Savings and support program
Simplify your patients’ experience with the Chiesi CareDirect® support program
Chiesi CareDirect is a free comprehensive support program with resources
and tools designed to help patients start, stay, and save on treatment.
As little as $0 co-pay*For eligible patients enrolled in Chiesi CareDirect*
Chiesi offers multiple co-pay assistance programs to accommodate prescriptions filled through the Chiesi CareDirect Hub, Specialty Pharmacies, and Retail Pharmacies.*
Chiesi CareDirect® Wellness ProgramSelect either the Nutritional Program or
the Wellness Points Program†
- It’s important that eligible patients are empowered to get the support they need throughout treatment. Patients can choose from a variety of wellness-related items depending on their preference:
- Nutritional Program: Vitamins and supplements of their choice, including nutritional supplements, probiotics, and vitamins.
- Wellness Points Program: Items such as medical equipment, masks, vitamins, and supplements.†
FREE supply of PERTZYE® (pancrelipase)‡
QuickStart Program offers patients a free supply shipped directly to their home‡
- Samples are also available for your office. Order your supply here.
One-on-one support§
- Each patient is assigned to a dedicated Patient Navigator for 1-on-1 support at the start of their therapy
- Adherence reports on each patient may be sent to HCPs to help monitor patient’s therapy between visits
- Additional resources are available to support patient access:
- Appeal letter template download here
- Letter of Medical Necessity Guide download here
- Contact Chiesi CareDirect at 888-865-1222, Monday through Friday, 9
am to 6pm Eastern Time, excluding holidays - Eligible patients experiencing coverage determination delays may be eligible to receive a 21-day supply of PERTZYE at no cost through the PERTZYE QuickStart Program§
Financial support*Your patient may be eligible to receive their medication at
no cost*
- Available for eligible patients who are unable to afford their medication
- Patient must complete the enrollment form to determine eligibility for the patient assistance program
- Patients who meet the financial and eligibilty requirements of the Chiesi CareDirect Patient Assistance Program may be eligible to receive their medication at no cost*
$20 retail pharmacy co-pay card*
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- Patients may receive $20 per month co-pay card to be used at their local retail pharmacy
- By enrolling in Chiesi CareDirect here, patients may pay as little as $0
co-pay at their local retail pharmacy*
Restrictions apply. Patients receiving Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Veterans Affairs (VA), or that are participating in any other state or federally subsidized pharmacy benefit program are not eligible for certain components of this program. Please see full Terms and Conditions for additional eligibility requirements.
Restrictions apply. Patients receiving Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Veterans Affairs (VA), or that are participating in any other state or federally subsidized pharmacy benefit program are not eligible for this program. Please see full Terms and Conditions for additional eligibility requirements.
Free supply of PERTZYE is provided by Digestive Care, Inc. PERTZYE is shipped directly to patients and may also be available at doctor’s office.
Restrictions apply. Patients receiving Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Veterans Affairs (VA), or that are participating in any other state or federally subsidized pharmacy benefit program are not eligible for certain financial components of this program, including the PERTZYE Quick Start Program. Please see full Terms and Conditions for additional eligibility requirements.
- Download a Service Request Form
- Fax the completed form to 1-866-410-6241
or email it to chiesicaredirect@caremetx.com
Capture patient authorization signatures electronically with eHIPAA.com
If patients are not able to sign forms in the office, patients can provide their signature
from home through fax, scan, or email using eHIPAA.com
More forms to help your patients get started with PERTZYE
Chiesi CareDirect® Wellness Program Enrollment Form Chiesi CareDirect Patient Assistance Program ApplicationPatient Authorization eSignature Collection with eHIPAA.com
If patients are not able to sign the forms in the office, patients can provide their signature from home through fax, scan, or email using eHIPAA.com.
Helpful websites for patients and caregivers
These organizations are dedicated to providing a variety of resources and a community of support for those affected by cystic fibrosis.
For more information
Contact Chiesi CareDirect at 888-865-1222, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Eastern Time, excluding holidays. You can also email chiesicaredirect@caremetx.com.
Fibrosing colonopathy is associated with high-dose use of pancreatic enzyme replacement. Exercise caution when doses of PERTZYE exceed 2,500 lipase units/kg body weight per meal (or greater than 10,000 lipase units/kg body weight per day).
To avoid irritation of oral mucosa, do not chew PERTZYE or retain in the mouth.
Hyperuricemia may develop. Consider monitoring uric acid levels in patients with hyperuricemia, gout, or renal impairment.
There is theoretical risk of viral transmission with all pancreatic enzyme products including PERTZYE.
Exercise caution when administering pancrelipase to a patient with a known allergy to proteins of porcine origin.
Most common adverse reactions (≥10%) are: diarrhea, dyspepsia, and cough.
PERTZYE® (pancrelipase) is indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions.
Please click here for Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.
Reference: 1. PERTZYE (pancrelipase) Prescribing Information. Digestive Care, Inc., Bethlehem, PA: July 2017.