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Peptamen Coupon & Prices

Is your Peptamen medication too expensive? Start receiving your medication for only $49 per month.*

Complete a free online enrollment application to find out if you’re eligible to pay only $49 per month for your Peptamen medication with our help.

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    Ongoing refills: We request your medication refills on your behalf

NiceRx works with your healthcare provider to help you access affordable medications directly from U.S. pharmaceutical companies.

How it works

  • Enroll online

    Get started by filling out the online enrollment application to find out if you are eligible for assistance.

  • Pre-qualification

    NiceRx verifies your eligibility for medication assistance and notifies you if you are pre-qualified. The pharmaceutical company provides your medication for free, and you only pay our service fee.

  • Submit documents

    We will request documents to be submitted by you and your healthcare provider that are required by the pharmaceutical company to complete your enrollment.

  • Receive medication

    Once approved, the pharmaceutical company typically ships a 90-day supply of medication to your home or healthcare provider’s address. Final acceptance is determined by the pharmaceutical company.

Medically reviewed by  Jamie Winn, PharmD

Your monthly Peptamen cost savings if eligible

If you are eligible for the Peptamen patient assistance program, the cost of your medication will be free. We only charge $49 per month for each medication, to cover our service fees. You could receive your Peptamen prescription for just $49 a month, regardless of the retail price of your medication.

Am I eligible for the Peptamen patient assistance program?

We will review your application to determine whether you are eligible for the Peptamen patient assistance program. Each program has its own eligibility criteria which is set by the pharmaceutical companies, however the factors considered by most programs are:

  • I am a permanent, legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico
  • I am uninsured or my insurance doesn’t cover my medication
  • I meet certain income eligibility requirements

How do I apply for the Peptamen patient assistance program?

We make it as easy as possible to apply for the Peptamen patient assistance program. The first step is to complete our enrollment application. Tell us about any medications you are taking, including Peptamen. We will also ask for details about your healthcare provider, insurance, and your household income. This information is required by the pharmaceutical manufacturers who ship your medication.

If we determine that you may be eligible for Peptamen assistance, we will handle the application process for you. We will work directly with your healthcare provider to prepare your application documents. Once we have received the signed application and supporting documents, we will submit them to the patient assistance program on your behalf. Our service continues once you are enrolled in the Peptamen patient assistance program, and we will automatically request your Peptamen medication refills for up to 1 year.

Is NiceRx a Peptamen coupons provider?

We are a service provider that helps eligible individuals access the Peptamen patient assistance program. That means that we do not offer printable Peptamen manufacturer coupons, Peptamen discounts, or free Peptamen samples. We are not a Peptamen coupon provider or Peptamen discount card. Our service extends to assisting eligible individuals to access the medications they need through patient assistance programs.

Can NiceRx help me get Peptamen if I have insurance?

We may be able to help you to access Peptamen patient assistance in a variety of circumstances. This includes when your insurance company will not pay for your Peptamen medication or if you have a high copay or coinsurance responsibility. We may also be able to help you if you do not have insurance. Please apply online to find out more.

How much does Peptamen cost without insurance?

Peptamen cost without insurance will vary depending on where you buy it. As a guide, Peptamen usually costs $150 for 20, 250 mL of liquid. With NiceRx you will pay a flat monthly fee of $49, regardless of the retail price of your medication.

How much does Peptamen cost with insurance?

The copay for Peptamen with insurance depends on the terms of your healthcare plan. To find out how much this is, your healthcare provider or pharmacist will be able to calculate your copay with your current insurance.

What is Peptamen?

Peptamen is manufactured by Nestle Healthcare nutrition. It may be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation. It is used for lactose intolerance and gluten-free diets, but not for people with galactosemia.

Peptamen is a nutritionally-complete peptide-based formula designed to provide nutritional support for individuals with impaired GI function. It is formulated with enzymatically hydrolyzed 100% whey protein, which may help with gastric emptying.

Peptamen tube-feeding formulas are recommended for individuals who:

  • Cannot tolerate formulas with intact or whole protein
  • May have problems digesting or absorbing protein or fat
  • Have digestive tract impairment, such as malabsorption, delayed gastric emptying, short-bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, diarrhea, early enteral feeding
  • Transition from or dual feeding with TPN

What doses of Peptamen are available?

Peptamen is available in liquid form, in a variety of flavors and formulations.

Always speak with a healthcare professional for medical supervision or about any changes to your dose so they can monitor and evaluate your condition.

Peptamen active ingredients

Peptamen contains the following ingredients:

  • Carbohydrate – MCT, corn, maltodextrin, partially hydrolyzed whey protein, medium-chain triglycerides, soybean oil, L-carnitine, taurine
  • Vitamins – Vitamin A ​palmitate, beta-carotene, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate, Vitamin K1, sodium ascorbate, thiamine monohydrate, riboflavin, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, choline chloride
  • Minerals – Sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, potassium phosphate, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, tricalcium phosphate, calcium citrate, magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate, sodium molybdate, calcium phosphate, chromium trichloride, soy lecithin, guar gum, citric acid, dimethylpolsiloxane

Peptamen side effects

The most common side effects of Peptamen in clinical trials include:

  • Nausea
  • Slow emptying of the stomach
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating or distention
  • Diarrhea

Your doctor will assess the benefits of using Peptamen against your risk of side effects. Patients are encouraged to report negative side effects or adverse reactions of Peptamen to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Peptamen drug interactions

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

Peptamen contraindications

You should not use Peptamen if you:

  • Are allergic to the active ingredient whey protein
  • Are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Peptamen

Talk to your doctor before using Peptamen if you:

  • Are taking any of the medications that could interact with Peptamen
  • Are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding or are planning to breastfeed

Peptamen generic

Peptamen is the trademark brand name for whey protein manufactured by Nestlé Health Science. A generic version of whey protein is not available. Generic drugs are generally cheaper than brand-name drugs, but you can still find Peptamen savings through NiceRx.

*Qualifying persons may obtain medications directly from patient assistance programs without any out-of-pocket cost (or for less than $49 per medication). However, our monthly flat rate of just $49 per medication spares you the hassle of tracking the different programs and filling out all the required paperwork for each program. Subject to medication availability and acceptance by the pharmaceutical companies. NiceRx is not responsible for any delays or rejection by the pharmaceutical companies.

Enrollees enjoy a full-service solution, as NiceRx assists them and their physicians with the entire process. We prepare all required documents for the physician to sign, help enrollees manage all prescription refills, monitor eligibility criteria, and maintain enrollment.

**If you do not receive medications because you were determined to be ineligible for the prescription assistance by the applicable pharmaceutical companies and you have a letter of denial, we will refund any fees you paid toward medications for which you did not qualify to receive prescription assistance (“Refund”).

To receive a refund, you must send the letter of denial to us by fax to 888-517-7444, or by e-mail to [email protected] within 30 days of your receipt of such letter. The Refund is your sole and exclusive remedy for any fees you may wish to dispute.

The content on this website is intended for information purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. The information on this website should not be relied upon and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always speak to your doctor regarding the risks and benefits of any treatment.

DISCLAIMER: NiceRx is a conduit between consumers in need of prescription drug savings. NiceRx is not affiliated or contracted with any of the pharmaceutical companies or products which are illustrated on this website. NiceRx is not compensated in any capacity by any of the manufacturers. All of the information about prescription drugs on this website has not been provided to NiceRx by the manufacturer.