Charitable Access Program

The Charitable Access Program (CAP) has been established in the United States through the Genzyme Charitable Foundation, Inc. The program is committed to providing Cerezyme® to individuals who:

  • Medically need Cerezyme and
  • Are uninsured or have inadequate insurance coverage for Cerezyme

Qualified individuals with Gaucher disease whose physicians have recommended treatment with Cerezyme may be eligible for the Charitable Access Program. To be considered for the program, your patient will be asked to provide the following:

Your Genzyme Case Manager will coordinate with you and your patient to help obtain the necessary documentation and will keep you updated on the status of your patient's application. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and are kept confidential by the Charitable Access Program Committee. If your patient is ineligible for our program, your Genzyme Case Manager will work with you and your patient to explore alternative coverage options.

Please note that the Charitable Access Program is considered a temporary program. Patients and their families are expected to continue exploring alternative resources with the assistance of a Genzyme Case Manager. These may include:

  • Private insurance
  • Government programs

To Learn More

If you have questions about Genzyme’s Charitable Access Program, please call 1-800-745-4447, Option 3 to speak with a Genzyme Case Manager.

For additional information regarding the Charitable Access Program or to request an application form, email Genzyme:

Disclaimer: Genzyme's Charitable Access Program may be discontinued at anytime at the discretion of the Charitable Access Program Committee

Indication & Usage

Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection) is indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy for pediatric and adult patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 Gaucher disease that results in one or more of the following conditions:

  1. anemia
  2. thrombocytopenia
  3. bone disease
  4. hepatomegaly or splenomegaly

Important Safety Information

Approximately 15% of patients have developed IgG antibodies, and these patients have a higher risk of hypersensitivity reaction. Therefore periodic monitoring is suggested; caution should be exercised in patients with antibodies or prior symptoms of hypersensitivity. Symptoms suggestive of hypersensitivity occurred in 6.6% of patients, and include anaphylactoid reaction, pruritus, flushing, urticaria, angioedema, chest discomfort, dyspnea, coughing, cyanosis and hypotension.

Reactions related to Cerezyme administration have been reported in less than 15% of patients. Each of the following events occurred in less than 2% of the total patient population. Reported adverse events include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, fatigue, headache, fever, dizziness, chills, backache, and tachycardia. Adverse events associated with the route of administration include discomfort, pruritus, burning, swelling or sterile abscess at the site at the site of injection.

To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Genzyme at 800-745-4447, option 2 or FDA at 800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch

Please see Full Prescribing Information (PDF).