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Through On Track, Shire is providing resources and services developed
with insights from experts in the nephrology and behavior modification
fields to help renal care teams and patients take a multifaceted approach
to hyperphosphatemia control. Shire also is offering additional support
specifically for FOSRENOL patients through its comprehensive offerings in
FOSRENOL On Track - a first of its kind program for the renal community
that offers an array of unique services to help renal care teams and
patients improve adherence.
-- Shire developed tools for HCPs and renal care teams to help enhance
their communication with patients in clinical settings. These tools
will facilitate the development of individualized plans that address
patients' specific barriers to managing their hyperphosphatemia
through diet, dialysis, and phosphate binder therapy.
-- Shire established the FOSRENOL On Track hotline to provide a simple,
single point of access to a comprehensive range of support services
and tools for all FOSRENOL patients and their renal care teams.
- FOSRENOL patients also can elect to receive regular lifestyle and
medication "reminders" through FOSRENOL On Track.
-- Knowing that high and rising out-of-pocket expenses for medications
often decrease patient adherence, Shire also is providing several
resources for FOSRENOL patients who face financial burdens to
adherence.
- Shire will provide a discount card for patients with private
insurance that will help them with financial assistance for their
medication. This is the first offering of its kind for
hyperphosphatemia patients.
- Qualified dialysis patients can receive grants t
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