How we work in
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
including Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) & Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease (PF-ILD)
IPF and PF-ILD are two different but related medical conditions that affect the lungs.
IPF is a specific and relatively rare type of pulmonary fibrosis. IPF is diagnosed where there is no identifiable cause for the pulmonary fibrosis, such as underlying diseases or exposure to toxins. It is a progressive and chronic disease characterised by scarring of the lung tissue. This scarring makes the lungs stiff and less able to expand and contract, making it difficult to breath.
PF-ILD is a broader term that encompasses various interstitial lung diseases including but not limited to IPF. Unlike IPF, PF-ILD includes cases where there is a known cause for the pulmonary fibrosis such as exposure to environmental toxins, certain medications, autoimmune disease and infections. The key feature of PF-ILD is the scarring (fibrosis) of the interstitial tissue in the lungs, which is the tissue that surrounds and supports the air sacs (alveoli). This scarring can also make it difficult for the lungs to function properly and lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing.
Inservio Home & IPF & PF-ILD
Inservio Home understands the unique and challenging needs of patients with IPF & PF-ILD. We have ongoing relationships with many clinics who prescribe medications to these patients and can work with the clinic and patient to ensure patients specialty medication needs can be met. Our range of free services to patients include:
By choosing Inservio Home to be your agent to act on your behalf, we can obtain your prescription from your doctor, supply it to a specialty pharmacy, collect your dispensed medicine from that pharmacy and deliver to you.
We can connect you with a pharmacist who is experienced in IPF & PF-ILD medicines, including support and medication counselling.
We work with specialist pharmacies around the country who have committed to stock a wide range of IPF & PF-ILD medications.
Our patient coordinators will help manage and streamline your ongoing prescriptions and medication supply needs by working with you, your clinical team and the specialist pharmacy.
Inservio Home does not charge you for its services, (including delivery to your home or another nominated address). The only fee which you may be required to pay is a legislated PBS co-payment charged by the pharmacy dispensing your medicine. This is the same fee you would pay to obtain your medication from any other pharmacy.
Which IPF & PF-ILD medicines can Inservio Home manage and deliver?*
Medications are listed below by Brand Name of Medication, followed by Active Ingredient:
| Brand Name | Active Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Pirfenidone Sandoz | Pirfenidone |
| Ofev® | Nintedanib |
* Inservio Home does not endorse or promote the therapeutic benefit of any medication. Any decision to administer a therapeutic good should be taken in consultation with your doctor.
Contact us to find out more information
Call us on 1300 803 901 or complete the online enquiry form below.