NEXIUM Cost

The majority of patients with prescription drug coverage for NEXIUM pay $30 or less per month.*

*Individual out-of-pocket costs may vary. Based on monthly out-of-pocket retail pharmacy costs for Commercial Insurance and Medicare Part D Standard Eligible patients. Excluding claims from Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy and Dual Eligibles, Cash (uninsured), and Medicaid, the percentage of beneficiaries paying $30 or less per month in out-of-pocket costs ranged from 55.97% to 65.85% during the most recent 12-month period. Data included claims covering 4,100 plans. Based on Wolters Kluwer Health, Dynamic Claims, April 2008 – March 2009, (last accessed May 13, 2009).

AstraZeneca is committed to helping patients afford their medication.

  • NEXIUM offers the Purple Plus™ Savings Card. The Purple Plus Savings Card offers savings on your prescription. If you have prescription coverage and your copay is more than $25, you may receive up to $50 in savings on each refill for NEXIUM (up to 12 refills). If you do not have prescription coverage, AstraZeneca will cover the first $50 of the cost for each refill for NEXIUM (up to 12 refills)
    Learn more about the Purple Plus Savings Card!†
    †Some restrictions apply.

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Approved Uses for NEXIUM

NEXIUM is prescribed to treat the symptoms of acid reflux disease, which typically include persistent heartburn on 2 or more days per week, despite treatment and change of diet.

For many people, NEXIUM is also prescribed to heal damage to the esophagus called erosive esophagitis. This damage may be caused over time from stomach acid wearing away the lining of the esophagus. Only a doctor can diagnose this condition. With NEXIUM, most erosions heal in 4 to 8 weeks. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.

Important Safety Information About NEXIUM

In adults 18 and older, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

In children 1 to 17 years of age, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and sleepiness.

Symptom relief does not rule out the presence of other serious stomach conditions.

Please read the Important Product Information and discuss it with your doctor or health care professional.

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.