Just got detailed by pharma about actemra for GCA. Only problem is it is subq so because most patients with GCA are on Medicare it is not covered by part B which it would have been if they had gotten approval for IV actemra which also works for GCA. Since they will have to use part D it will cost them more money than many of them have. Genentech says we can fill out paperwork to apply for patient assistance if it is available and they meet income qualifications. Filling out more paperwork which may or may not get them the drug is exactly what I want to do! Sterling West,MD