Home Injection Training Services: Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications must the nurse meet?
All of the nurses are carefully screened with background checks and investigations of credentials. They must maintain their professional licensing or certification, pass a thorough skills competency program, and participate in ongoing education programs. Additionally, the Acthar Support & Access Program (ASAP) will send Acthar-specific injection training guides and product information to the patient's home prior to the injection training visit as additional support for the nurse.
Are all injection supplies and equipment provided by the visiting nurse?
No. The patient will receive Acthar and the necessary injection supplies from the Specialty Pharmacy as he/she normally would.
Does insurance pay for Home Injection Training Services?
Home Injection Training Services will be provided free of charge and are made available by support from Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the makers of Acthar.
How quickly will the injection services be scheduled?
Once your patient's prescription of Acthar is ready to ship from the Specialty Pharmacy, the selected home health agency will work to schedule the visit at a time that is most convenient for the patient. Typically, injection training visits are scheduled within 48 hours from the time the patient receives his/her Acthar shipment from the Specialty Pharmacy. Staff from ASAP will help to guide and expedite this process.
Will the nurse give the patient an actual injection?
No. The visiting nurse will provide direction on how to self-inject Acthar and answer any questions that the patient may have about the injection process, but will not actually perform the injection.
Who can the patient call if he/she has questions?
Acthar patient or care partners can call ASAP at 1-888-435-2284 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time Monday-Friday and ask for assistance with the Acthar Home Injection Training Services.