured‡

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    2. Have Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, or Medicare Advantage and meet household income criteria
    3. Have any other type of health insurance (commercial, Medicaid, etc) but have exhausted or been denied coverage for ZYNYZ and meet household income criteria

How to enroll your patients:

First, you must enroll your patient in IncyteCARES.

If you’re not able to provide the patient’s required income information and/or authorizations on the form, a program representative will contact the patient by phone to gather this information.

For questions, call IncyteCARES at 1-855-452-5234, Monday through Friday, 8 AM–8 PM ET.

†Terms and conditions apply. Terms of this program may change at any time.

‡Patients who are enrolled in an Alternate Funding Program (AFP) are not eligible to receive free drug.

Patients may be eligible for help with medicine, treatment-related travel, and other costs.

If your patients do not qualify for our IncyteCARES Savings Program or Patient Assistance Program, we may be able to provide information about other organizations or independent foundations that offer support. If eligible, these independent organizations sometimes provide help with medicine costs, transportation or lodging expenses related to treatment, or counseling services offered at reduced or no cost. Eligibility and availability of these programs are determined by the individual organizations.

To learn more:

Call IncyteCARES at 1-855-452-5234, Monday through Friday, 8 AM–8 PM ET.

We can give patients contact information and website addresses to find more information on other organizations and independent foundations that may be able to help with specific needs.

 
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions

Important immune-mediated adverse reactions listed may not be inclusive of all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated reactions.

Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, can occur at any time after starting or discontinuing treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibody, and can affect more than one body system simultaneously.

Monitor patients closely for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations of such reactions. Early identification and management of immune-mediated adverse reactions are essential to ensure safe use of PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibodies. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment. If

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal

ZYNYZ, in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC).

ZYNYZ, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC with disease progression on or intolerance to platinum-based chemotherapy.

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

ZYNYZ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).

suspected, initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate.

Monitor patients closely for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations of such reactions. Early identification and management of immune-mediated adverse reactions are essential to ensure safe use of PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibodies. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment. If suspected, initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate.

Withhold or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ depending on severity. In general, if ZYNYZ requires interruption or discontinuation, administer systemic corticosteroid therapy (1-2 mg/kg/day prednisone or equivalent) until improvement to ≤ Grade 1. Then, initiate corticosteroid taper and continue to taper over at least 1 month. Consider administration of other systemic immunosuppressants in patients whose adverse reactions are not controlled with corticosteroids.

Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis

ZYNYZ can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis. Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.1% (14/452) of patients, including 1 (0.2%) patient with fatal pneumonitis, Grade 3 (0.9%), and Grade 2 (1.3%) reactions. Pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 1 patient and withholding in 1.1%.

Systemic corticosteroids were required in 71% (10/14) of patients. Pneumonitis resolved in 11 of the 14 patients.

Immune-Mediated Colitis

ZYNYZ can cause immune-mediated colitis. Cytomegalovirus infections/reactivations have occurred in patients with corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis treated with PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibodies. In cases of corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious workup to exclude alternative etiologies.

ZYNYZ as a Single Agent: Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 2.7% (12/452) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (0.4%), and Grade 2 (1.1%). Colitis led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 0.9% of patients and withholding in 1.3%. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 75% (9/12) of patients. Colitis resolved in 8/12 patients.

ZYNYZ in Combination with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel: Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 10% (16/154) of patients receiving ZYNYZ in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, including Grade 4 (0.6%), Grade 3 (2.6%), and Grade 2 (3.2%). Colitis led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 2 patients and withholding of ZYNYZ in 2 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 94% (15/16) of patients. Colitis resolved in 15 of the 16 patients.

Immune-Mediated Hepatitis

ZYNYZ can cause immune-mediated hepatitis. Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 3.5% (16/452) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and Grade 2 (0.9%). Hepatitis led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 1.5% of patients and withholding in 1.1%.

Systemic corticosteroids were required in 81% (13/16) of patients. Hepatitis resolved in 9/16 patients.

Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies

Adrenal Insufficiency

ZYNYZ can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. For ≥ Grade 2 adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment per institutional guidelines, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ depending on severity.

ZYNYZ as a Single Agent: Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 0.9% (4/452) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (0.4%). ZYNYZ was permanently discontinued in no patients and was withheld for 1 patient with adrenal insufficiency. All patients required systemic corticosteroids. Adrenal insufficiency resolved in 1 of the 4 patients.

ZYNYZ in Combination with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel: Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 5.8% (9/154) of patients receiving ZYNYZ in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, including Grade 3 and Grade 2 (1.9% each). Adrenal insufficiency led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 1 patient and withholding of ZYNYZ in 3 patients. All patients required systemic corticosteroids. Adrenal insufficiency resolved in 4 of the 9 patients.

Hypophysitis

ZYNYZ can cause immune-mediated hypophysitis. Hypophysitis can present with acute symptoms associated with mass effect such as headache, photophobia, or visual field cuts, and can cause hypopituitarism. Initiate hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ depending on severity.

Hypophysitis occurred in 0.7% (3/452) of patients receiving ZYNYZ, including Grade 3 (0.2%) and Grade 2 (0.4%). Hypophysitis led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 1 patient and withholding of ZYNYZ in 1 patient.

All patients required systemic steroids. Hypophysitis resolved in 1 of the 3 patients.

Thyroid Disorders

ZYNYZ can cause immune-mediated thyroid disorders. Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy. Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism. Initiate hormone replacement or medical management of hyperthyroidism as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ depending on severity.

Thyroiditis occurred in 0.7% (3/452, all Grade 1) of patients. No patients discontinued or withheld ZYNYZ due to thyroiditis. Thyroiditis resolved in 1 of the 3 patients.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism occurred in 10% (46/452) of patients receiving ZYNYZ, including Grade 2 (4.9%). No patients discontinued due to hypothyroidism. ZYNYZ was withheld in 0.4% of patients.

Systemic corticosteroids were required for 1 patient, and 78% (36/46) of patients received endocrine therapy.

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism occurred in 6% (26/452) of patients receiving ZYNYZ, including Grade 2 (2.7%). ZYNYZ was not discontinued in any patient and was withheld in 0.4% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required for 15% (4/26) of patients, and 50% (13/26) of patients received endocrine therapy.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Which Can Present with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes. Initiate treatment with insulin as clinically indicated. Withhold ZYNYZ depending on severity.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurred in 0.2% (1/452) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.2%).

Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction

ZYNYZ can cause immune-mediated nephritis. Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 2% (9/452) of patients receiving ZYNYZ, including Grade 4 (0.4%), Grade 3 (1.1%), and Grade 2 (0.4%). Nephritis led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 1.1% of patients and withholding in 0.7% of patients.

Systemic corticosteroids were required in 67% (6/9) of patients. Nephritis resolved in 4/9 patients.

Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse Reactions

ZYNYZ can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis. Bullous and exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and toxic epidermal necrolysis, has occurred with PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibodies. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate non-exfoliative rashes. Withhold or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ depending on severity.

Immune-mediated skin reactions occurred in 10% (43/452) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (1.1%) and Grade 2 (8%). Immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions led to permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ in 0.7% of patients and withholding in 2.7% of patients.

Systemic corticosteroids were required in 33% (14/43) of patients. Immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions resolved in 72% (31/43) of patients.

Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant immune-mediated adverse reactions occurred at an incidence of < 1% in 452 patients who received ZYNYZ or were reported with the use of other PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibodies, including severe or fatal cases.

Cardiac/vascular: myocarditis, pericarditis, vasculitis

Gastrointestinal: pancreatitis, to include increases in serum amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis

Musculoskeletal: myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis (and associated sequelae, including renal failure), arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica

Neurological: meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and demyelination, myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis (including exacerbation), Guillain-Barré syndrome, nerve paresis, autoimmune neuropathy

Ocular: uveitis, iritis, and other ocular inflammatory toxicities. Some cases can be associated with retinal detachment. Various grades of visual impairment to include blindness can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada–like syndrome, as this may require treatment with systemic steroids to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss.

Endocrine: hypoparathyroidism

Hematologic/Immune: hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, solid organ transplant rejection, other transplant (including corneal graft) rejection.

Other: Myocarditis-Myositis-Myasthenia Gravis (or Myasthenia-Like) Overlap Syndrome, reported as the co-occurrence of either two or all three adverse reactions.

Infusion-Related Reactions

A severe infusion-related reaction (Grade 3) occurred in 5 (0.8%) of 606 patients receiving ZYNYZ. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms; interrupt or slow the rate of infusion or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ based on severity of reaction. Consider premedication with an antipyretic and/or an antihistamine for patients who have had previous systemic reactions to infusions of therapeutic proteins.

Complications of Allogeneic HSCT

Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) before or after being treated with a PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibody. Transplant-related complications include hyperacute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, hepatic veno-occlusive disease after reduced intensity conditioning, and steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified infectious cause), which may occur despite intervening therapy between PD-1/PD-L1 blockade and allogeneic HSCT.

Follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefit versus risks of treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1–blocking antibody prior to or after an allogeneic HSCT.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

ZYNYZ can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Animal studies have demonstrated that inhibition of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway can lead to increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus, resulting in fetal death. Advise women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose.

Lactation

Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose.

Adverse Reactions

Metastatic or Recurrent Locally Advanced MCC: ZYNYZ as a Single Agent

The safety of ZYNYZ was evaluated in 107 patients with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced MCC.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 26% of patients receiving ZYNYZ. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥ 2% of patients) were fatigue, arrhythmia, and pneumonitis.

Permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ due to an adverse reaction occurred in 21% of patients. These included asthenia, colitis, demyelinating polyneuropathy, diarrhea, drug hypersensitivity, eosinophilic fasciitis, hepatitis, hypophysitis, increased transaminases, infusion-related reaction, pancreatitis, polyarthritis, radiculopathy, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and tubulointerstitial nephritis (1 patient each).

Dosage interruptions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 39% of patients. Adverse reactions or laboratory abnormalities that required dosage interruption in > 2% of patients were increased transaminases, increased lipase, increased amylase, and pyrexia.

The most common (≥ 10%) adverse reactions were musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, pruritus, diarrhea, rash, pyrexia, nausea, and constipation.

Inoperable Locally Recurrent or Metastatic SCAC: ZYNYZ in Combination with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel

The safety of ZYNYZ in patients with inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC was evaluated in 154 patients enrolled in the POD1UM-303 trial.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 47% of patients receiving ZYNYZ in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥ 2% of patients) were sepsis (3.2%), pulmonary embolism (3.2%), diarrhea (2.6%), and vomiting (2.6%).

In patients receiving ZYNYZ in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, ZYNYZ was permanently discontinued due to an adverse reaction in 11% of patients. Adverse reactions that resulted in permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ included immune-mediated enterocolitis (2 patients) and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hepatitis, adrenal insufficiency, blood bilirubin increased, AST increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, arthritis, encephalopathy, peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, hypothyroidism, immune-mediated cholangitis, pruritus, malaise, and rash (1 patient each).

Dosage interruptions due to an adverse reaction, excluding temporary interruptions due to infusion-related reactions, occurred in 55% of patients who received ZYNYZ in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel. Adverse reactions that resulted in dosage interruptions in ≥ 2% of patients were neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, fatigue, COVID-19, and urinary tract infection.

The most common (≥ 20%) adverse reactions were fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, alopecia, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, hemorrhage, rash, vomiting, decreased appetite, pruritus, and abdominal pain.

Platinum-refractory Intolerant Locally Recurrent or Metastatic SCAC: ZYNYZ as a Single Agent

The safety of ZYNYZ in patients with platinum-refractory intolerant locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC was evaluated in 94 patients in the POD1UM-202 trial.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 40% of patients receiving ZYNYZ. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥ 2% of patients) were non-urinary tract infection, perineal pain, abdominal pain, anemia, hemorrhage, diarrhea, pyrexia, urinary tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, and dyspnea.

Permanent discontinuation of ZYNYZ due to an adverse reaction occurred in 4.3% of patients. These adverse reactions included diarrhea, non-urinary tract infection, perineal pain, and rash.

Dosage interruptions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 21% of patients who received ZYNYZ. Adverse reactions that resulted in dose delay in ≥ 2% of patients who received ZYNYZ were non-urinary tract infection, rash, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hemorrhage, musculoskeletal pain, pyrexia, and urinary tract infection.

The most common (≥ 10%) adverse reactions that occurred in patients receiving ZYNYZ were fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, non-urinary tract infections, perineal pain, hemorrhage, urinary tract infection, rash, nausea, decreased appetite, constipation, abdominal pain, dyspnea, pyrexia, vomiting, cough, pruritus, hypothyroidism, headache, and decreased weight.

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