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

IncyteCARES is committed to helping eligible patients get the medicine they need. That’s why we offer certain programs, and may be able to connect you to others, that may help make your out-of-pocket costs for Niktimvo more affordable if you qualify. To qualify, you must meet certain eligibility requirements.

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

To qualify, you must:

  • Have commercial prescription drug coverage. Patients insured under federal or state government healthcare 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 Niktimvo 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 Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr) for an FDA-approved indication or compendia-recognized use is required. Please see the full Patient Terms and Conditions or call IncyteCARES for Niktimvo at 1-855-452-5234. Update effective as of January 20, 2025.

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 Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr) for an FDA-approved indication or compendia-recognized use is required. Please see the full Patient Terms and Conditions or call IncyteCARES for Niktimvo at 1-855-452-5234. Update effective as of January 20, 2025.

To enroll, you can:

Ask your Healthcare Professional to enroll you in the Savings Program.

Eligible patients can receive Niktimvo 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. No purchase contingencies or other obligations apply.

To qualify, you 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 Niktimvo 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 Niktimvo and meet household income criteria

To apply, you can either:

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

      To start, we’ll ask you a few questions to help determine your eligibility for this program. If you qualify, you must send us proof of your current household income. It can be one of the following: your most recent federal income tax return, your most recent W-2 earnings statement from your employer, or one month of your recent pay stubs. Once we review your income information, we’ll notify you if you are fully approved for the IncyteCARES Patient Assistance Program and can receive Niktimvo for free.

    2. Ask your Healthcare Professional to submit an application form for you.

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 you 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 you’re eligible, these independent organizations sometimes provide help with your 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 you contact information and website addresses where you can find more information on other organizations and independent foundations that may be able to help with your specific needs.

Questions?

Call IncyteCARES at 1-855-452-5234,

Monday through Friday,
8 AM–8 PM ET

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults and children who weigh at least 88.2 pounds (40 kg) with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) after receiving at least 2 prior treatments (systemic therapy) and they did not work.

It is not known if Niktimvo is safe and effective in adults and children weighing less than 88.2 pounds (40 kg).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What are the possible side effects of Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr)?

Niktimvo may cause serious side effects, including:

Infusion-related reactions. Infusion-related reactions are common with Niktimvo and can be serious. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for infusion-related reactions during your treatment. If you have a reaction, your healthcare provider may temporarily or completely stop your treatment with Niktimvo. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have fever, chills, rash, flushing, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, or symptoms of high blood pressure such as chest pain, headaches, or blurred vision during an infusion of Niktimvo.

The most common side effects of Niktimvo include:

  • infections
  • increased blood level of liver enzymes
  • decreased blood level of phosphate
  • low red blood cell count (anemia)
  • muscle, bone, or joint pain
  • increased blood level of pancreatic enzymes
  • low energy
  • increased blood level of calcium
  • increased blood level of a muscle enzyme
  • increased blood level of a bone enzyme
  • nausea
  • headache
  • diarrhea
  • cough
  • fever
  • shortness of breath

These are not all the possible side effects of Niktimvo. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Before receiving Niktimvo, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have or have had liver problems.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Niktimvo may harm your unborn baby.

    Females who are able to become pregnant:

    • Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Niktimvo.
    • You should use an effective method of birth control during your treatment and for 30 days after your last dose of Niktimvo. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that you can use during this time.
    • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Niktimvo.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Niktimvo passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 30 days after your last dose of Niktimvo.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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.

You may also report side effects to Incyte Medical Information at 1-855-463-3463.

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults and children who weigh at least 88.2 pounds (40 kg) with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) after receiving at least 2 prior treatments (systemic therapy) and they did not work.

It is not known if Niktimvo is safe and effective in adults and children weighing less than 88.2 pounds (40 kg).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What are the possible side effects of Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr)?

Niktimvo may cause serious side effects, including:

Infusion-related reactions. Infusion-related reactions are common with Niktimvo and can be serious. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for infusion-related reactions during your treatment. If you have a reaction, your healthcare provider may temporarily or completely stop your treatment with Niktimvo. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have fever, chills, rash, flushing, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, or symptoms of high blood pressure such as chest pain, headaches, or blurred vision during an infusion of Niktimvo.

The most common side effects of Niktimvo include:

  • infections
  • increased blood level of liver enzymes
  • decreased blood level of phosphate
  • low red blood cell count (anemia)
  • muscle, bone, or joint pain
  • increased blood level of pancreatic enzymes
  • low energy
  • increased blood level of calcium
  • increased blood level of a muscle enzyme
  • increased blood level of a bone enzyme
  • nausea
  • headache
  • diarrhea
  • cough
  • fever
  • shortness of breath

These are not all the possible side effects of Niktimvo. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Before receiving Niktimvo, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have or have had liver problems.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Niktimvo may harm your unborn baby.

    Females who are able to become pregnant:

    • Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Niktimvo.
    • You should use an effective method of birth control during your treatment and for 30 days after your last dose of Niktimvo. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that you can use during this time.
    • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Niktimvo.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Niktimvo passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 30 days after your last dose of Niktimvo.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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.

You may also report side effects to Incyte Medical Information at 1-855-463-3463.