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Is “Yervoy” available today?

Forums General Melanoma Community Is “Yervoy” available today?

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    mimi0201
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      Does anyone know if it's actually available?  Today is BMS supposed release date.

      Does anyone know if it's actually available?  Today is BMS supposed release date.

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        MichaelFL
        Participant

          It was "supposed" to start being shipped today (April 11). Being FDA approved, shipped and approved by insurance are three entirely different matters.

          Contact Yervoy.com for more info. http://www.yervoy.com/patient/home.aspx

          Contact Information
          Bristol-Myers Squibb Destination Access – IXEMPRA Patient Assistance Program
          6900 College Boulevard, Suite 1000
          Overland Park, KS 66211
          1-(800) 861-0048 (phone)
          1-(888) 776-2370 (fax)

          Michael

          MichaelFL
          Participant

            It was "supposed" to start being shipped today (April 11). Being FDA approved, shipped and approved by insurance are three entirely different matters.

            Contact Yervoy.com for more info. http://www.yervoy.com/patient/home.aspx

            Contact Information
            Bristol-Myers Squibb Destination Access – IXEMPRA Patient Assistance Program
            6900 College Boulevard, Suite 1000
            Overland Park, KS 66211
            1-(800) 861-0048 (phone)
            1-(888) 776-2370 (fax)

            Michael

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