The list price for a 30-day supply of Otezla is $4,975.42.* This price is based on the wholesale acquisition cost of Otezla.
List price is also referred to as wholesale acquisition cost, or WAC. WAC is the price at which Amgen sells its products to wholesalers.
95% of Otezla prescriptions cost $0 out-of-pocket for people in the Otezla Co-Pay Card Program.
A co-pay (or co-payment) is a flat fee that is paid each time a patient goes to a doctor or fills a prescription. The $0 Co-Pay Program helps reduce that fee.
Patients with commercial insurance (self-purchased or through an employer) usually pay what is called the “out-of-pocket” cost for Otezla. This is the amount they owe after their insurance coverage has kicked in and any co-pays or deductibles have been applied.
Whether you were just prescribed Otezla or have been on Otezla, you can enroll in the $0 Co-Pay Program today. Once you have enrolled, you’ll receive a digital co-pay card via email. Share the member ID number on your card with your specialty pharmacy to begin lowering your out-of-pocket costs. Eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0 per month for Otezla.
The pharmacy can apply the $0 Co-Pay Card benefit (automatically) each month up to the annual maximum benefit of the co-pay program.
The $0 Co-Pay Program is not for underinsured, Medicare, or Medicaid patients. If this is you, our team of Amgen SupportPlus Representatives can assist you with any questions you may have about your plan.
Signing up is simple, just fill out the form at Otezla.com/enroll, and if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically be enrolled. Once you have enrolled, you’ll receive a digital co-pay card via email. Share the member ID number on your card with your specialty pharmacy to begin lowering your out-of-pocket costs.
If you prefer to enroll over the phone, you can call 1-844-4OTEZLA (1-844-468-3952) and speak to an Amgen SupportPlus Representative (available 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday).
The Otezla Co-Pay Card is available to eligible patients with commercial insurance (usually self-purchased or through an employer) regardless of income level.
Re-enrollment in the program is required at regular intervals. You may continue in the program as long as you re-enroll as required by Amgen and continue to meet all of the program’s eligibility requirements during participation in the program.
If at any point a patient’s insurance changes, their enrollment in the program may be re-evaluated. They must continue to meet the program’s eligibility requirements to continue receiving benefits.
People usually pay what is called the “out-of-pocket” cost for Otezla. This is the amount they owe after their insurance coverage has kicked in and any co-pays or deductibles have been applied.
You must not take Otezla if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla.
Otezla can cause allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Stop using Otezla and call your healthcare provider or seek emergency help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing or swallowing, raised bumps (hives), rash or itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or arms.
Otezla can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, especially within the first few weeks of treatment. Use in elderly patients and the use of certain medications with Otezla appears to increase the risk of complications from having severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Tell your doctor if any of these conditions occur.
Otezla is associated with an increase in depression. In clinical studies, some patients reported depression, or suicidal behavior while taking Otezla. Some patients stopped taking Otezla due to depression. Before starting Otezla, tell your doctor if you have had feelings of depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Be sure to tell your doctor if any of these symptoms or other mood changes develop or worsen during treatment with Otezla.
Some patients taking Otezla lost body weight. Your doctor should monitor your weight regularly. If unexplained or significant weight loss occurs, your doctor will decide if you should continue taking Otezla. For children 6 years of age or older, their doctor should monitor their growth (height and weight). If they are not growing or gaining weight as expected, their doctor will decide if they should continue taking Otezla.
Some medicines may make Otezla less effective and should not be taken with Otezla. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines.
The most common side effects of Otezla include diarrhea, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, tension headache, and headache. These are not all the possible side effects with Otezla. Ask your doctor about other potential side effects. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or planning to breastfeed.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-332-1088.
Please click here for the Full Prescribing Information for Otezla.
Otezla® (apremilast) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of:
You must not take Otezla if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla.
