Austedo

Indicated For

tardive dyskinesia, Huntington's chorea

About This Medication

# Teva Total Support Patient Guide: How to Get Austedo XR at Low or No Cost Austedo XR (deutetrabenazine) is an extended-release prescription medication used to treat tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder often caused by long-term use of certain antipsychotics. **Teva Total Support** is the comprehensive patient assistance program from Teva Pharmaceuticals that helps eligible patients access Austedo XR through copay cards, free trials, insurance navigation, and free medication for uninsured individuals via the Teva Cares Foundation.[1][2][3] ## About Austedo XR Austedo XR works by reducing abnormal involuntary movements associated with TD. It's taken once daily and is available at specialty and retail pharmacies. Clinical data shows high success rates: **89% of people are successfully approved for insurance coverage**, and **93% of patients pay $10 or less** monthly with support.[1][3] New patients may qualify for a **30-day free trial voucher** (up to 4 weeks of titration or 30 days of medication), but it's only for those new to the drug.[1][2][6] ## Who Qualifies for Teva Total Support? This program supports patients regardless of insurance status: commercially insured, Medicare, underinsured, or uninsured. Key options include: - **Commercially insured**: Copay Card reduces out-of-pocket costs to **as little as $0 per month** for refills (not for government insurance).[1][2][6] - **Medicare patients**: Access Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy or LIS) for costs **as low as $0-$12.65 per month**; also, Medicare Prescription Payment Plan caps annual costs at $2,100.[1][3] - **Uninsured/underinsured**: Teva Cares Foundation provides **free medication** to those unable to afford it.[2][3] Specialists at Teva Total Support verify coverage, handle prior authorizations (PAs), and explore options. Call **1-800-887-8100** for personalized help.[1][2][3] ## Income Eligibility Breakdown Teva Total Support doesn't publish strict federal poverty level (FPL) thresholds; eligibility is case-by-case based on insurance, income, and resources. However, related programs like Medicare Extra Help and others provide guidelines: | Household Size | Extra Help (LIS) Income Limit (approx. 150% FPL, 2026) | HealthWell Foundation (up to 300-500% FPL) | Notes | |---------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------| | Individual | ~$22,000/year | Up to $33,000-$55,000/year | Extra Help: Assets < $17,550 (2026 est.). HealthWell for Medicare TD patients, up to $5,000 copay aid.[3][7] | | Couple | ~$29,000/year | Up to $44,000-$73,000/year | Varies by state/cost of living.[7] | | Family of 3 | ~$37,000/year | Up to $55,000-$91,000/year | Teva Cares: Uninsured focus, no strict FPL listed.[2] | | Family of 4 | ~$44,000/year | Up to $66,000-$110,000/year | Apply via SSA for Extra Help: ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213.[1][3] | **Notes**: Teva evaluates holistically. Medicare Extra Help auto-applies if income/resources qualify; otherwise, Teva assists manually. No government insurance for Copay Card.[1][2][3][7] ## Insurance Requirements - **Commercial/Private**: Eligible for Copay Card ($0 copay).[1][6] - **Medicare Part D**: Use Extra Help or MPPP; Copay Card unavailable.[1][3] - **Medicaid/Government**: Not eligible for Copay Card; Teva navigates PAs.[1][6] - **Uninsured**: Teva Cares PAP for free supply.[2][3] Teva Total Support handles PAs via CoverMyMeds or Enrollment Form (patient authorization needed).[3][10] ## Step-by-Step Application Process 1. **Consult your doctor**: Get a prescription for Austedo XR. Discuss Free Trial Voucher for new patients.[1][6] 2. **Contact Teva Total Support**: Call **1-800-887-8100** or visit austedo.com. Provide diagnosis (TD), insurance details, and income info.[1][2][3] 3. **Enroll**: Use Enrollment Form (download from site) or CoverMyMeds portal. Authorize Teva to verify coverage and assist.[3][10] 4. **Submit documents**: Proof of income (tax returns, pay stubs), insurance card, prescription, doctor's note verifying TD diagnosis.[2][7][10] 5. **For Copay Card**: Commercially insured patients self-enroll at MySharedSolutions.com or austedocardform.com.[6] 6. **Medicare Extra Help**: Apply separately at ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213.[1][3] 7. **Track status**: Teva specialists monitor PAs/appeals. 89-93% approval rates.[1][3] Patients can also use third-party services like AmeriPharma for copay matching (24-72 hour approvals).[5] ## Timeline and Delivery - **PA approval**: Often 24-72 hours via CoverMyMeds; Teva accelerates.[3][5] - **Copay Card**: Instant digital activation upon enrollment.[6] - **Free Trial**: Fill at pharmacy immediately.[1] - **Teva Cares**: Processing varies (weeks); medication shipped directly or to pharmacy.[2][3] - **Delivery**: Retail/specialty pharmacy pickup; some programs ship home.[3] Refills: Activate Copay Card for $0; re-enroll if needed.[1][6] ## Alternatives if Denied - **Appeal denial**: Teva helps with PA appeals.[3] - **HealthWell Foundation**: Medicare copay/premium aid up to $5,000 for TD (300-500% FPL).[7] - **Extra Help reapply**: If initially denied.[1] - **Generic/biosimilars**: None listed for deutetrabenazine.[ ] - **Other PAPs**: Check PAN Foundation or RxAssist.org. - **Doctor samples** or lower-cost alternatives discussed with prescriber. ## Disclaimer This guide is for informational purposes only and based on publicly available data as of 2026. Eligibility, terms, and availability change; **always verify with Teva at 1-800-887-8100 or austedo.com**. Not medical/financial advice. Consult your healthcare provider. Program exclusions apply (e.g., no Copay for government insurance). Teva reserves rights to modify.[1][2][3][6]

Program information last verified: March 30, 2026