Support services for you and your loved ones:
- Find healthcare providers near you who administer ARISTADA INITIO and/or ARISTADA
- Understand co-pay and patient assistance programs for ARISTADA for those who are eligible
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ARISTADA is covered by ~99% of health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial plansa
aAs of October 2024.
For more than 92% of people,
an ARISTADA prescription costs less than $10
Because each plan has different preferred drugs, out-of-pocket costs, and deductible requirements, talk to your insurance provider to find out your actual cost and your coverage requirements.
bEstimates based on claims for the period September 2023-August 2024.
cSOURCE: IQVIA™: OPC Provider for the period September 2023-August 2024 reflecting estimates of real‐world activity for the period. Data accessed as of 9/24/2024. All rights reserved.
If you have commercial insurance, Alkermes may be able to help reduce your co-pay to as low as $10 per fill.
Maximum savings per fill is $800 for ARISTADA 441 mg, 662 mg, and 882 mg up to 12 fills per calendar year, with maximum savings up to $7600 per calendar year. Maximum savings per fill is $1600 for ARISTADA 1064 mg up to 6 fills per calendar year, with maximum savings up to $7600 per calendar year. Minimum out-of-pocket cost per fill, after co-pay savings applied, is $10.
For ARISTADA INITIO, maximum savings is up to $2000 total, and co-pay card may be used up to 4 times per calendar year.
Present your Co-pay Savings Card with a valid prescription for ARISTADA INITIO/ARISTADA at the new pharmacy. If your prescription was called into the pharmacy by your doctor, simply present your Co-pay Savings Card to the pharmacist.
The ARISTADA Co-Pay Savings Program can be applied to eligible prescriptions filled within a 90-day period prior to enrollment in the Program, as long as you were qualified for the program at the time the prescriptions were filled.
Once you have confirmed eligibility and activate the Co-Pay Savings Program Card, you will need to call the pharmacy and ask the pharmacy to apply the ARISTADA Co-Pay Savings Program benefit to your previous claims and credit your account.
If the pharmacy is unable to apply the program benefit to previous claims and credit your account, you can complete the Direct Member Reimbursement Form at www.patientrebateonline.com
No, the ARISTADA Co-pay Savings Card is only approved for patients with commercial insurance. If you would like to learn more about other forms of assistance from Alkermes, please call ARISTADA Care Support at 1-866-ARISTADA or 1-866-274-7823 (9:00 AM-8:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday).
You cannot use the Co-pay Savings Card if you become eligible for any local, state, federal, or other government program that pays for any portion of the medication costs including but not limited to Medicare, including Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans; Medicaid, including Medicaid Managed Care and Alternative Benefit Plans under the Affordable Care Act; Medigap; VA; DOD; TRICARE; or a residential correctional program. You are not eligible for the Co-pay Savings Card if you are paying for your ARISTADA INITIO and/or ARISTADA prescription with cash.
Yes, present their Co-pay Savings Card to the pharmacist along with their primary insurance information. If the pharmacist has any questions about using the card, they should call the LoyaltyScript® program for the ARISTADA Co-pay Savings Program at 1-800-657-7613 (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday).
There are several prescription mail-order service providers available. We have processed transactions from many of them. To determine if your mail-order provider will accept an ARISTADA INITIO or ARISTADA Co-pay Savings Card, we recommend that you call them and ask. In order to process the transaction, they will need the numbers on the front of the card, so have the card ready when you call.
No, it is not necessary to obtain a new prescription to use the card as long as you have a valid prescription for ARISTADA INITIO/ARISTADA.
No, there is no charge to use the card. The benefit is provided to you by Alkermes, Inc. You will need to pay the balance of your co-pay.
If you’re looking for support, you’re not alone. When managing schizophrenia with your healthcare team, every available tool could make a difference. See below for helpful videos and real stories along with downloadable resources.
This reflects the patient experience at the time of filming and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider about symptoms and available treatment options.
Watch this treatment journey story.
Learn more about how ARISTADA works, how to get started, and what you may expect.
Watch a story about finding treatment and friendship.
Watch Keira’s treatment journey with the ARISTADA 1064 mg 2-month dose.
See how Julian accepted his schizophrenia diagnosis and started treatment with the ARISTADA 1064 mg 2-month dose.
See how Carolyne tries to make the most of her days as she lives with schizophrenia.
Watch how Kelsey got the help she needed to live with schizophrenia from her mother Christy and her healthcare team.
See how Paul learned to accept his schizophrenia diagnosis with help from his mother Paulette.
Watch Kelsey discuss when she knew she needed medicine for her schizophrenia.
Watch Kelsey and Julian talk about self-care and accepting help from others.
Hear from Kelsey about the benefit of working with a healthcare team.
Watch Kelsey and Julian talk about their feelings about receiving injections.
Watch Pam and Christy talk about why asking questions is so important.
See Kelsey and Julian discuss how to put yourself out there and meet others.
There are many organizations that may be able to help.
Watch Pam’s story about caring for her son with schizophrenia and how she has practiced self-care.
Pam and Christy share advice about speaking up for their loved ones.
Pam and Christy talk about the importance of self-care for caregivers.
Caregivers Pam and Christy discuss challenging stigmas around schizophrenia.
Download a printable overview about ARISTADA.
Download a printable overview for caregivers about ARISTADA.
Art therapy and journaling can help you relax, express yourself, and keep organized.
It’s important for you or your loved one to talk about treatment options with a healthcare team. Discussing questions you may have about your personal experience or the personal experience of a loved one, as well as any concerns about treating schizophrenia, could make a difference.
These videos are sponsored by Alkermes, Inc. Individual results may vary.
This reflects the patient experience at the time of filming and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider about symptoms and available treatment options.
The American Psychiatric Association’s online resource for those seeking support and facts on schizophrenia.
Visit American Psychiatric Association
202-559-3900 for callers from outside the United States and Canada
Mental Health America (MHA), formerly the National Mental Health Association, is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization for mental health and mental illness.
Visit Mental Health America
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Visit National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-703-524-7600 or text “Helpline” to 62640
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers information on mental illnesses and treatment options.
Visit National Institute of Mental Health
Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance’s vision is to see schizophrenia and psychosis spectrum disorders universally recognized and treated as neurobiological brain illnesses.
Visit Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Visit Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis, this free, nationwide, 3-digit dialing code will connect you with a trained counselor. It’s available 24/7.
Visit Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988
DISCLAIMER: All organizations listed are independent third parties or organizations over whom Alkermes has no control. They are provided solely for informational purposes. Alkermes has no responsibility for the content provided by these third parties.
The following information can help you and your loved ones understand more about ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO. If you need more guidance, you can always reach out to your healthcare team.
Each injection of ARISTADA must be administered by a healthcare professional only.
ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA may cause serious side effects, including increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA increase the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA are not for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis.
ARISTADA INITIO is a prescription medicine given as a one-time injection and is used in combination with oral aripiprazole to start ARISTADA treatment, or re-start ARISTADA treatment after a missed dose, when ARISTADA is used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
It is not known if ARISTADA INITIO is safe and effective in children.
ARISTADA is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
It is not known if ARISTADA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Do not receive ARISTADA INITIO or ARISTADA if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any of the ingredients in ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA.
See the Medication Guides for ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA for a complete list of ingredients.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Yes. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
ARISTADA INITIO, ARISTADA, and other medicines may affect each other causing possible serious side effects. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA work.
Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to receive ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicines while receiving ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA without talking to your healthcare provider first.
ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA include restlessness or feeling like you need to move (akathisia).
These are not all the possible side effects of ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Active ingredient: aripiprazole lauroxil
Inactive ingredients: polysorbate 20, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate, and water for injection
Active ingredient: aripiprazole lauroxil
Inactive ingredients: sorbitan monolaurate, polysorbate 20, sodium chloride, sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate, and water for injection
If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA that is written for health professionals.
ARISTADA INITIO (aripiprazole lauroxil) is a prescription medicine given as a one-time injection and is used in combination with oral aripiprazole to start ARISTADA (aripiprazole lauroxil) treatment, or re-start ARISTADA treatment after a missed dose, when ARISTADA is used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
ARISTADA is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
It is not known if ARISTADA INITIO and/or ARISTADA are safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis are at increased risk of death when treated with antipsychotic medicines including ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA are not for the treatment of people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia).
Contraindication: Do not receive ARISTADA INITIO or ARISTADA if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any of the ingredients in ARISTADA. Allergic reactions to aripiprazole have ranged from rash, hives and itching to anaphylaxis, which may include difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
ARISTADA INITIO and/or ARISTADA may cause serious side effects including:
The most common side effects of ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA include restlessness or feeling like you need to move (akathisia). These are not all the possible side effects of ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA. You should tell your healthcare provider about any side-effects you have.
Do not drive, operate hazardous machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA affect you. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA may affect your judgment, thinking or motor skills.
Before receiving ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA and other medicines may affect each other causing possible serious side effects. Do not start or stop any medicines after you receive ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA without talking to your healthcare provider first.
If you have any questions about your health or medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. You are encouraged to report all side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see full Prescribing Information for ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guides for ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA.
Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis are at increased risk of death when treated with antipsychotic medicines including ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA are not for the treatment of people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia).
Contraindication: Do not receive ARISTADA INITIO or ARISTADA if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any of the ingredients in ARISTADA. Allergic reactions to aripiprazole have ranged from rash, hives and itching to anaphylaxis, which may include difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
ARISTADA INITIO and/or ARISTADA may cause serious side effects including:
The most common side effects of ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA include restlessness or feeling like you need to move (akathisia). These are not all the possible side effects of ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA. You should tell your healthcare provider about any side-effects you have.
Do not drive, operate hazardous machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA affect you. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA may affect your judgment, thinking or motor skills.
Before receiving ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA and other medicines may affect each other causing possible serious side effects. Do not start or stop any medicines after you receive ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA without talking to your healthcare provider first.
If you have any questions about your health or medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. You are encouraged to report all side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see full Prescribing Information for ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guides for ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA.
ARISTADA INITIO (aripiprazole lauroxil) is a prescription medicine given as a one-time injection and is used in combination with oral aripiprazole to start ARISTADA (aripiprazole lauroxil) treatment, or re-start ARISTADA treatment after a missed dose, when ARISTADA is used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
ARISTADA is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
It is not known if ARISTADA INITIO and/or ARISTADA are safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.