SOMAVERT Treatment Support

When you start a new medicine, it can mean lots of questions, and, sometimes, hurdles to getting your treatment. That’s why Pfizer created the Pfizer Bridge Program^®. You can use this support program for help with:

• Obtaining insurance reimbursement
• Filling your prescription
• Getting information about treatment
• Scheduling injection training
• Finding additional sources of payment if needed

The Pfizer Bridge Program: personalized support

Once you and your doctor have decided on treatment, you want to begin as soon as possible. When you enroll in the Pfizer Bridge Program (you or your doctor can do it), you will get a Patient Care Consultant. He or she will help you evaluate your insurance coverage and submit the necessary paperwork for you, when allowed by your insurance company.

Every patient who uses the Pfizer Bridge Program receives personalized attention from a Patient Care Consultant. Your Patient Care Consultant coordinates care between you and your family, your physician’s office, your insurance company, and your pharmacy. The same Patient Care Consultant who works with your doctor’s office works with you. That way, you always know who to speak with, and you and your doctor are getting the same information.

How the Pfizer Bridge Program works

1. Your doctor prescribes SOMAVERT and, with your permission, submits an SMN (Statement of Medical Necessity) and any available insurance information to the Pfizer Bridge Program.
   
   
2. Your Patient Care Consultant contacts you to:
   
   • Get any additional insurance information that is needed
     
   • Answer your insurance or reimbursement questions
     
     
You can help speed the process by having the following current information ready when your Patient Care Consultant calls:
• A copy of your insurance card, which you can get from your employer or insurance company
• The policyholder's name, address, and date of birth
  
  
3. Your Patient Care Consultant verifies your coverage and gets treatment authorization for SOMAVERT from your insurance company. Once your insurance company has approved the medicine, your Patient Care Consultant contacts you to set up delivery of SOMAVERT directly to your home.
   
   
4. If your insurance benefits do not cover therapy with SOMAVERT, your Patient Care Consultant will look for other ways to get coverage.
   Your Patient Care Consultant may also help you appeal the decision. This means he or she asks your insurance company to extend your coverage to include SOMAVERT treatment.
   
   
5. Calls about insurance reimbursement are welcome during the hours of 9 AM to 7 PM Eastern Time at 1-800-645-1280.

Pfizer Bridge Program Patient Hotline

The Pfizer Bridge Program Patient Hotline (1-800-645-1280) is available if you have questions about SOMAVERT.

You should contact your doctor's office if you have any questions related to your health or treatment, such as:

• Illnesses while using SOMAVERT
• Expectations of treatment
• Other questions that relate to you specifically

Questions about medicine side effects should be directed to either the Pfizer Bridge Program (1-800-645-1280), Pfizer (1-800-438-1985), or the Food and Drug Administration’s MedWatch hotline (1-800-FDA-1088).

Pfizer Patient Assistance Program

• Patients who are uninsured or underinsured may also be eligible for help getting SOMAVERT
• For qualified patients, the Patient Assistance Program can provide medicines and supplies at no cost
• To find out whether you qualify, contact Pfizer at 1-800-645-1280

Injection Training

You can get one-on-one injection training with nurses, at home or in your office, to help you be confident you’re using your medicine correctly.

To find out more or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-645-1280.

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