Is Jatenzo cost covered by insurance?

Your insurance may cover some of the cost of Jatenzo (generic name: testosterone undecanoate). It's is an expensive medication, but many patients will not pay high prices. Contact your insurance company to determine prescription coverage and copay. A copay card from the manufacturer is also available.

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• Jatenzo Prices, Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs

In addition, Tolmar, the manufacturer of Jatenzo offers a Savings Card through the Jatenzo Support program. Eligible patients with private, commercial insurance may be able to pay as little as $0 for their prescription with this card.

The Jatenzo Support program offers a yearly benefit. These programs are not valid for patients with government-funded insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare or Tricare.

Your doctor may need to submit paperwork for insurance coverage and prior authorization allowing you to get this medication. Eligible patients without commercial insurance may still save up to 50% on their monthly prescription.

Patients in the U.S. with questions about the Jatenzo Savings Card offer should call 1-773-756-5798.

What is Jatenzo?

Jatenzo is an oral testosterone replacement therapy given as a capsule twice per day for the treatment of low testosterone in hypogonadal men. Jatenzo is FDA-approved for men with genetic disorders like Klinefelter syndrome or tumors that have damaged the pituitary gland, not “age-related hypogonadism”, due to heart safety risks.

In a 4-month study of 166 men with hypogonadism, 87% of Jatenzo-treated men reached testosterone levels within the normal range, which was the main endpoint of the study.

Commonly reported side effects (>2%) included:

• headache
• diarrhea
• an increase in hematocrit (red blood cell count) / hemoglobin
• high blood pressure
• fluid retention, edema
• prostate enlargement
• heartburn
• belching
• nausea

Jatenzo, a testosterone drug, also contains a Boxed Warning, the FDA's strongest safety warning about an increased risk of high blood pressure that may lead to heart attack, stroke and heart-related death. To learn more about Jatenzo side effects, visit here.

Bottom Line

Jatenzo is an expensive medication, but your insurance many cover some or all of the costs of this medicine. Your doctor may need to submit a special request for you to get Jatenzo through your insurance. You may also be able to lower your costs somewhat by using an online discount coupon.

If you have commercial insurance the manufacturer offers a savings program that may help you to save money on your prescription, or possibly get it for $0. To learn more about the Jatenzo Savings Card offer, call 1-773-756-5798.

This is not all the information you need to know about Jatenzo for safe and effective use. Review the full Jatenzo information here, and discuss this information with your doctor or other health care provider.