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How much is in a follistim cartridge?
Follistim AQ cartridge is a prefilled, premixed recombinant gonadotropin. Packaged in 300 IU (international units), 600 IU and 900 IU cartridges, the Follistim Pen allows the user to dial a specific dose in 25 IU increments from 50 IU to 450 IU per subcutaneous injection.
What is the generic name for follistim?
There is currently no generic for Follistim AQ (follitropin beta), so it can be expensive, even with insurance.
Can you negotiate IVF?
These prices are generally flat and often represent the costs patients are typically quoted when they call a clinic to ask what IVF will cost. We’ve seen patients negotiate discounts for up to 10% and, according to our data, 27% of all U.S. patients have this fee covered entirely by insurance.
How long does follistim last in fridge?
Follistim AQ can be stored at or below 25°C (77°F) for 3 months or until the expiration date, whichever comes first. Once the rubber inlay of the Follistim AQ Cartridge has been pierced by a needle, the product may be stored only for a maximum of 28 days at 2°-25°C (36°-77°F).
Is Gonal F better than Follistim?
Evidence that exclusive use of Follistim may produce better pregnancy results than the use of Gonal-F following in vitro fertilization (IVF) – embryo transfer (ET)
How many days do you take Follistim for IVF?
The dosing scheme follows a stepwise approach and is individualized for each woman. A starting daily dose of 200 international units (IU) of FOLLISTIM AQ Cartridge is administered subcutaneously daily for at least the first 7 days of treatment.
Do I store Follistim pen in fridge?
How should I store Follistim AQ Cartridge? Store Follistim AQ Cartridge in the refrigerator between 2°-8°C (36°-46°F) until the expiration date. Follistim AQ can be stored at or below 25°C (77°F) for 3 months or until the expiration date, whichever comes first.
How long does Follistim last in fridge?
How much Follistim should I take for IVF?
A starting daily dose of 200 international units (IU) of FOLLISTIM AQ Cartridge is administered subcutaneously daily for at least the first 7 days of treatment.
Does Follistim produce more follicles?
Eggs develop in a fluid-filled sac called a follicle. In IVF, we’ll supplement the body’s natural reproductive process by stimulating the ovaries with potent hormonal medications (e.g. Follistim, Gonal F, and/or Menopur) to increase the chance that multiple follicles grow.
Does Follistim have to be refrigerated?
Store Follistim AQ Cartridge in the refrigerator between 2°-8°C (36°-46°F) until the expiration date. Follistim AQ can be stored at or below 25°C (77°F) for 3 months or until the expiration date, whichever comes first.
How can I save for IVF?
Tips on Saving to Afford IVF
- Find out if you have any insurance coverage for infertility.
- Load up your HSA/FSA to pay for treatment with pre-tax dollars.
- Shop around a few clinics to compare prices.
- Apply for infertility grants.
- Label a savings account to keep you focused.
How can I get a discount on Follistim AQ?
All patients are eligible to receive a discount by using this free Follistim AQ coupon. Save up to 80% on your prescription costs when using our drug coupons at your local pharmacy. Everyone is eligible and no restrictions. No enrollment forms or membership fees.
What is Follistim AQ cartridge?
FOLLISTIM AQ Cartridge contains a potent gonadotropic substance capable of causing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) with or without pulmonary or vascular complications and multiple births. Gonadotropin therapy requires the availability of appropriate monitoring facilities.
Does Follistim AQ cartridge cause ovarian neoplasms?
There have been infrequent reports of ovarian neoplasms, both benign and malignant, in women who have undergone multiple drug regimens for controlled ovarian stimulation; however, a causal relationship has not been established. In most instances, treatment with FOLLISTIM AQ Cartridge will result only in follicular growth and maturation.
What are the different types of Aq offers?
Follistim AQ offers may be in the form of a printable coupon, rebate, savings card, trial offer, or free samples. Some offers may be printed right from a website, others require registration, completing a questionnaire, or obtaining a sample from the doctor’s office.