Lib’s storyHear Lib’s story about being on steroids, having a splenectomy, and then Nplate® treatment.
ally takes controlAlly is worried her current medication isn’t working. She’s ready to talk about her goals and other treatment options.
TOMMY SPEAKS UPTommy tells his doctor about concerns with his current treatment. They talk about his options.
Maura Makes a Game PlanIt takes teamwork—but Maura, her mom, and her doctor come up with a game plan for her ITP treatment.
See How Nplate® WorksNplate® helps the body to make more platelets, which can help reduce the risk of bleeding in people with ITP.
The Story of Nplate®For more than 13 years, Nplate® has been helping people who have ITP.
Platelet Disorder Support
Association (PDSA)
A nonprofit organization dedicated
to enhancing the lives of people with
ITP and other platelet
disorders
through education,
advocacy,
research, and support.
ITP Support Association
A UK-registered charity that aims to
promote and improve the general
welfare of people with ITP.
National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute
A globally led institute that supports
and conducts heart, lung, and blood
disease research on behalf of the
federal government at the National
Institutes of Health (NIH).
American Society of
Hematology
The world’s largest professional
society working to conquer blood
diseases.
Platelets on the Web
Useful information for physicians,
patients, and caregivers about
immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
These third-party resources are for your information only. Amgen does not endorse and is not responsible for the content included in these resources. When using these websites and resources, look over the information carefully so you can understand how it applies to your needs. Always talk to your doctor about any questions regarding your ITP treatment.
Nplate® has the highest % of patient claims (73%) with $0 out-of-pocket costs vs oral ITP medications (56%)*
*Analysis from 2021 to 2022 for Commercial and Medicare patient claims combined. Data based on IQVIA LAAD claims data. Oral OOP percent is a weighted average of claims for eltrombopag, avatrombopag, and fostamatinib disodium hexahydrate.
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With financial support resources and other helpful patient support services, we are here to help you along the way.
Call Amgen® SupportPlus at 866-264-2778
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET.
Visit AmgenSupportPlus.com to learn how Amgen can help.
If you have private or commercial insurance that you get from your employer or buy directly from a health insurance company, you may be eligible to pay as little as $0* for your prescription.
The Amgen SupportPlus Co-Pay Program may help patients with private or commercial insurance lower their out-of-pocket costs
Check your eligibility and sign up today at www.AmgenSupportPlus.com/copay
*Eligibility criteria and program maximums apply. See AmgenSupportPlus.com/copay for full Terms and Conditions.
What if I don’t have private or commercial insurance (eg, self-purchased or through an employer)?
Amgen® SupportPlus can provide information about independent nonprofit foundations that may be able to help.†
Call Amgen® SupportPlus at 866-264-2778 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET to learn more.
†Eligibility for resources provided by independent nonprofit patient assistance programs is based on the nonprofit’s criteria. Amgen has no control over these programs and provides information as a courtesy only.
Dedicated Amgen Nurse Partners‡ can offer supplemental support to help you on your treatment journey, including:
Get connected with a dedicated Amgen Nurse Partner by enrolling in Amgen SupportPlus:
‡Amgen Nurse Partners are only available to patients that are prescribed certain Amgen products. They are not part of your treatment team and do not provide medical advice, nursing, or case management services. Amgen Nurse Partners will not inject patients with Amgen medications. Patients should always consult their healthcare provider regarding medical decisions or treatment concerns.
A majority of people pay nothing for Nplate®*
*In an analysis of 25,923 Nplate® claims identified between 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020, 74% had a $0 out-of-pocket (OOP) cost. This included all payers, including commercial and government plans. Among the 26% of Nplate® claims where patients had OOP costs, most claims (70%) had an OOP cost of less than $500. Data based on IQVIA LAAD claims data.
For information on any of these programs, connect with us at
Monday through Friday - 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Nplate® is a treatment for low platelet counts in adults and children with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when other treatments or medicines have not worked well enough.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW NPLATE® CAN HELP— Some of these people were able to stop their ITP treatment with Nplate® and still keep their platelet counts up, called treatment-free remission
learn more about platelet stability and remission with Nplate®Studies have shown that 7 out of 10 children (n=30/42) treated with Nplate® were able to raise their platelet levels to 50,000 or higher.
Learn more about Nplate® for childrenNplate® is a shot (injection) given by your doctor or nurse once a week. Nplate® has no dietary restrictions and no known drug interactions. This means you won't have to change your meal schedule or other medicines.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TAKING Nplate®Nplate® can cause serious side effects, including:
See What are the possible side effects of Nplate®? for other side effects of Nplate®.
Nplate® can cause serious side effects.
The most common side effects of Nplate® in adults include:
The most common side effects of Nplate® in children 1 year of age and older include:
When you're away from your regular doctor or nurse who gives you your Nplate® shot, the ITP Specialist Finder can help you locate a healthcare professional that can administer Nplate®.
learn moreThe long-term safety data for Nplate® illustrated that side effects did not increase in frequency with longer drug exposure. The study looked at some patients from previous Nplate® studies. Other safety data can be found in the Prescribing Information and the Important Safety Information.
We know every patient has unique needs. And we’re here to provide financial support information and resources, regardless of your current financial situation or type of insurance you have. Visit AmgenSupportPlus.com to learn more.
Dedicated Amgen Nurse Partners* will be with you along the way to offer supplemental support and provide information about resources to help you access your prescribed Amgen medication.
*Amgen Nurse Partners are only available to patients that are prescribed certain Amgen products. They are not part of your treatment team and do not provide medical advice, nursing, or case management services. Amgen Nurse Partners will not inject patients with Amgen medications. Patients should always consult their healthcare provider regarding medical decisions or treatment concerns.
Call 866-264-2778 to enroll by phone
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about Nplate®?
Worsening of a precancerous blood condition to a blood cancer (leukemia): Nplate® is not for use in people with a precancerous condition called myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or for any condition other than immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). If you have MDS and receive Nplate®, your MDS condition may worsen and become an acute leukemia. If MDS worsens to become acute leukemia you may die sooner from the acute leukemia.
Higher risk for blood clots:
What are the possible side effects of Nplate®?
How will I receive Nplate®?
Nplate® is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous) one time each week by your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will check your platelet count every week and change your dose of Nplate® as needed. This will continue until your healthcare provider decides that your dose of Nplate® can stay the same. After that, you will need to get blood tests every month. When you stop receiving Nplate®, you will need blood tests for at least 2 weeks to check if your platelet count drops too low.
APPROVED USES
Nplate® is a prescription medicine used to treat low blood platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) in:
Nplate® is not for use in people with a precancerous condition called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or low platelet count caused by any condition other than immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Nplate® is only used if your low platelet count and medical condition increase your risk of bleeding. Nplate® is used to try to keep your platelet count about 50,000 per microliter in order to lower the risk for bleeding. Nplate® is not used to make your platelet count normal. It is not known if Nplate® works or if it is safe in people under the age of 1.
Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for more information about Nplate® on Nplate.com.
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Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about Nplate®?
Worsening of a precancerous blood condition to a blood cancer (leukemia): Nplate® is not for use in people with a precancerous condition called myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or for any condition other than immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). If you have MDS and receive Nplate®, your MDS condition may worsen and become an acute leukemia. If MDS worsens to become acute leukemia you may die sooner from the acute leukemia.
Higher risk for blood clots:
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