BIOGEN AVONEX PHARMACY NETWORK, DIRECT DELIVERY OFFERS PATIENT ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS; PHASE IV STUDIES WILL EVALUATE AVONEX USE BEYOND TWO YEARS
Executive Summary
Biogen's Avonex patient support services include special distribution options that provide direct billing of patients' health plans to avoid large upfront payments for the new multiple sclerosis drug, which costs $710 for a four-week supply.