Getting Your Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Prescription | Otezla® (apremilast)
Indications
Approved Uses Prescription Otezla®/Otezla XR® (apremilast) is used for the treatment of:

Plaque Psoriasis:

  • OTEZLA/OTEZLA XR: Adult patients with plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. Read more >
Approved Uses Prescription Otezla®/Otezla XR® (apremilast) is used for the treatment of:

Plaque Psoriasis:

  • OTEZLA/OTEZLA XR: Adult patients with plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
  • OTEZLA: Pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 20 kg (44 lbs) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
  • OTEZLA XR: Pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 50 kg (110 lbs) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.

Active Psoriatic Arthritis:

  • OTEZLA: Adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 20 kg (44 lbs) with active psoriatic arthritis.
  • OTEZLA XR: Adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 50 kg (110 lbs) with active psoriatic arthritis.

Oral Ulcers Associated with Behçet’s Disease:

  • OTEZLA/OTEZLA XR: Adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease. Read less >

Getting your Otezla.

Otezla is delivered right to
your door.

Genine Real patient since 2021

You are leaving the Otezla website

Do you wish to leave this site?

YES No

Here are 2 key steps
to get Otezla

Otezla prescriptions require the use of a
specialty pharmacy, who must speak to you to
schedule delivery.

1-circle

If commercially insured, enroll in the
Otezla Co-Pay Program and you may
pay as little as $0* per month

Enroll now
receive_mail

Save your co-pay card
details immediately after
receiving by email

Co-pay card

Share your co-pay card
information with the
specialty pharmacy when
they contact you

2-circle

Don’t miss the call from your
specialty pharmacy

Prescriptions

Once your doctor has given
your prescription to a
specialty pharmacy, they will
call you to arrange delivery
of Otezla

Smartphone

The ONLY way to receive
your Otezla is to answer the
specialty pharmacy’s call,
so save them as a contact in
your phone

Medication mail delivery

The specialty pharmacy
will deliver your Otezla
after speaking with you
first

*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.

Hear How Michael Got Started

After Michael was prescribed Otezla, there were 2 steps he took to get his prescription. Hear more about Michael's experience and advice to new patients getting started.

Your experiences may vary.

Patient has been compensated for his time.

You may pay as little as $0*

With commercial insurance, you may be eligible to pay as little as $0* out-of-pocket per month with the Otezla Co-Pay Program. Your co-pay can be applied to deductible, co-insurance, and co-payment, and is available regardless of your income level.

Enroll Now

*For commercially insured patients only. Eligibility criteria and program maximums apply.

See AmgenSupportPlus.com/copay-terms for full Terms and Conditions.

Learn more about paying for your Otezla here.

Guy holding phone with copay card from Amgen SupportPlus program
Guy holding phone with copay card from Amgen SupportPlus program
A person walking on the street

Ready to get started?

Here's everything you need to know.
Download the brochure in English or in Spanish.
DOWNLOAD

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take Otezla 30 mg tablets or Otezla XR 75 mg extended-release tablets if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla/Otezla XR.

Otezla/Otezla XR can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Stop using Otezla/Otezla XR 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.
  • 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/Otezla XR may increase the risk of complications from having severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Tell your doctor if any of these conditions occur.
  • 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/Otezla XR, 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/Otezla XR.
  • Weight loss. Your doctor should monitor your weight regularly. If unexplained or significant weight loss occurs, your doctor will decide if you should continue taking Otezla/Otezla XR. 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/Otezla XR.

Some medicines may make Otezla/Otezla XR less effective and should not be taken with Otezla/Otezla XR. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines.

The most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, tension headache, and headache. These are not all the possible side effects with Otezla/Otezla XR. 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 XR.

APPROVED USES

Prescription Otezla®/Otezla XR® (apremilast) is used for the treatment of:

Active Psoriatic Arthritis:

  • OTEZLA: Adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 20 kg (44 lbs) with active psoriatic arthritis.
  • OTEZLA XR: Adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 50 kg (110 lbs) with active psoriatic arthritis.

Plaque Psoriasis:

  • OTEZLA/OTEZLA XR: Adult patients with plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
  • OTEZLA: Pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 20 kg (44 lbs) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
  • OTEZLA XR: Pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 50 kg (110 lbs) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.

Oral Ulcers Associated with Behçet’s Disease:

  • OTEZLA/OTEZLA XR: Adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take Otezla 30 mg tablets or Otezla XR 75 mg extended-release tablets if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla/Otezla XR.

Otezla/Otezla XR can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Stop using Otezla/Otezla XR 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.