Read the Instructions for Use before you start using your TEZSPIRE Pre-filled Pen. If you have further questions, please contact your doctor.
Watch this video for more information on these important first steps.
Watch this video for more information on these important first steps.
Your doctor sends your prescription to a specialty pharmacy.
Because TEZSPIRE requires refrigeration, it’s handled a little differently. It will be prepared by a specialty pharmacy, not your typical pharmacy. The specialty pharmacy works with your health insurance representative and contacts you directly to coordinate shipping and payment details.
The TEZSPIRE Together Co-pay Program* may help eligible commercially insured patients reduce out-of-pocket costs.
If you have Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or no insurance, there may still be support options available.† TEZSPIRE Together is here to help. Contact us at 1-888-TZSPIRE (1-888-897-7473).
*For eligible commercially insured patients only. Eligibility criteria and program maximums apply. Please click to see the full Terms and Conditions.
†Program eligibility is based on the nonprofit’s criteria. TEZSPIRE Together has no control over these programs and provides referrals as a courtesy only.
Heads up! If you miss the call from the specialty pharmacy, your delivery might be delayed. They can’t ship your medication until they speak with you.
Once you’ve confirmed shipping details with the specialty pharmacy, your TEZSPIRE will be shipped right to you.
Open the package and place the medication in the refrigerator until you're ready to inject.
The TEZSPIRE Together Co-pay Program* may help eligible commercially insured patients reduce out-of-pocket costs.
If you have Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or no insurance, there may still be support options available.† TEZSPIRE Together is here to help. Contact us at 1-888-TZSPIRE (1-888-897-7473).
*For eligible commercially insured patients only. Eligibility criteria and program maximums apply. Please click to see the full Terms and Conditions.
†Program eligibility is based on the nonprofit’s criteria. TEZSPIRE Together has no control over these programs and provides referrals as a courtesy only.
Heads up! If you miss the call from the specialty pharmacy, your delivery might be delayed. They can’t ship your medication until they speak with you.
Once you’ve confirmed shipping details with the specialty pharmacy, TEZSPIRE will be shipped right to you.
Open the package and place the medication in the refrigerator until you're ready to inject.
Your specialty pharmacy will contact you to coordinate shipment, so be sure to save their number on your phone. You can also request a free sharps disposal container when they call.
Leave your TEZSPIRE pen in its original carton and place it directly in the refrigerator.*
*Store TEZSPIRE in a refrigerator between 36 °F and 46 °F (2 °C and 8 °C) in its original carton until you’re ready to use it. Store TEZSPIRE in the original carton to protect it from light.
To learn more about storing the TEZSPIRE Pre-filled Pen, see our Self-Injection Journey Guide.
Remove your TEZSPIRE Pre-filled Pen from the refrigerator about 60 minutes before use to allow it to reach room temperature,† and use within 30 days of removal from the refrigerator. Make sure the liquid is colorless to light yellow.
†Do not put the TEZSPIRE Pre-filled Pen back in the refrigerator after it has reached room temperature. Dispose of the pen if it has been stored at room temperature between 68 °F and 77 °F (20 °C and 25 °C) for more than 30 days.
This resource is intended to provide you with an overview and basic information about injecting your medication and does not replace the Instructions for Use. Prior to administering your medication, thoroughly review the complete Instructions for Use. If you have any questions, please contact your doctor.
Prep for your injection by washing your hands and cleaning the injection site with an alcohol wipe.
Pull off the cap and position the pen with the orange needle guard straight toward the skin (90-degree angle).
Press and hold the pen down firmly against your skin for about 15 seconds.
Confirm the viewing window turns completely orange.
For more information about using the TEZSPIRE Pre-filled Pen, check out our Self-Injection Journey Guide.
The demonstration in the video gives you basic information about the TEZSPIRE Pre-filled Pen. It is important that you also thoroughly review the Instructions for Use. These instructions cover everything you need to know about how to use TEZSPIRE. The information on this website does not replace the Instructions for Use.
If you’re already enrolled, look up your co-pay card information to share with your provider or specialty pharmacy.
Co-pay card lookup*For commercially insured patients only. Eligibility and program maximums apply. No income requirements. Please click to see full Terms and Conditions.
– Julie, TEZSPIRE patient
Individual results may vary.
TEZSPIRE is proven to help prevent asthma attacks, improve lung function, and relieve symptoms.
For those with nasal polyps, it's proven to help shrink polyps and reduce nasal congestion.
It is important that every patient read and understand the full TEZSPIRE® 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:
I. ELIGIBILITY
*Eligibility Criteria: Subject to program limitations and terms and conditions, the TEZSPIRE® Co-pay Card is open to patients who have been prescribed TEZSPIRE and who have commercial or private insurance that covers TEZSPIRE, including state and federal plans commonly referred to as “healthcare exchange plans.” This program helps eligible patients cover TEZSPIRE out-of-pocket medication and in-office administration costs, up to program limits. Patients who are residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island are not eligible for injection administration support. The Co-Pay Card does not cover any other costs related to office visits. There is no income requirement to participate in this program.
This offer is not valid for patients whose TEZSPIRE prescription is paid for in whole or in part by Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal or state healthcare program. The TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card cannot be combined with any other savings, free trial, free goods or similar offer related to TEZSPIRE. It is not valid for cash-paying patients or where prohibited by law. A patient is considered cash-paying where the patient has no insurance coverage for TEZSPIRE or where the patient has commercial or private insurance but Amgen and AstraZeneca in their sole discretion determine the patient is effectively uninsured because such coverage does not provide a material level of financial assistance for the cost of a TEZSPIRE prescription. This offer is only valid in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US territories.
II. PROGRAM BENEFITS
The TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card may modify the benefit amount, unilaterally determined by Amgen and AstraZeneca in their sole discretion, to satisfy the out-of-pocket cost sharing requirement for any patient whose plan or plan agent (including, but not limited to, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)) requires enrollment in the TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card as a condition of the plan or PBM waiving some or all of an otherwise applicable patient out-of-pocket cost sharing amount. These programs are often referred to as Co-pay maximizer programs. If you believe your commercial insurance plan may have such limitations, please contact the TEZSPIRE Together Co-pay Program at 1-800-818-1770. Health plans and Pharmacy Benefit Managers are prohibited from enrolling or assisting in the enrollment of patients in the TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card. The patient, or his/her legal representative, must personally enroll in the TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card in order to be eligible for program benefits.
If at any time a patient begins receiving coverage for medications or in-office administration costs under any federal, state, or government healthcare program (including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veteran Affairs programs), the TEZSPIRE® Co-Pay Card Terms & Conditions patient will no longer be able to use this card and must contact the TEZSPIRE Together Co-pay Program at 1-800-818-1770. (Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 8PM EST) to stop your participation in this program.
Patients may not seek reimbursement for the value received from the TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card from any third-party payers, including a flexible spending account or healthcare savings account. Participating in this program means that you are ensuring you comply with any required disclosure regarding your participation in the TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card of your insurance carrier or pharmacy benefit manager. Restrictions may apply. Offer subject to change or discontinuation without notice. This is not health insurance.
III. PROGRAM DETAILS
For all eligible patients the TEZSPIRE® Co-pay Card offers:
Program coverage through the TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card is contingent on (1) the submission of the required Explanation of Benefits (EOB) form within 180 days of the date of approval documented on the EOB for medical benefit claims or (2) the submission of the claim within 180 days of the date of service for pharmacy benefit claims.
Maximum Program Benefit, Patient Total Program Benefit, Benefits May Change, End or Vary Without Notice: The program provides up to a Maximum Program Benefit of support to reduce a patient’s out-of-pocket costs that Amgen and AstraZeneca will provide per patient for each calendar year, which must be applied to the TEZSPIRE® patient’s out-of-pocket costs (Co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance and annual out-of-pocket maximum). Patient Total Program Benefit amounts are unilaterally determined by Amgen and AstraZeneca in their sole discretion and will not exceed the Maximum Program Benefit. The Patient Total Program Benefit may be less than the Maximum Program Benefit, depending on the terms of a patient’s plan, and may vary among individual patients covered by different plans, based on factors determined solely by Amgen and AstraZeneca, to ensure all program funds are used for the benefit of the patient. Each patient is responsible for costs above the Patient Total Program Benefit amounts. Please ask your TEZSPIRE Together Co-pay Program Representative to help you understand whether your particular insurance coverage is likely to result in your reaching the TEZSPIRE® Co-Pay Card Terms & Conditions Maximum Program Benefit or your Patient Total Program Benefit amount by calling 1-800-818-1770. 1-800-818-1770. Participating patients are solely responsible for updating Amgen and AstraZeneca with changes to their insurance including, but not limited to, initiation of insurance provided by the government, the addition of any coverage terms that do not apply TEZSPIRE Co-pay Card benefits to reduce a patient’s out-of-pocket costs, such as accumulator adjustment benefit design or a Co-pay maximization program. Participating patients are responsible for providing Amgen and AstraZeneca with accurate information necessary to determine program eligibility. By accepting payments from Amgen and AstraZeneca made on behalf of participating patients, participating PBMs and Plans likewise are responsible for providing Amgen and AstraZeneca with accurate information regarding patient eligibility.
Patients may use the card every time they receive a prescription fill or dose of TEZSPIRE, up to the Maximum Program Benefit or Patient Total Program Benefit. Benefits reset each calendar year. Re-enrollment in the program is required at regular intervals. Patients may continue in the program as long as patient re-enrolls as required by Amgen and AstraZeneca and continues to meet all of the program’s eligibility requirements during participation in the program. Patients can enroll/re-enroll by going to copay.TEZSPIRETogether.com or by calling 1-800-818-1770.
Do not use TEZSPIRE if you are allergic to tezepelumab-ekko or any of its ingredients.
Do not use to treat sudden breathing problems.
TEZSPIRE may cause serious side effects, including:
Before using TEZSPIRE, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Do not change or stop taking your other asthma medicines unless instructed to do so by your healthcare provider.
The most common side effects of TEZSPIRE include: Sore throat, joint and back pain, common cold symptoms, flu, upper respiratory tract infections, injection site reactions, and nose bleeds. These are not all the possible side effects.
Approved Use
TEZSPIRE is a prescription medicine used:
TEZSPIRE helps:
TEZSPIRE is not used to treat sudden breathing problems. Tell your healthcare provider if your asthma does not get better or if it gets worse after you start treatment with TEZSPIRE.
Full Prescribing Information including Patient Information and Instructions for Use.
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