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Explore A Different Way To Treat Adults With Active Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

If you’ve tried TNF blockers and they didn’t work well enough, ask your doctor about XELJANZ—a pill that was the first Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat adults with active AS. Find out if XELJANZ could be right for you.

Taking XELJANZ

XELJANZ is a pill called a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor used to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis after trying a TNF blocker. If your doctor decides XELJANZ is right for your AS, you may be prescribed either twice-daily XELJANZ 5 mg or once-daily XELJANZ XR 11 mg.

XELJANZ (tofacitinib)
5 mg tablets

How It’s Taken
Two times a day with or without food

How It’s Delivered
Immediate release into the bloodstream over the course of several hours

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XELJANZ XR (tofacitinib)
11 mg extended-release tablets

How It’s Taken
One time a day with or without food*

How It’s Delivered
Extended release into the bloodstream over the course of a day

*XELJANZ XR tablets should be swallowed whole and intact. Do not crush, split, or chew.

When you take XELJANZ XR, you may see something in your stool that looks like a tablet. This is the empty shell from the tablet after the medicine has been absorbed by your body.

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If you take too much XELJANZ or XELJANZ XR, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

XELJANZ or XELJANZ XR and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects.

Savings & Support

Are you starting on treatment with XELJANZ for AS, but you’re concerned about covering the cost? You may be eligible for the XELJANZ Co-Pay Savings Program for commercially insured patients or qualify for other financial support resources to help you access your treatment. Terms and conditions and eligibility requirements apply.

Pay as little as $0 per month for your XELJANZ prescription

Eligibility required. May have annual savings up to $4,000-$15,000 depending on insurance.
Federal and state healthcare beneficiaries ineligible. No membership fee. Offer not valid for cash paying
patients. Terms and conditions apply.

Sign up for the XELJANZ Co-Pay Savings Program, if Eligible

Has your doctor prescribed XELJANZ for your AS treatment? Our Co-Pay Savings Program may reduce out-of-pocket cost for eligible, commercially insured patients who have been prescribed XELJANZ for AS. Eligibility requirements apply.

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XELJANZ Co-Pay

If you are unable to confirm your eligibility or have additional questions, call XELSOURCE at 1-844-935-5269.

For eligible underinsured or uninsured patients, XELSOURCE may offer financial assistance through the Pfizer Patient Assistance Program. Call XELSOURCE to learn more about these programs. Terms and conditions/eligibility requirements apply.

For additional support, there’s XELSOURCE

You may need a little extra help getting started after you have been prescribed XELJANZ.

Call XELSOURCE for help:

  • Contacting your insurance company on your behalf
  • Helping investigate and assess your eligibility for coverage when needed
  • Confirming your out-of-pocket costs
  • Assisting you with obtaining Prior Authorization (PA) when needed
  • Providing a patient portal at xelsourcepatientportal.com to allow you to monitor the status of your XELJANZ prescription once received by XELSOURCE

Ready to fill your XELJANZ prescription? See where you are in the process

To speak to someone at XELSOURCE about your insurance coverage and XELJANZ costs, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET, call 1-844-935-5269 and say "Representative."

MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET

Mon-Fri, 8am - 8pm ET

1-844-935-5269

Share Your Story

Have you been diagnosed with active ankylosing spondylitis, and been prescribed XELJANZ? We want to hear from you!

Your story is important—particularly for others who are considering treatment. If selected, your story may appear on XELJANZ.com and/or in other marketing materials. Certain criteria must be met for consideration.

Email us at [email protected] or call 1-800-674-3194.

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