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Annual Synagis® (palivizumab) distribution program approaches

August 28, 2014

The northeastern part of the United States is approaching the annual respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, which is November 2014 through March 2015. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among children younger than one year old. During RSV season IBC will approve the monthly administration of Synagis® (palivizumab) for children in accordance with the 2014-2015 recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

It is mandatory for all participating providers to obtain Synagis® (palivizumab) through ACRO Pharmaceutical Services, an independent company. IBC will coordinate with ACRO Pharmaceutical Services to facilitate delivery of Synagis® (palivizumab) to your office.

If you have questions about the Synagis® (palivizumab) distribution program, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-BLUE . The October edition of Partners in Health UpdateSM will include detailed information about how to order Synagis® (palivizumab), as well as the complete list of 2014-2015 recommendations for Synagis® (palivizumab) from the AAP.

Learn more

Review Medical Policy #08.00.22l: Immune Prophylaxis for Respiratory Syncytial Virus to learn more. Visit our Medical Policy Portal at, select Accept and Go to Medical Policy Online, and type the policy name or number in the Search box.

Note: MedImmune, LLC, the maker of Synagis® (palivizumab), has a voluntary program called RSV ConnectionTM; however, IBC does not participate in this program.

This is not a statement of benefits. Benefits may vary according to state requirements, product line (HMO, PPO, etc.), and/or employer groups. Member coverage can be verified by calling Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-BLUE.


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