Resources for people who are living with lupus nephritis
When you're fighting a serious disease every day, finding the time to understand and manage your treatment can feel overwhelming and lonely. Aurinia Alliance® is here to help every step of the way, so you can focus on what's more important—you.
When you enroll, you'll receive:
- A Dedicated Nurse Case Manager
- Lupus Nephritis and LUPKYNIS® Educational Materials
- Financial Assistance
- A Welcome Kit
Emili Z., RNC-MNN
Nurse Case Manager
See what's inside the LUPKYNIS® Welcome Kit
Your dedicated Nurse Case Manager will send you a Welcome Kit to help you get started on your treatment journey. Inside you'll find:
A Welcome Brochure
With helpful information about taking LUPKYNIS and how to get support from Aurinia Alliance.
An Instructional Card
To help you open your LUPKYNIS blister packs.
A LUPKYNIS Medication Carrier
Designed by someone living with lupus nephritis, so you can stylishly store and carry your medication. It's water resistant and has a pocket to store important information.
An Aurinia Alliance Magnet and Dry Erase Marker
Where you can track your daily doses and jot down appointments and reminders.
Get personalized support with a Nurse Case Manager
If you're taking LUPKYNIS, when you enroll in Aurinia Alliance you'll be connected with a Nurse Case Manager. They'll be your dedicated contact throughout your Aurinia treatment journey.
Your Nurse Case Manager will provide resources, including
Lupus nephritis educational materials
Lupus nephritis is a serious and complex disease—and learning about it can quickly become overwhelming. Wherever you are in your journey, your Nurse Case Manager can provide you with helpful information that is tailored to your specific needs. Here are some materials to get started:
Getting Started with LUPKYNIS Brochure (English)Getting Started with LUPKYNIS Brochure (Español)Doctor Discussion GuideFind more information about lupus nephritis
Financial assistance
Navigating a treatment plan for a serious condition like lupus nephritis can come with concerns about how to afford treatment. Because every situation is unique, your Nurse Case Manager is available to help you understand your insurance benefits not only when you begin treatment, but also if your insurance plan changes. They can also answer your questions about financial assistance for which you may be eligible.
97% of the time*, patients paid less than $10 for their LUPKYNIS prescription.
*97% of the shipments of LUPKYNIS delivered cost the patient $10 or less. These are patients on commercial insurance, Medicaid or Medicare from January 2022 to December 2022.
Already enrolled?
Get in touch with your Nurse Case Manager to access
your exclusive resources at 1-833-AURINIA (1-833-287-4642)
"Aurinia has provided a great deal of support. Just having a source that allowed me to talk freely about what I was experiencing helped me feel validated, and to know I was not alone."
– Tiffany, started treatment 2021
Find new connections in the community
Lupus Nephritis Peer Connect™ is a mentor program that allows you to speak one-on-one with someone who is also living with lupus nephritis and who has experience taking LUPKYNIS.
REQUEST A MENTORWatch Malisha, Suriya, and Jennifer share their real stories of living with lupus nephritis—from being diagnosed, to overcoming challenges, and discovering the common thread between them.
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"Sometimes knowing that you are not alone helps you cope with what you're going through."
– Nancy, started treatment in 2021, pictured with her care partner Jose
Frequently asked questions
Will I be able to afford treatment with LUPKYNIS?
Everyone's situation is different, but when you enroll with Aurinia Alliance, your Nurse Case Manager will partner with you and walk through all the options available to you based on your individual coverage.
Aurinia also offers a copay program for eligible commercial patients. $0 copay for eligible commercial patients.
97% of the time*, patients paid less than $10 for their LUPKYNIS prescription.
Who do I talk to if I have questions about my treatment?
If you have questions specifically about LUPKYNIS or any other aspects of your lupus nephritis treatment, you should always talk to your doctor. When you enroll in Aurinia Alliance, you'll be connected with a dedicated Nurse Case Manager who will provide the consistency and expertise needed to help you navigate your LUPKYNIS treatment journey. Sign up here to get started. You can also enroll by calling 1-833-AURINIA (1-833-287-4642).
What is LUPKYNIS® (voclosporin)?
LUPKYNIS is a prescription medicine used with other medicines to treat adults with active lupus nephritis. LUPKYNIS should not be taken with a medicine called cyclophosphamide. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you take this medicine.
Please see Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide (Guía del medicamento) for LUPKYNIS.
Important Safety Information
LUPKYNIS® (voclosporin) can cause serious side effects, including:
- Increased risk of cancer. People who take LUPKYNIS have an increased risk of getting some kinds of cancer, including skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). Limit and avoid exposure to sunlight and UV light such as tanning machines. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
- Increased risk of infection. LUPKYNIS is a medicine that affects your immune system. LUPKYNIS can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Serious infections can happen in people taking LUPKYNIS that can lead to hospitalizations and can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, sweats or chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, or warm, red, or painful areas on your skin.
What is LUPKYNIS® (voclosporin)?
LUPKYNIS is a prescription medicine used with other medicines to treat adults with active lupus nephritis. LUPKYNIS should not be taken with a medicine called cyclophosphamide. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you take this medicine.
Please see Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide (Guía del medicamento) for LUPKYNIS.
Important Safety Information
LUPKYNIS® (voclosporin) can cause serious side effects, including:
- Increased risk of cancer. People who take LUPKYNIS have an increased risk of getting some kinds of cancer, including skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). Limit and avoid exposure to sunlight and UV light such as tanning machines. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
- Increased risk of infection. LUPKYNIS is a medicine that affects your immune system. LUPKYNIS can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Serious infections can happen in people taking LUPKYNIS that can lead to hospitalizations and can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, sweats or chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, or warm, red, or painful areas on your skin.
Do not take LUPKYNIS with medicines known as strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, and clarithromycin, or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in LUPKYNIS. You should not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking LUPKYNIS.
Before you use LUPKYNIS, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- Plan to receive any vaccines. You should not receive any live vaccines during treatment with LUPKYNIS. Other vaccines may not work as well during treatment with LUPKYNIS.
- Have or have had liver, kidney, or heart problems.
- Have high blood pressure.
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed when taking LUPKYNIS. When taking LUPKYNIS in combination with mycophenolate mofetil, read the Medication Guide for mycophenolate mofetil for important pregnancy information. These medicines can harm your unborn or breastfed baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. LUPKYNIS may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how LUPKYNIS works.
LUPKYNIS may cause serious side effects, including:
Kidney problems. Kidney problems are common side effects of LUPKYNIS and may be serious. Your healthcare provider may do certain tests to check your kidney function while you take LUPKYNIS.
High blood pressure. High blood pressure is a common side effect of LUPKYNIS and may be serious. Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood pressure while you take LUPKYNIS and may ask you to check your blood pressure at home.
Nervous system problems. Nervous system problems are a common side effect of LUPKYNIS and may be serious. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have any of these symptoms while taking LUPKYNIS:
- confusion
- changes in alertness
- muscle tremors
- numbness and tingling
- headache
- seizures
- vision changes
High levels of potassium in your blood. Your healthcare provider may do certain tests to check your potassium levels while you take LUPKYNIS.
A serious heart rhythm problem (QT prolongation).
Severe low red blood cell count (anemia). Your healthcare provider may check your labs while using LUPKYNIS.
The most common side effects of LUPKYNIS are diarrhea, headache, cough, urinary tract infection, stomach pain, heartburn, and loss of hair (alopecia).
These are not all the possible side effects of LUPKYNIS. For more information, ask your healthcare provider. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to www.fda.gov/medwatch.