Save Money on Zemplar Capsules

To take advantage of the Z5 Plus Program that is most appropriate for you, select from one of the options below:

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Frequently asked questions about the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program

What is the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program?

The Zemplar Z5 Plus Program gives eligible patients with private prescription insurance and cash-paying (uninsured) patients the chance to get Zemplar Capsules for $5 a month and the chance to save money on any oral blood pressure medicines and blood glucose test strips. When you join the Z5 Plus Program, you may be eligible to save more than $3,000 per year in total and receive other benefits as well. Restrictions apply.*

Zemplar Capsules are a prescription medication used for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic kidney disease Stage 3, 4, or 5.

Who can join the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program? Expand

If your doctor prescribes Zemplar Capsules and you are covered by a private prescription insurance plan, or are a cash-paying (uninsured) patient, you may join the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program and take advantage of the full program benefits, including savings.

If you have Medicare Part D/Medicaid, or reside in Massachusetts, you can still enroll in the Z5 Plus Program to receive educational materials and monthly refill reminders to help you keep track of your prescriptions. Due to federal, state, and/or program restrictions, you are not eligible to use the Zemplar Z5 Plus Co-Pay Card.

How can I use my Zemplar Z5 Plus Co-Pay Card? Expand

Eligible patients can use their Zemplar Z5 Plus Co-Pay Card to start saving immediately on their Zemplar Capsules prescription. No activation needed. Just take your card with you to the pharmacy each month when filling your prescription and you will receive Zemplar Capsules for only $5. Restrictions apply.*

Are there other benefits to joining if I enroll in the full Zemplar Z5 Plus Program? Expand

Yes. When you enroll in the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program, you may be eligible to save more than $3,000 per year in total. You’ll also receive ongoing services and benefits. You may also be eligible to receive the following:

  • Savings up to $20 per month on any oral blood pressure medications your doctor may have prescribed. Once you’ve enrolled in the program, simply present your Zemplar Z5 Plus Co-Pay Card to the pharmacist when filling your blood pressure medication(s). Note: Restrictions apply*
  • Savings up to $50 per month on blood glucose test strips. If you have diabetes and would like to receive a FREE blood glucose monitoring system, up to $50 per month in cost savings on your blood glucose test strips, and additional benefits, please call
    1-877-225-8861 to enroll in or learn more about a separate program called The FreeStyle Promise® Program. This program is designed for patients with diabetes. The FreeStyle Promise® Support Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note: Restrictions apply*
  • Educational materials that include tips and tools to help you learn more about your disease
  • Monthly reminders to help you remember to refill medications as prescribed and to remind you to schedule your doctor appointments

Who is not eligible for the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program Co-Pay Card? Expand

Due to federal, state, and/or program restrictions, some patients may not be eligible to use the Zemplar Z5 Plus Co-Pay Card. If you have Medicare Part D/Medicaid drug coverage, or are a resident of Massachusetts, you are not eligible for the Zemplar Z5 Plus Co-Pay Card.

However, other financial resources may be available to help you. Call the Zemplar Resource Center at 1-877- ZEMPLAR (1-877-936-7527), Option 2, today for more information.


Zemplar Z5 Plus Program Restrictions
Maximum benefit for 30-day supply of Zemplar

Capsules: 1 mcg=$195; 2 mcg=$390; 4 mcg=$780

*Legal Notices: 1. Most eligible patients with private prescription insurance will pay $5 per month for Zemplar Capsules. Eligible patients who are uninsured or those who are paying cash may save up to a maximum of $195, $390, or $780 respectively on a 30-day supply of the Zemplar Capsules 1 mcg, 2 mcg, or 4 mcg dosage strength. 2. The Zemplar Z5 Plus Program and FreeStyle Promise® Program are void where prohibited by law. Co-pay savings (e.g. Zemplar Capsules, blood pressure medications, and/or blood glucose test strips) not valid for persons eligible for reimbursement, in whole or in part, under Medicare, Medicaid, or similar federal or state programs. This program is void in Massachusetts. 3. One FreeStyle Promise® card per person for the blood glucose test strip and free meter benefit. You may not combine this offer with any other offer. Product provided as a free sample shall not be resold or submitted to any third-party payer for reimbursement. 4. Copay assistance is not valid for prescriptions reimbursed under Medicare, Medicaid, or similar federal or state programs or in Massachusetts.  Eligible patients are responsible for the first $15 of each co-pay under their insurance coverage; patients on high co-pay plans may have additional responsibility.  Uninsured patients are also eligible in most situations.  Void where prohibited.  Abbott can modify or rescind this offer without notice. 5. Abbott reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program and/or the FreeStyle Promise® offers without notice. 6. Residents of the 50 United States are currently eligible to participate in the Zemplar Z5 Plus Program or the FreeStyle Promise® Program. Residents of US Territories are not eligible to participate in this program at this time.









Use and Important Safety Information

Use1

ZEMPLAR® (paricalcitol) Capsules are an active form of vitamin D used to prevent and treat secondary hyperparathyroidism (increased parathyroid hormone levels) in patients with Stage 3 or Stage 4 chronic kidney disease and in Stage 5 patients on dialysis.

Important Safety Information1

You should not start or continue to take ZEMPLAR Capsules if you have symptoms of high calcium or vitamin D. Taking too much vitamin D or taking it for a long time can cause very high calcium or vitamin D levels which may cause serious health problems and the need for emergency medical care. Signs of high calcium include feeling tired, difficulty thinking clearly, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, increased thirst, increased urination, and weight loss. Tell your doctor if you are having any of these signs.

Before and while taking ZEMPLAR Capsules, tell your doctor about all medications that you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, aluminum-containing compounds, supplements, and herbal preparations, or any change in your medical condition.

Your doctor should measure your blood levels of PTH, calcium, and phosphorus before starting you on and while you are taking ZEMPLAR Capsules. Your doctor may order the tests more often when you begin ZEMPLAR Capsules or if your dose is changed. Your doctor may adjust your dose based on the results of your blood tests.

It is important that you follow your ZEMPLAR medication plan exactly as your doctor has ordered and follow any instructions you were given about your diet and phosphorus restrictions.

The most common side effects with the use of ZEMPLAR Capsules include diarrhea, nausea, swelling, allergic reaction, viral infection, high blood pressure, vomiting, inflammation of the throat and nose and dizziness.

This is the most important information to know about ZEMPLAR Capsules. For more information, talk with your health care provider.

Reference:

  1. Zemplar® (paricalcitol) Capsules [package insert]. North Chicago, IL; Abbott Laboratories.