Genentech Spoilage Replacement Program

If a Genentech medicine is purchased for use in an FDA approved indication, was spoiled, and no product was administered, the product may be eligible for replacement through the Genentech Spoilage Program. Product must be returned or Certificate of Destruction must be furnished to be eligible for the Spoilage Program.

Online Submission Form and Process

Once complete, you will receive a confirmation #. Your request is not submitted until you have this number.
An attestation is required at the end of this form by a Health Care Provider (HCP) who has signing authority for the facility.
If approved, further instructions for returning product or completing a Certificate of Destruction will be provided within 2 business days of the form submission.
Each Spoilage incident must be reported separately.
To avoid any delays, ensure that the Return Authorization is included in any product being sent back.
Send one Return Authorization per return package.
If you have questions or would prefer a paper form to fax, please call Genentech Customer Service at (800) 551-2231.

Important program guidelines to remember:

Each instance of spoilage requires completion of this form. Replacement of a spoiled product is on a case-by-case basis.
Please retain all original product and packaging.
Genentech will only consider replacing spoiled product if it was intended for an FDA approved indication.
Genentech does not ship replacement product if ANY portion of the spoiled product has been administered (including bolus) or is intended to be administered to another patient.
Genentech can ship replacement product only to licensed facilities.
Requests are subject to certain limitations and conditions.
A spoilage replacement can only be requested within 30 days of the spoilage occurrence, the date of spoilage incident will be required to submit the form.

For Self Administered Products Only

For Nutropin please call the Nurses line at 1-866-NUTROPIN to initiate the request.
Specialty Pharmacies will call to initiate the request with Channel Operations. Please have the patient ID number, and date of next therapy available.
Replacement product will ship to the Specialty Pharmacy to dispense to the patient.

Genentech retains the right to make the final decision regarding any spoilage replacement request. All spoilage requests are subject to review. Returned product is subject to analysis.