VIVITROL is indicated for:
  • The treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to initiation of treatment with VIVITROL. Patients should not be actively drinking at the time of initial VIVITROL administration.
  • The prevention of relapse to opioid dependence, following opioid detoxification.

VIVITROL should be part of a comprehensive management program that includes psychosocial support.

Establishing a treatment plan with once-monthly VIVITROL® and counseling

For patients struggling with alcohol dependence or opioid dependence, the decision to seek treatment is not an easy one. As a substance abuse counselor, your role is vital for helping them move forward in their recovery—through connection, collaboration, and trust—and seeing if medication, along with counseling, can help.1


Resources for use with patients

If your clients are considering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) like VIVITROL, there are many resources to educate them about medication, set treatment goals, and offer support throughout their recovery

VIVITROL counselor flipchart.

Counselor Flipchart

This educational resource is intended to support a counselor/HCP discussion with an individual patient with alcohol dependence or opioid dependence who may be appropriate for treatment with VIVITROL and counseling. HCPs should use their independent medical judgment when reviewing this resource. The information provided is not intended as medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis.

VIVITROL patient brochures.

Patient Brochures

Help guide the conversation with your clients by sharing key information about once-monthly VIVITROL and discussing if MAT is right for them.

VIVITROL patient stories.

Patient Stories

Hear real stories from real people who have made VIVITROL and counseling a part of their recovery. These videos may inspire your client’s own recovery pathway and help them decide if VIVITROL is right for them.

VIVITROL HCP discussion guide.

Discussion Guide

If your clients are considering VIVITROL, they may have questions. Share this Doctor Discussion Guide with them so they can have a productive conversation with their healthcare provider.

VIVITROL My Recovery Journey Goals worksheet.

Goal-Setting Worksheet 

My Recovery Journey Goals is a resource that can help your clients keep track of their treatment goals and includes a Recovery Agreement—a personal commitment to plan their recovery journey.


Resources for accessing VIVITROL

Cost and access should never be a barrier to a client’s recovery. If your clients have questions about finding a provider, insurance coverage, or the cost of medication, these resources, which are available on the patient website, can help.

Provider Locator

Use the Provider Locator to help your patients find a healthcare provider in their area who can prescribe VIVITROL.


VIVITROL Co-pay Savings Program*

9 out of 10 eligible patients pay less than $5 out of pocket with the VIVITROL Co-pay Savings Program.2


Insurance Benefits Verification

Most insured patients are covered for VIVITROL. You can verify your client’s insurance benefits for VIVITROL in a few steps.


*Terms and Conditions

Eligible patients who have commercial insurance or no insurance may pay as little as $0 per prescription of VIVITROL. Maximum savings per prescription is $500 up to 12 prescriptions per calendar year, with maximum savings up to $6,000 per calendar year. Patients’ out-of-pocket expenses may vary. Offer not valid for patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal or state healthcare programs. Additional terms and conditions apply. Please see www.vivitrolcopayterms.com for full VIVITROL Co-pay Program Terms and Conditions.

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References: 1. The role of the substance abuse counselor in addiction recovery. Wake Forest University. Accessed July 26, 2024. https://counseling.online.wfu.edu/blog/the-role-of-substance-abuse-counselors-in-addiction-recovery/ 2. Data on file. Alkermes, Inc. Waltham, MA.

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References: 1. The role of the substance abuse counselor in addiction recovery. Wake Forest University. Accessed July 26, 2024. https://counseling.online.wfu.edu/blog/the-role-of-substance-abuse-counselors-in-addiction-recovery/ 2. Data on file. Alkermes, Inc. Waltham, MA.

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