Epoetin alfa

  • Biologic
  • EPOGEN

Therapy management checklist

Screening, baseline and ongoing monitoring with the label's stated frequency, hold and discontinue criteria, and counseling points, each quoted from the FDA label.

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Storage and cold chain

Epoetin alfa: storage and handling

Refrigerate
Yes, as the label states
Label statement
Store at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
Freezing
Do not freeze
Label statement
Do not freeze.
Room temperature
No allowance stated
Back into the refrigerator
Not addressed
Light
Protect from light
Label statement
Store Epogen vials in the original carton until use to protect from light.
Shaking
Do not shake
Label statement
Do not shake.

Temperature excursion helper

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The label does not state a room-temperature allowance for this product.

Entered: 1 day at up to 77°F (25°C).

Store at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
Do not freeze.

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All storage statements on the label (5)
  • Store at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • Do not freeze.
  • Do not shake.
  • Do not use Epogen that has been shaken or frozen.
  • Store Epogen vials in the original carton until use to protect from light.

FDA label version 137, effective June 23, 2026. DailyMed

Dosing and titration calendar

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Biosimilars

Procrit: 1 licensed biosimilar product, 0 interchangeable (FDA Purple Book). Compare presentations and dates

Medicare Part D coverage

100%of plans list it
97%of those: prior authorization
0%step therapy
24%quantity limit
0%specialty tier

5,496 Part D plans, CMS formulary files 2026Q3. Look up tier, PA, step therapy and quantity limits by plan

Patient assistance

No manufacturer program page is listed for this drug yet.

Independent foundations and the full directory (checked 2026-11-06). Eligibility and amounts are set by each program; open its page for them.

For licensed clinicians. Use with clinical judgment. Statements are quoted from the FDA label; confirm against the label for the product you are using.