How do you get Daraprim?

Your doctor will prescribe DARAPRIM through the DARAPRIM Direct Program using the DARAPRIM Direct Enrollment Form. You will need to sign the patient authorization section to access the financial assistance programs.

Is Daraprim used for malaria?

DARAPRIM is also indicated for the treatment of acute malaria. It should not be used alone to treat acute malaria. Fast-acting schizonticides such as chloroquine or quinine are indicated and preferable for the treatment of acute malaria.

How much is Daraprim Canada?

Buy Daraprim (Pyrimethamine) Brand & Generic

Is there a generic for Daraprim?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an application for the first generic of Daraprim (pyrimethamine) tablets for the treatment of toxoplasmosis (an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii) when used with a sulfonamide (a group of medicines used to treat bacterial infections).

Can you get Daraprim for free?

Vyera funds a patient assistance program1 that offers DARAPRIM® (pyrimethamine) free of charge to qualified, uninsured patients with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level.

Is pyrimethamine an antibiotic?

What is pyrimethamine? Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Toxoplasma gondii infection (toxoplasmosis). Pyrimethamine is usually used together with a sulfonamide (sulfa medicine) to treat toxoplasmosis.

Why is there no generic Daraprim?

One of the main reasons for this stall was that the FDA’s drug approval process — even for generics — has long been slow, inefficient, and confusing. Certain loopholes also impeded generic manufacturers from getting samples of the brand medication they’d need to develop a generic.

Does insurance cover Daraprim?

Daraprim is covered by most Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage insurance plans, but the copay may be very high. For patients who don’t have coverage, SingleCare offers a discount coupon for Daraprim.

What are the ingredients in Daraprim?

DESCRIPTION DARAPRIM (pyrimethamine) is an antiparasitic compound available in tablet form for oral administration. Each scored tablet contains 25 mg pyrimethamine and the inactive ingredients corn and potato starch, lactose, and magnesium stearate.

What are the contraindications for the use of Daraprim?

DARAPRIM should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function or in patients with possible folate deficiency, such as individuals with malabsorption syndrome, alcoholism, or pregnancy, and those receiving therapy, such as phenytoin, affecting folate levels (see Pregnancy subsection).

Is Daraprim used to treat toxoplasmosis?

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Treatment of Toxoplasmosis: DARAPRIM is indicated for the treatment of toxoplasmosis when used conjointly with a sulfonamide, since synergism exists with this combination. Treatment of Acute Malaria:DARAPRIM is also indicated for the treatment of acute malaria. It should not be used alone to treat acute malaria.