~95% of Otezla prescriptions cost $0† for patients enrolled in the Otezla Co-Pay Program.
You’re eligible to enroll if you’re commercially insured,‡ meaning you likely get your insurance through your employer, or buy it yourself. And, your household income does not affect your eligibility.
The amount you’ll pay out-of-pocket will depend on your insurance, but if eligible, Otezla can help cover that remaining amount for you, so you could pay as little as $0† a month.
*The Otezla Co-Pay Program is for commercially insured patients only. Eligibility criteria and program maximums apply. See AmgenSupportPlus.com/copay-terms for full Terms and Conditions.
†Based on new commercially insured patients who received an Otezla prescription between January 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024.
‡Not commercially insured includes insurance coverage for medications under any federal, state, or government healthcare program (including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veteran Affairs programs).
For caregivers of kids and teens 18 and under, an Amgen® SupportPlus Representative can help complete the co-pay enrollment process. Call 1-844-4OTEZLA (1-844-468-3952) and speak to an Amgen® SupportPlus Representative (available 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday).
Medicaid, Medicare, uninsured, or underinsured?
For those patients who may not be eligible for the Otezla Co-Pay Program, we’re still
here to support you, no matter your financial situation. Call 1-844-4OTEZLA
(1-844-468-3952) to access information about how to fill your prescription and help lower your out-of-pocket costs.
You can sign up from your phone in minutes. You will instantly see your co-pay card details on the screen and in your email—save it for step 2!
§For eligible commercially insured patients.
Your doctor will send your prescription to a specialty pharmacy that will call you to arrange the delivery of Otezla; you don’t need to drive to your local pharmacy.**
Share your digital co-pay card details with them when they call. Your specialty pharmacy will need this to help you receive the co-pay benefit.
IMPORTANT! If you miss this call, you will not receive your Otezla prescription. It may come from an unknown number, so be sure to keep an eye out for it. If you don’t receive the call within one week, reach out to your doctor.
**Some exceptions apply.
The Otezla Welcome Kit includes critical information, an Otezla travel bag, and a portable pill box to help as you start your journey.
After enrolling in the Otezla Co-Pay Program, click here to get your complimentary Otezla Welcome Kit.
With Otezla, you don’t have to do it alone. Amgen® SupportPlus has a team of dedicated Amgen Nurse Partners to offer supplemental support and provide information about resources to help you access as prescribed.
Our Nurse Partners can be reached at 1-844-4OTEZLA (1-844-468-3952) 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.
††Amgen Nurse Partners are not part of your treatment team and do not provide medical advice, nursing, or case management services. Patients should always consult their healthcare provider regarding medical decisions or treatment concerns.
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.
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,
