I HAVE A STELARA® PRESCRIPTION
You don’t have to go on your treatment journey alone. Learn more about the support resources that may be available to you and what to expect with STELARA®.
ONCE YOU AND YOUR DOCTOR HAVE DECIDED THAT STELARA® IS RIGHT FOR YOU
DEDICATED HELP EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Nurse Navigator
When you enroll in STELARA withMe, you’ll be contacted by a dedicated Nurse Navigator, a registered nurse* who’s just a phone call away. Your Nurse Navigator is ready to offer support and answer your questions about STELARA®, from how to self-inject to how to make the medication more affordable.
Treatment Support
Your Nurse Navigator can help provide infusion support and self-injection training. They can also offer support to help you stay on track throughout your treatment journey. Your doctor will review the injection process with you. Your doctor is the best person to help you understand what to expect.
Prescription & Cost Support
You’ll receive support to help you understand your insurance, learn how to fill your prescriptions, and look for options that could make your treatment more affordable.†
*Nurse Navigators do not provide medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any questions you have about your disease or therapy.
†Information about your insurance coverage, cost support options, and treatment support is given to you by service providers for STELARA withMe via Janssen CarePath. The information you get does not require you to use any Janssen product. STELARA withMe cost support is not for patients in the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation.
STELARA withMe is limited to education about STELARA®, its administration, and/or the condition it treats. It is not intended to provide medical advice, replace a treatment plan you receive from your doctor or nurse, or serve as a reason for you to start or stay on treatment.
Eligibility for program components may vary.
STELARA withMe SAVINGS PROGRAM
IF YOU USE COMMERCIAL OR PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE TO PAY FOR YOUR MEDICATION
ELIGIBLE PATIENTS PAY $5 PER DOSE
- Eligible patients using commercial or private insurance can save on out-of-pocket medication costs for STELARA®
- Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medication
- Maximum program benefit per calendar year shall apply
- Terms expire at the end of each calendar year and may change
- Program does not cover the cost to give you your treatment
- See program requirements
HEAR FROM A PATIENT
MY STELARA withMe NURSE NAVIGATOR EXPERIENCE
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Actual Patient
INFUSION & INJECTION DOSING INFORMATION
Start with an IV infusion
ONE TIME
STELARA® treatment starts with a one-time IV infusion through a vein in your arm that provides the amount of medication based on your body weight and is administered by a medical professional in a comfortable setting. It takes at least 1 hour to receive the full dose of medicine.
Keep going with maintenance injections EVERY 2 MONTHS
After the one-time IV infusion, you will receive STELARA® as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) every 8 weeks.
STELARA® is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of your doctor. If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver may give your injections of STELARA® at home, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject STELARA®.
Self-Injection at Home
The following video will provide an overview of self-injecting. Also be sure to thoroughly read the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use prior to injecting.
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If you or your caregiver will be administering your STELARA® maintenance doses at home, you can get additional in-person injection training and support through your STELARA withMe Nurse Navigator.
LASTING REMISSION CAN START WITH STELARA®
Clinical trials included new-to-biologic patients (but who failed, or were intolerant to, other medications), as well as those who failed or were intolerant to a biologic prior to STELARA®. The majority of patients saw rapid relief from their UC symptoms in just 8 weeks, with nearly 1 in 5 achieving remission. 4 out of 10 patients were in remission at year 1 after responding to the IV induction dose and continuing treatment with STELARA®. The majority of patients had no rectal bleeding at all and also had fewer daily bowel movements at about 4 years.
‡After 1 year, patients and healthcare providers knew that STELARA® was being used. This may have increased results. Individual results may vary. STELARA® is not for everyone. Only you and your doctor can decide if STELARA® is right for you.
STELARA® IS THE FIRST APPROVED UC MEDICATION TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION ON AND BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE INTESTINE.
Reductions of inflammation observed under a microscope and during colonoscopy in 17% of patients at 8 weeks and 44% of patients at 1 year.
This study did not evaluate how reduction of inflammation in the intestine relates to long-term outcomes.
STELARA® SAFETY
Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of STELARA®. Prescription medications, including STELARA®, have possible risks involved with treatment, so it’s important to discuss them with your doctor.
STELARA® is not for everyone; only your doctor can decide if it's right for you. STELARA® is a prescription medicine that affects your immune system. It can increase your chance of having serious side effects including serious infections, cancer, serious allergic reactions, lung inflammation, and a rare condition called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome.
These are not all the possible side effects of STELARA®.
Please read the Important Safety Information located at the bottom of the screen and the Medication Guide for STELARA® to learn more about these and other risks for STELARA®. Discuss any questions you have with your doctor.
In clinical studies, the most common side effects were:
- nasal congestion, sore throat, and runny nose
- upper respiratory infections
- fever
- headache
- tiredness
- itching
- nausea and vomiting
- redness at the injection site
- vaginal yeast infections
- urinary tract infections
- sinus infection
- bronchitis
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- joint pain
These are not all of the possible side effects of STELARA®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You should not receive a live vaccine while taking STELARA®. Before receiving STELARA®, tell your doctor if you have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). Tell your doctor if anyone in your house needs a vaccine. The viruses used in some types of vaccines can spread to people with a weakened immune system, and can cause serious problems. You should not receive the BCG vaccine during the one year before taking STELARA® or one year after you stop taking STELARA®.
