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Phosphorus builds up

Your kidneys filter fluid in the body to remove waste and turn it into urine. In this process, one of the things that is removed is phosphorus. Without working kidneys, phosphorus builds up in your blood, also known as hyperphosphatemia. While you may not feel any symptoms from hyperphosphatemia, it can affect your overall health.

How can you bring phosphorus down?

Bringing Phosphorus Down

Dialysis, along with a diet that limits phosphorus, can help control the phosphorus levels in your blood. However, phosphorus usually cannot be lowered with dialysis and diet alone. Most patients on dialysis need to use a medicine called a phosphate binder, like Velphoro. Find out how Velphoro works.

How does your doctor track your phosphorus level?

Tracking your phosphorus

When you are on dialysis, your doctor will test your blood on a regular basis. One of the things the test results will show is your phosphorus level. If your level is not in the right range, your doctor may recommend changes in your diet and the use of a phosphate binder.

The National Kidney Foundation recommends that phosphorus levels be 3.5 to 5.5 mg/dL. Your healthcare professional may have a different goal for you. Ask your dialysis team about your phosphorus goal!

Learn about the ”pill burden“

The “pill burden”

Do you have a large number of pills that you have to take every day? This can make it difficult for you to keep up with your medications. Some phosphate binder treatments call for up to 4 pills per meal to control phosphorus levels. Velphoro can help control phosphorus levels starting with 1 chewable tablet per meal.

Ask for Velphoro!

Lighten your day with Velphoro dosing!

Start with one chewable tablet per meal.

• Tablets are easy to chew and have a pleasant berry taste
• You may only need to take one chewable tablet with you when you go out for a meal
• In studies, most people reached their phosphorus goal with 3 to 4 tablets per day

Remember to take Velphoro as prescribed

Take Velphoro as prescribed

• Take it with meals
• Just chew and swallow—if needed, you can crush the tablets first
• No extra liquid needed
• Many medications can be taken with Velphoro but some cannot. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and other supplements

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose

• Velphoro only works when you eat a meal or snack, so a dose you miss can’t be replaced
• If you miss a dose, take Velphoro the next time you eat

Ask for Velphoro!

Financial Support

If you are new to dialysis or to Velphoro, ask your healthcare professional which of the following programs may be right for you:

Velphoro Savings Card ($0 Co-pay)

• For eligible people who are commercially insured or paying with cash

Free drug program

• Available if you are new to dialysis and transitioning to Medicare Part D or can’t afford your medication

Low-income subsidy (LIS)*

• Pay no more than $10 per monthly prescription if you qualify

Velphoro Access Solutions

If you have questions about your coverage, talk to your healthcare professional. With Velphoro Access Solutions, your healthcare team has the support of experts who are committed to helping them find a coverage option that fits your needs.

*In order to participate, you must have Medicare/Medicaid or Medicaid and have applied and qualified for Medicare Part D LIS. This program enables you to have a low out-of-pocket expense, and you will not be subject to the coverage gap (donut hole). 2018 LIS coverage is $8.35.