Cost of NEXIUM

The majority of people with prescription coverage for NEXIUM can get it for less than $30 a month.*

Remember: It’s important to take NEXIUM as your doctor directs, for as long as your doctor recommends. If you don't have prescription coverage, or if you're enrolled in Medicare Part D but can't afford your medication, AstraZeneca may be able to help. Learn more about the AZ&Me support program.

*Individual out-of-pocket costs may vary. Source: Wolters Kluwer Health, Dynamic Claims, January–December 2007 (last accessed February 20, 2008). Based on monthly out-of-pocket costs for commercially insured and Medicare Part D patients. Excluding claims by low-income Medicare patients, the percentage paying $29 or less per month ranged from 51.20% to 54.53% during 2007. Data included claims covering 4,100 plans.

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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.

In children 1 to 17 years of age, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and sleepiness. In adults 18 and older, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

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.