Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis. It is caused when the immune system (the body’s defense system) is not working properly. RA causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. About 75% of RA patients are women. The disease most often begins between the ages of 30 and 50. However, RA can start at any age. RA is a chronic disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, swelling and decreased movement of the joints. Small joints in the hands and feet are most commonly affected. Sometimes RA can affect your organs, such as eyes, skin or lungs.
Therapy for RA has improved greatly in the past 30 years. Current treatments give most patients good or excellent relief of symptoms and let them keep functioning at, or near, normal levels. Although there is currently no cure, the goal of treatment is to improve your joint pain and swelling and to improve your ability to perform day-to-day activities.
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Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
Relieve symptoms but also slow progression of the joint damage
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
for pain reduction and swelling
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Corticosteroids
Pain reduction and swelling
How Invictus Pharmacy can Assist:
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Coverage Eligibility Determination:
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Prior Authorization and Denial:
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Financial Assistance Program:
Regardless of what your financial situation is, our dedicated case managers work hard to find ways to reduce what you pay for the medication
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Injection training:
Our Pharmacists and trained nurses can help you properly use the medications you’re prescribed and provide you assistance in proper disposal of used/unused drug. Training is done via web-cam, phone or in person at one of our locations.
