Physician resources
Salix is committed to helping physicians and patients effectively manage HE.
Read through the information below for more on Salix programs, education opportunities, and links.
- The HE Living Program
- Reimbursement support
- The NEJM Article ePrint, "Rifaximin Treatment in Hepatic Encephalopathy"
- Webcast—Treatment of HE: Reducing the Risk of Breakthrough Episodes
- Join our "Find an MD" directory
- Medical liaison support
The HE Living Program
Salix is committed to helping HE healthcare providers and their patients effectively address the complexities of HE management through H.E.L.P. —the Hepatic Encephalopathy Living Program.
Benefits include:
- A 24-hour toll-free hotline for patients to answer product-related questions
- Patient copay assistance
- Patient education materials
- Treatment adherence support
Click to watch the video below and discover all the unique benefits that H.E.L.P. brings to both patients and healthcare providers.
To enroll:
- Call 1-866-XIFAXAN (943-2926)
Reimbursement support
3-Step Xifaxan 550 mg reimbursement:
Step 1: Download and fill out the Patient Information Form
To download the form in Word (.doc) format, click here
For instructions on how to fill out the form, click here
Step 2: Call 1-866-XIFAXAN (943-2926) to connect to the Xifaxan 550 mg Reimbursement Helpline.
This free support service connects your office and patients to trained reimbursement analysts to answer questions you may have, and to help negotiate appeals should your patients’ claims be denied. Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
The helpline can also provide a timely solution to address issues you may encounter, including:
- Receiving current reimbursement policies for private payers, Medicaid, and Medicare
- Verifying individual patient coverage
- Verifying insurance coverage associated with the patient assistance program
- Assisting with prior authorizations
- Managing negotiation of appeals on denied claims
- Receiving customized information to assist with coverage or appeals
Step 3: Submit your completed Patient Information Form to the Xifaxan 550 mg Reimbursement Fax Line 1-800-387-5807
If you would like a sales representative to discuss our Rebate Card Program with you, please call us at 1-866-669-SLXP (7597).
Back to topThe NEJM Article ePrint, "Rifaximin Treatment in Hepatic Encephalopathy"
Follow these 3 steps to download an ePrint of the New England Journal of Medicine March 2010 article “Rifaximin Treatment in Hepatic Encephalopathy” on Xifaxan 550 mg pivotal phase 3 trial data. Please note that the NEJM ePrint is only supported on the PC platform.
Step 1: Download the file by clicking on the link provided below.
Step 2: Click the "Save" button. You will be prompted to either "Run" or "Save" the ePrint file. We recommend you save the ePrint file to a location on your computer where you can locate it and activate it at a later time.
Step 3: Locate the file on your computer and double-click to open. To open the saved ePrint file, simply double-click on the file icon you saved to your computer. You must be connected to the Internet the first time you open the ePrint.
Download the article now Back to topWebcast—Treatment of HE: Reducing the Risk of Breakthrough Episodes
Watch the webcast "Treatment of HE: Reducing the Risk of Breakthrough Episodes." This dynamic Product Theater presentation will highlight the first new therapy for hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in 30 years, Xifaxan 550 mg.
Introduction to Xifaxan 550 mg by Steven L. Flamm, MD
Background on hepatic encephalopathy by Robert S. Brown, Jr, MD, MPH
Phase 3 trial by Fred Poordad, MD
Case studies by Steven L. Flamm, MD
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Back to topMedical liaison support
Salix provides a team of medical experts and liaisons for its physician customers. If you still have questions about Xifaxan 550 mg that have not been answered on this website, please call us at 1-866-669-SLXP (7597).
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