I advised the Viiv Rep that our 340B proposed reimbursement of about $70 for every 2 months injection was way below what would be needed for us to provide Apretude for PrEP.
Brian R. McMurray, MD, FACP, FACEP, AAHIVS
Music City PrEP Medical Director
Nashville, TN
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Brian R. McMurray, MD, FACP, FACEP, AAHIVS
Brentwood TN
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2022 00:13
From: Thomas Kaspar
Subject: Patient starting APRETUDE for PrEP
Can you send me a contact for your billing collections contact? We were never able to come close to breaking even and we want to know if you figured something out or simply subsidized the injectable thru 340b or other funding.
This is directed at both of you as our patients really liked injectables but had to stop them because of the huge money loss.
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Original Message:
Sent: 6/25/2022 7:19:00 PM
From: Jennifer Smith
Subject: RE: Patient starting APRETUDE for PrEP
Yes, Howard Brown Health in Chicago has locations throughout the city of Chicago and is currently administering Apretude to many patients for PrEP.
Original Message:
Sent: 6/24/2022 3:53:00 PM
From: Monika MacLean
Subject: RE: Patient starting APRETUDE for PrEP
I do not have a specific provider name but I would check in with Howard Brown Health clinic.
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Monika MacLean, APRN
Southwest Community Health Center
Bridgeport CT 06604
Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2022 15:19
From: Quintin Robinson
Subject: Patient starting APRETUDE for PrEP
Hi Everyone
I have a patient that is transitioning from Oral PrEP to LAI PrEP with APRETUDE They have a federal BCBS plan, prior authorization is already approved for one year and CVS Caremark is the in-network Specialty Pharmacy, and they are all set for their initiation injections. Unfortunately ( actually fortunately) they are moving to Chicago in August for Medical School. They should get their first 2 injections in June and July and would require the third injection in September. They are eager to start, came to me specifically for LAI. Does anyone know of any providers in Chicago that are active and/or prepared to start delivery of LAI PrEP? If you can you respond here or send me a personal message.
Thanks.
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Quintin Robinson
Absolute Care Medical Center & Pharmacy
Atlanta GA
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