Filling a Tarceva Prescription

Your oncologist may determine that you could benefit from treatment with Tarceva. If so, your doctor will write you a prescription.

Tarceva (erlotinib) must be prescribed by a U.S. physician, and your prescription must be filled in the U.S.

Pharmacy Options

Listed below are various options your insurance plan may offer. Choose a pharmacy participating with your insurance or health plan to facilitate prescription coverage.

RETAIL PHARMACY: A retail pharmacy provides up to a one-month supply of medication as prescribed by your physician. Your insurance plan can provide you with a list of pharmacies in your local area.

SPECIALTY PHARMACY: A specialty pharmacy provides reimbursement assistance and clinical support to patients receiving Tarceva. Services for patients may include an on-call pharmacist available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to take orders or address questions. They also offer express deliveries to patients or their physicians' office, as well as support programs which offer individual counseling and insurance advocacy.

MAIL ORDER PHARMACY: A mail order pharmacy may provide up to three months of medication as prescribed by your physician. Medication will be shipped directly to your address. If you choose a mail order pharmacy covered under your insurance plan, you will need to enroll in the mail order program.

ONLINE PHARMACY: An online pharmacy, accessed through the Internet, dispenses a one-month supply of medication as prescribed by your physician. Medication is shipped directly to your address.

Helpful Tips

• Using a mail order pharmacy may be less expensive and allows the convenience of ordering more than a one-month supply at a time.
• Consider using a mail order or online pharmacy for the convenience of home delivery and eliminate the need to make monthly trips.
• If you choose a retail pharmacy, have your doctor call in your prescription before you go to avoid having to make two trips.
• If considering an online pharmacy, it is important to confirm that the website you choose is a licensed pharmacy in good standing. Check with the National Association Boards of Pharmacy at http://www.nabp.net or (847) 698-6227 for this information.