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Prescribing Otezla is a straightforward process that is supported at each step by the Otezla SupportPlus™ team. If you have any questions about prescribing through disbursement, call 1-844-4Otezla.
Once you have identified Otezla as the appropriate therapy for your patient, you will need to collect the patient’s information, including their prescription benefit information. As the prescriber, you will need to select a specialty pharmacy (SP) to process the prescription or choose Otezla SupportPlusTM (OSP) to initiate the prescription process, and then provide a Starter Pack, if appropriate. If you need to obtain starter packs, request a rep.
The verification process depends on the insurance carrier’s requirement for prior authorization. Review this simple flow chart for details about benefit verification options.
For information about insurance coverage for Otezla, review this table, which lists many of the insurance plans that currently cover Otezla. Amgen Inc. continually works to expand the number and location of insurance plans that cover the cost of Otezla.
The Resource Center includes links to the Start Form and to the prescription start guide, which includes comprehensive instructions on how to prepare and submit the prescription, as well as how to verify your patients’ insurance benefits. A list of specialty pharmacies that supply Otezla is provided, as are details about financial assistance, reimbursement support, and patient support that is available through the Otezla SupportPlus™ program.
If you have questions related to pharmacy benefit management procedures, please contact Otezla Support Plus (1-844-4Otezla) 8 AM - 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.
The Otezla SupportPlus™ program offers multiple resources for you and your patients, including insurance and reimbursement support. Financial assistance options are available to patients who face a wide variety of insurance scenarios:
Click here to learn more about Otezla SupportPlus™ or contact an Amgen Inc. representative at 1-844-4Otezla to discuss which financial-assistance program may be appropriate for your patient.
Otezla® (apremilast) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease.
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Use in Specific Populations
Please click here for Full Prescribing Information.
Otezla® (apremilast) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease.
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Use in Specific Populations
Please click here for Full Prescribing Information.