EVENITY® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause who are at high risk of fracture, ( See More ) or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well.
For women with osteoporosis after menopause at high risk for fracture.
The list price of EVENITY® is $2,232.49*,† per month. You should know, most patients do not pay this price. Out-of-pocket costs will vary based on your insurance coverage. Ask your insurance provider for more information and see information below for details about paying for EVENITY®.
*List price is also referred to as wholesale acquisition cost or WAC. WAC is the price at which Amgen® sells its products to wholesalers.
EVENITY® is an injection administered by a healthcare professional every month.
†Updated on January 04, 2023. Patients may need to pay a higher price due to additional doctor administration or pharmacy charges.
What type of Medicare insurance do you have?
If you are a Medicare Part B patient
What you pay for EVENITY® will depend on the type of Medicare plan you have. Talk to your insurance provider to find out what you will pay for EVENITY®.
‡This information is based on Amgen® data from October 2020 to March 2021. The analysis included only EVENITY® prospective patients.
§The amount you pay may depend on coverage from Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap).
**You must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B to receive coverage through Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap).
Medicare Supplement Insurance may require additional monthly premiums.
Medicare Advantage is another way to get Medicare services and is offered by private health insurance companies.
Not sure what kind of Medicare plan you have?
There are different types of Medicare insurance. You may be covered by a Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan.
See the Glossary of Terms below to learn more about different types of Medicare insurance.
Eligible commercially insured patients can lower out-of-pocket costs with the EVENITY® Co-Pay Program
Pay as little as $25 per dose with the EVENITY® Co-Pay Program§§
SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It is important that every patient read and understand the full EVENITY® Co-Pay Card Terms and Conditions. The following summary is not a substitute for reviewing the Terms and Conditions in their entirety.
As further described below, in general:For more information about this program including full Terms and Conditions and eligibility requirements, call 1-800-761-1558 or visit EVENITYSupport.com.
§§ See program terms and conditions.
***This program does not provide support for any physician-related services associated with the administration of EVENITY®.
Amgen® Safety Net Foundation (ASNF) is a nonprofit patient assistance program that provides EVENITY® at no cost to qualifying patients who have a financial need and who are uninsured or have insurance that excludes EVENITY®.
For information, call 1-866-AMG-ASST (1-866-264-2778).
Co-insurance: An amount you may be required to pay as your share of the cost for services after you pay any deductibles. Co-insurance is usually a percentage (for example, 20%)
Co-pay: An amount you may be required to pay as your share of the cost for a medical service or supply, like a doctor’s visit, hospital outpatient visit, or prescription drug. It is usually a set amount, rather than a percentage. For example, you might pay $10 or $20 for a doctor’s visit or prescription drug
Deductible: The amount you must pay for healthcare or prescriptions before Original Medicare, your Medicare Advantage Plan, your Medicare drug plan, or your other insurance begins to pay
Medicare Advantage (Part C): A type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans provide all of your Part A and Part B benefits, and most offer prescription drug coverage
Medicare Part A (hospital insurance): Along with Medicare Part B, it's part of what's known as Original Medicare. It covers services such as inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facility care
Medicare Part B (medical insurance): Along with Medicare Part A, it's part of what's known as Original Medicare. It covers services such as medical equipment and some prescription medications. These medications are typically ones you would receive in your doctor's office or as a hospital outpatient
Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap): A type of plan sold by private insurance companies to fill “gaps” in Original Medicare coverage
Out-of-pocket costs: Prescription costs you will pay on your own that are not covered by Medicare or other insurance
Premium: The periodic payment to Medicare, an insurance company, or a healthcare plan for health or prescription drug coverage
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What is the most important information I should know about EVENITY®?
EVENITY® can cause serious side effects, including increased risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or death from a cardiovascular (heart or blood vessel) problem. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you have any of these symptoms: symptoms of heart attack, which may include: chest pain or pressure; shortness of breath; feeling light-headed or dizzy; or symptoms of stroke, which may include: headache; numbness or weakness in face, arm, or legs; difficulty talking; changes in vision or loss of balance. Before you receive EVENITY®, tell your healthcare provider if you have had a heart attack or stroke, especially if it has happened in the past year.
Do not receive EVENITY® if you: have low blood calcium; or are allergic to romosozumab or any of the ingredients in EVENITY®.
Before receiving EVENITY®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
What are the possible side effects of EVENITY®?
EVENITY® may cause serious side effects, including:
Serious allergic reactions have happened in people who receive EVENITY®. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including: rash; hives; swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia). EVENITY® may lower the calcium levels in your blood. Your low blood calcium should be treated before you receive EVENITY®. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of low blood calcium such as: spasms, twitches, or cramps in your muscles; numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes or around your mouth.
Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis) may occur. Your healthcare provider should examine your mouth before you start EVENITY® and may tell you to see your dentist. Ask your healthcare provider or dentist about good mouth care.
Unusual thigh bone fractures. Symptoms of this type of fracture include new or unusual pain in your hip, groin, or thigh.
The most common side effects of EVENITY® include joint pain and headaches.
These are not all the possible side effects of EVENITY®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see EVENITY® full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.
Indication:
EVENITY® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause who are at high risk of fracture, or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well.
What is the most important information I should know about EVENITY®?
EVENITY® can cause serious side effects, including increased risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or death from a cardiovascular (heart or blood vessel) problem. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you have any of these symptoms: symptoms of heart attack, Read More