
About the REVLIMID REMS® program
To avoid embryo-fetal exposure, REVLIMID is only available under a restricted distribution program called "REVLIMID Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)." Only certified prescribers can prescribe REVLIMID and only certified pharmacies can dispense REVLIMID in the REVLIMID REMS® program.
In order to receive REVLIMID, all patients must be enrolled in the REVLIMID REMS® program and agree to comply with the requirements of the REVLIMID REMS® program.
Key points of the REVLIMID REMS® program
Prescriber
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The prescriber enrolls and becomes certified with Celgene for the REVLIMID REMS® program
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The prescriber counsels patient on benefits and risks of REVLIMID
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The prescriber provides contraception and emergency contraception counseling
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The prescriber verifies negative pregnancy test for all female patients of reproductive potential
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The prescriber completes a REVLIMID® (lenalidomide) Patient-Physician Agreement Form with each patient and sends to Celgene
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The prescriber/patient completes applicable mandatory confidential survey
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The prescriber obtains an authorization number from Celgene and writes it on every prescription, along with
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The prescriber writes no more than a 4-week (28-day) supply, with no automatic refills or telephone prescriptions
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The prescriber sends REVLIMID prescription to certified pharmacy
Pharmacy
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The pharmacy certifies with Celgene for the REVLIMID REMS® program
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The certified pharmacy must obtain a confirmation number from Celgene before dispensing
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The certified pharmacy counsels the patient, and completes the Education and Counseling Checklist
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The certified pharmacy dispenses REVLIMID to patient along with a Medication Guide
For additional information about the REVLIMID REMS® program, please contact the Celgene Customer Care Center at 1-888-423-5436
REVLIMID® and REVLIMID REMS® are registered trademarks of Celgene Corporation.
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