As with any medication, the cost to the patient will depend on the patient’s health coverage. Most patients have public or private medical coverage which may cover the cost of IMPLANON. For complete details, please contact the patient’s insurer.
If you are a clinician ordering IMPLANON on behalf of a patient, complete details on the cost of IMPLANON can be obtained from either of our distributors. You can contact the CuraScript Call Center at 1.866.844.0148 or the CVS Caremark Call Center at 1.866.318.3492 for more information.
CuraScript, Inc., a subsidiary of Express Scripts (ESRX), is one of the largest, independent specialty pharmaceutical services companies in the United States. CuraScript offers wholesale distribution and specialty pharmacy services, including Freedom Fertility Pharmacy. With this combined offering, CuraScript has become an established provider of women’s health products.
Physicians who choose to purchase IMPLANON directly may do so through CuraScript’s wholesale distribution channel. CuraScript’s physician customers enjoy an easy ordering experience, complementary express shipping, and personalized customer service to meet the individual needs of their practice.
Complementing its distribution service, CuraScript also offers patient-specific specialty pharmacy services.
CuraScript offers physicians the option of opening an account to purchase IMPLANON. With a CuraScript account, you can access a 90-day line of credit and place your order by paying with a credit card.
To open an account with CuraScript, simply complete the one-time Account Application form. To expedite the account set-up process, return the completed application along with a copy of your State Medical License, DEA license and a list of trained clinicians authorized to place orders on the account. Applications can be submitted to our dedicated IMPLANON fax number at 1.866.389.7928.
Account setup is complete within 48 hours in most cases. Someone from CuraScript’s IMPLANON customer support team will contact you within 24 hours to confirm receipt of your application and again once account setup is complete.
To order IMPLANON you must first establish an account with CuraScript. To set up an account, you must complete a credit application and attach the applicable supporting documentation. The credit application must be fully completed and signed by the principle owner of the liable party.
Key areas to be completed in the application:
Type of organization and federal tax ID number – This allows CuraScript to use an external reporting agency to verify credit worthiness and in most cases enables the account to be opened within 24 hours.
Contact person (A/P and Purchasing) – This information is necessary for CuraScript to manage your account.
Financial statements (not listed) – This is not a requirement, but will expedite the turnaround time. If the information received from the credit investigation is incomplete, CuraScript may require this information to support the credit limit required to make purchases on terms.
Average monthly purchases – This field is not required, but is helpful to determine credit line needed to support purchases.
Vendor references – Please provide references in which you purchase on a line of credit, preferably other drug and/or medical supply vendors. Leases and utilities are not suitable references.
Bank references – Please provide banking information for your primary account and line of credit (if applicable). Please verify that the account number appears completely and is legible. Also, providing the name of your relationship manager is helpful in assisting CuraScript in providing the information and speeds up the processing time.
Terms and conditions – Please read and have a business principal sign. Credit applications without signature cannot be processed.
Credit applications can be downloaded, obtained from CuraScript by calling 1-877-IMPLANON and selecting option #1, or by United States Postal Service (USPS).
Access a 90-day line of credit or use a credit card payment through your CuraScript account.
Order IMPLANON via prescription order.
CuraScript Account
If you do not already have a CuraScript account, you can open an account by following the steps outlined above. Once you have your account number, you can order by calling 1.866.844.0148.
Once you have your account number, you can order by calling 1.866.844.0148 or order online.
All orders received by 7:00 pm EST are processed the same day and shipped second day delivery via UPS or FedEx. Emergency shipping is also available upon request.
Prescription Order
When IMPLANON is covered as a pharmacy benefit, prescription orders may be placed for individual patients. To initiate a prescription order with CuraScript, complete a CuraScript Benefits Investigation Form or call CuraScript at 1.866.844.0148 to submit a prescription.
Once CuraScript receives your request, a representative will perform an in-depth benefit investigation. Once the investigation is complete, CuraScript will contact the patient (via phone) and your office (via fax of an EOB) to review the referral. The benefits investigation process is complete within 48 hours in most cases.
If IMPLANON is covered under the patient’s insurance plan, a CuraScript representative will contact the patient to discuss any financial responsibility (if any) and your office to coordinate the delivery of IMPLANON to your office.
To request a benefits investigation, compete the CuraScript Benefits Investigation Form or call CuraScript at 1.866.844.0148. Once your request has been received, a CuraScript representative will perform an in-depth benefit investigation. Once the investigation is complete, CuraScript will contact the patient (via phone) and your office (via fax of an Explanation of Benefits) to review the referral. The benefits investigation process is complete within 48 hours in most cases.
Note: The coverage and payment information CuraScript provides is based on what is provided by the patient’s insurer. The insurer does not guarantee the information to CuraScript at the time of verification, nor can CuraScript guarantee the information to you. It is therefore recommended that your office investigate the patient's specific benefits and authorization requirements for IMPLANON prior to purchasing and seeking reimbursement.Yes, CuraScript can administer FSS and PHS (340b) and Apexus discounts for covered entities. CuraScript’s contract team can set up your account to support this special pricing.
Please check with the HRSA website or with your facility to determine if you are PHS or 340b eligible.
CVS Caremark IMPLANON Direct offers support services designed for physicians and their patients considering IMPLANON. CVS Caremark can provide a variety of services to both you and your patient. These services include benefits investigation as well as wholesale (Buy and Bill) and retail (Specialty Pharmacy) distribution.
First, once you complete the provided service request form or place a call to IMPLANON Direct, CVS Caremark will contact your patient’s insurance company and research your patient’s insurance benefit coverage for IMPLANON and the insertion and removal procedure. Their detailed benefits investigation entails researching all possible options for coverage for IMPLANON. These options will include verification of both the pharmacy benefit and medical benefit, including benefits applied to physician’s buy and bill. CVS Caremark’s goal through their benefits investigation is to identify the IMPLANON coverage option that offers the lowest out-of-pocket responsibility for your patient.
Second, depending on the results of the benefits investigation, CVS Caremark can ship IMPLANON directly to you if you wish to purchase the product and bill the cost directly to the IMPLANON patient’s insurance company. In some cases, CVS Caremark may also be able to dispense for your patient. In this case, CVS Caremark will bill the insurance company directly for the product costs. Either way, CVS Caremark will ship the product directly to the office or institution of your choice.
IMPLANON orders are received via phone or fax by CVS Caremark IMPLANON Direct Team at 1.866.318.3492 (phone) or 1.866.769.3882 (fax), or order online.
Orders will be shipped second-day delivery unless there is an immediate need for product due to scheduled procedure date, in which case a one-day delivery can be requested.
Orders will be processed either through CVS Caremark's Specialty Pharmacy (single patient ordering) or through its Specialty Distribution (Buy and Bill or larger direct purchase quantity ordering).
You will need to provide the following information on the Service Request Form (SRF):
Direct Purchase/Wholesale Order (Buy and Bill)
a. Prescriber’s name
b. Prescriber’s demographics, including address and phone
c. Billing address if different than shipping information
d. Quantity requested
e. Credit card information
f. Requested delivery date
g. Tax identification number
h. Signature of the contact placing the order and the name of the trained clinician
Retail Order (Specialty Pharmacy)
a. Complete patient name and address and insurance information
b. Complete prescriber information and authorization
c. Prescription information for IMPLANON
All verbal orders will be taken by a registered pharmacist.