How we work in
Neurology
including Multiple Sclerosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are two distinct neurological conditions that affect the nervous system. They have different causes, symptoms and treatments.
MS is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord. The immune system in MS mistakenly attacks the protective myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers in the CNS. It leads to inflammation, loss of myelin and the formation of scar tissue. This damage leads to a range of neurological symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, numbness, balance problems, vision disturbances and more.
SMA is a genetic neuromuscular disorder characterised by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord and lower brainstem. Motor neurons are the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. When these neurons degenerate, it leads to muscle weakness and atrophy (wasting), as the muscles no longer receive signals to contract and function properly.
Inservio Home & MS & SMA
Inservio Home understands the unique and challenging needs of patients and carers of those with MS and SMA. We currently deliver specialty medication to a large number of patients with these conditions, throughout Australia. Our range of free services to patients include:
By choosing Inservio 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 MS & SMA medicines, including support and medication counselling.
We work with specialist pharmacies around the country who have committed to stock a wide range of MS and SMA 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 will 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 MS & SMA medicines can Inservio Home manage and deliver?*
Medications are listed below by Brand Name of Medication, followed by Active Ingredient:
| Brand Name | Therapy Area | Active Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| Evrysdi® | Spinal Muscular Atrophy | Risdiplam |
| Kesimpta® | Multiple Sclerosis | Ofatumumab |
| Betaferon® | Multiple Sclerosis | Interferon beta-1b |
| Copaxone® | Multiple Sclerosis | Glatiramer acetate |
| Dimethyl Fumarate | Multiple Sclerosis | Dimethyl Fumarate |
| Fingolimod | Multiple Sclerosis | Fingolimod |
| Mavenclad® | Multiple Sclerosis | Cladribine |
| Mayzent® | Multiple Sclerosis | Siponimod |
| Teriflunomide | Multiple Sclerosis | Teriflunomide |
| Vumerity® | Multiple Sclerosis | Diroximel fumarate |
| Zeposia® | Multiple Sclerosis | Ozanimod |
* 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.