What is REVLIMID® (lenalidomide)?
REVLIMID is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with:
FL and MZL are types of cancer of white blood cells called B-cell lymphocytes that are found in the lymph nodes and spleen.
REVLIMID should not be used to treat people who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) unless they are participants in a controlled clinical trial.
It is not known if REVLIMID is safe and effective in children.
Like many patients, knowing what you may pay for treatment can be a major concern. That’s why Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is committed to helping you understand your out-of-pocket (OOP) costs and possible resources that may help make them more affordable.
The information below will help you understand the list price of your medication, but your out-of-pocket costs may vary depending on indication, dosing, and health plan coverage.
For people prescribed REVLIMID for the following indications:
The list price of REVLIMID is $18,723 per cycle when given as 25 mg once daily on days 1-21 of a 28-day cycle.* Most patients will pay less.
*As of January 2025, for a 28-day cycle. List price is also known as wholesale acquisition cost, or WAC. WAC is the price at which pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their products to wholesalers or direct purchasers in the United States, not including prompt pay or other discounts, rebates, or reductions in price. Most people do not pay the list price for REVLIMID.
For people prescribed REVLIMID in combination with a rituximab product for the following indications:
The list price of REVLIMID is $18,723 per cycle when given as 20 mg once daily on days 1-21 of a 28-day cycle.* Most patients will pay less.
*As of January 2025, for a 28-day cycle. List price is also known as wholesale acquisition cost, or WAC. WAC is the price at which pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their products to wholesalers. Most people do not pay the list price for REVLIMID.
For people prescribed REVLIMID for the following indications:
The list price of REVLIMID is $24,963 per cycle when given as 10 mg once daily on days 1-28 of a 28-day cycle.* Most patients will pay less.
*As of January 2025, for a 28-day cycle. List price is also known as wholesale acquisition cost, or WAC. WAC is the price at which pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their products to wholesalers. Most people do not pay the list price for REVLIMID.
If you have commercial insurance
The BMS Access Support Co-Pay Assistance Program assists with out-of-pocket co-payment or co-insurance requirements for eligible, commercially insured patients who have been prescribed certain BMS products including REVLIMID. For more information, visit bmsaccesssupport or call BMS Access Support at 1-800-861-0048 8am to 8pm ET, Monday–Friday.
If you have Medicare
In 2024, you could pay between $0 to ~$3,300 for the first fill and $0 per month for subsequent fills if you are receiving REVLIMID once daily and on a standard Medicare plan. 73% of Medicare patients pay $0 per month. For REVLIMID, your costs are determined by your pharmacy coverage such as Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage (a.k.a., Part C), by your coverage phase, and your income level. Use this link to learn about costs for Medicare drug coverage. Certain patients may be eligible for Low-Income Subsidy, also known as “Extra Help.” Use this link to learn more. Please check with your Medicare plan administrator for more details and to understand your specific costs.
If you have Medicaid
To find out if you qualify for Medicaid, or to get more information about whether co-payments or other cost-sharing may apply in your state, please use this link to learn more or contact your state Medicaid program.
If you do not have insurance coverage
If you do not have medical coverage for REVLIMID, you can expect to pay the list price shown above. Patients without insurance are encouraged to call 1-800-861-0048 1-800-861-0048 to explore potential options.
At BMS, we provide support with purpose.
The BMS Access Support program is dedicated to helping patients access their prescribed BMS medications. We may offer benefit investigations, prior authorizations assistance, appeals process support, and information on financial support options. The BMS Access Support Co-Pay Assistance Program assists with out-of-pocket co-payment or co-insurance requirements for eligible, commercially-insured patients who have been prescribed certain BMS products, including REVLIMD.
For more information visit BMS Access Support or call BMS Access Support at 1-800-861-0048 1-800-861-0048 8am to 8pm ET Monday–Friday.
What is the most important information I should know about REVLIMID® (lenalidomide)?
Before you begin taking REVLIMID, you must read and agree to all of the instructions in the Lenalidomide REMS program. Further information about the Lenalidomide REMS program is available at www.lenalidomiderems.com or by telephone at 1-888-423-5436. Before prescribing REVLIMID, your healthcare provider will explain the Lenalidomide REMS program to you and have you sign the Patient-Physician Agreement Form.
REVLIMID may cause serious side effects, including:
REVLIMID is similar to the medicine thalidomide which is known to cause severe life-threatening birth defects. REVLIMID has not been tested in pregnant females. REVLIMID has harmed unborn animals in animal testing.
Females must not get pregnant:
Females who can become pregnant:
If you become pregnant while taking REVLIMID, stop taking it right away and call your healthcare provider. If your healthcare provider is not available, you can call the REMS Call Center at
There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors the outcomes of females who take REVLIMID during pregnancy, or if their male partner takes REVLIMID and they are exposed during pregnancy. You can enroll in this registry by calling the REMS Call Center, at the phone number listed above.
REVLIMID can pass into human semen:
Men: If your female partner becomes pregnant, you should call your healthcare provider right away.
Before taking REVLIMID, tell your healthcare provider:
Call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you get any of the following during treatment with REVLIMID:
Who should not take REVLIMID?
Do not take REVLIMID if you:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking REVLIMID?
Before you take REVLIMID, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. REVLIMID and other medicines may affect each other, causing serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking any new medicines. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist.
How should I take REVLIMID?
Take REVLIMID exactly as prescribed and follow all the instructions of the Lenalidomide REMS program
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What should I avoid while taking REVLIMID?
What are the possible side effects of REVLIMID?
REVLIMID can cause serious side effects, including:
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Get emergency medical help right away if you develop any of the following signs or symptoms during treatment with REVLIMID:
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Your healthcare provider may tell you to decrease your dose, temporarily stop or permanently stop taking REVLIMID if you develop certain serious side effects during treatment with REVLIMID.
The most common side effects of REVLIMID include:
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These are not all of the possible side effects of REVLIMID. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS and Medication Guide, for REVLIMID.