Understanding today's complex world of reimbursement in medicine takes a good sense of direction. Daily changes in payment policy, the changing role of government, and multiple treatment options may make it difficult for your doctor and healthcare team to stay informed on current issues in healthcare reimbursement.

American Regent, Inc., a leader in anemia management, is here to help



Coverage for Venofer®
Medicare covers Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP) if you are a Medicare-eligible beneficiary who meets medical necessity requirements that are established for Venofer®. Remember, Medicare expenses are subject to Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance requirements.

Medicaid and private insurers may also cover Venofer®. Medicaid policies can vary depending upon the state of your residence. Coverage policies can vary considerably from one insurer to another and from patient to patient based on specific policy benefits. Some insurers may not have a formal coverage policy for Venofer®.

The American Regent Venofer® Reimbursement Hotline is available to provide expert assistance to your doctor and healthcare team with all types of insurance claims, including Medicare.

You or your doctor can reach this service between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Eastern time, by calling:

800-282-7712



Venofer® Patient Assistance Program
American Regent, Inc. created the Venofer® Patient Assistance Program to help improve access to Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP) for adult CKD patients who lack health insurance and cannot afford therapy. If you are eligible, American Regent will supply Venofer® free of charge to your healthcare provider while you are enrolled in the program.

Program Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, you must completely lack health insurance and be ineligible for public insurance or financing. You also must be a US citizen, legal entrant in the US, or permanent resident. Proof of citizenship or legal residency also may be required. You also must meet income and other criteria established by American Regent.

How to Apply
Your doctor may apply to the program on your behalf by either:

  • Obtaining and submitting an application form from Venofer.com
                                        or
  • Calling 800-282-7712 and applying over the phone





Disclaimer: This web page is not intended to provide legal, medical, or other professional advice. American Regent, Inc., makes no representations or guarantees regarding the completeness or accuracy of the information presented here and has no obligation to update the information to reflect changes in laws that may affect reimbursement for Venofer®. For assistance with legal or medical issues, you are urged to consult a qualified professional.

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Important Safety Information
Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP) should not be taken if you have symptoms of too much iron in your blood, a known allergy to Venofer® or any of its inactive components, and if you have anemia not caused by iron deficiency. Serious hypersensitivity reactions (serious allergic reactions) have been reported in patients taking Venofer®, including serious and life threatening reactions (shock, loss of consciousness, collapse, convulsion, severe difficulty in breathing). Hypotension (low blood pressure) has been reported in patients who receive IV iron whether or not they are on dialysis. Hypotension (low blood pressure) following administration of Venofer® may be related to how fast and how much of the drug is given.

In studies in non-dialysis dependent-CKD patients, the most common side effects of Venofer were taste disturbance (7.7%), swelling of the arms and legs (7.7%), diarrhea (5.5%), constipation (5.5%), nausea (5.5%), dizziness (5.5%), and hypertension (5.5%). In an additional study of non-dialysis dependent-CKD patients treated with erythropoietin, the most common side effects of Venofer were diarrhea (16.5%), swelling of the arms and legs (16.5%), nausea (13.2%), vomiting (12.1%), joint pain (7.7%), back pain (7.7%), headache (7.7%), hypertension (7.7%), taste disturbance (7.7%), dizziness (6.6%), extremity pain (5.5%), and injection site burning (5.5%).

In studies in hemodialysis dependent-CKD patients, the most common side effects of Venofer were low blood pressure (39.4%), muscle cramps (29.4%), nausea (14.7%), headache (12.6%), graft complications (9.5%), vomiting (9.1%), dizziness (6.5%) hypertension (6.5%), chest pain (6.1%), and diarrhea (5.2%). In additional studies in hemodialysis dependent-CKD patients, the most common side effects were congestive heart failure, severe infections, and taste disturbance. In the study of peritoneal dialysis-dependent CKD patients most common side effects were diarrhea (8.0%), peritoneal infection (8.0%) vomiting (8.0%), hypertension (8.0%), sore throat (6.7%), swelling of the arms and legs (5.3%), and nausea (5.3%).


These are not all the possible side effects of Venofer®. For more information ask your healthcare professional or contact American Regent at 1-800-645-1706.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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