About TOBI®
TOBI® (Tobramycin Inhalation Solution, USP) is an antibiotic indicated for the management of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria frequently found in the lungs of a person with cystic fibrosis. TOBI is designed for inhalation.
Each ready-to-use ampule of TOBI contains 300 mg of tobramycin in a 5 mL solution. TOBI is administered using a PARI LC PLUS™ Reusable Nebulizer and a DeVilbiss Pulmo-Aide® air compressor in repeated cycles of 28 days on drug, 28 days off drug. It is inhaled twice daily and requires about 15 minutes each time. The dose is the same for all patients regardless of weight, age or other factors. For instructions on how to use TOBI, see the Patient Medication Guide.
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TOBI® details. Patient Assistance Programs
Individuals with CF who have been prescribed
TOBI® (Tobramycin Inhalation Solution, USP), have access to two
different types of assistance programs:
The TOBI Access Hotline is dedicated to helping individuals with existing
insurance obtain optimal benefit coverage for TOBI. The Hotline is funded by
Chiron Corporation and run by Priority Healthcare, a specialty pharmacy
company. Priority Healthcare is a national specialty pharmacy that also
offers disease management services for individuals with CF. For individuals
who voluntarily opt to use Priority's pharmacy services, a dedicated
clinical staff of nurses and pharmacists is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week to answer medical questions and coordinate care with physicians. To
learn more about the reimbursement services offered through the TOBI Access
Hotline or Priority Healthcare, please visit
www.priorityhealthcare.com/tobi or call toll-free 1-866-598-8624.
The TOBI Foundation attempts to assist individuals with CF who are
prescribed TOBI but face high insurance copays, have limited benefit
coverage, or are without any insurance. The Foundation receives funding from
Chiron. To learn more about the TOBI Foundation or to obtain an application
form, please visit
www.tobifoundation.org or call toll-free 1-877-TOBI-4-CF. For quick
facts about TOBI log onto
www.abouttobi.com/patient.
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