AmBisome Stock Replacement Program (Astellas Pharma Support Solutions)

Manufacturer copay assistance · AmBisome (J0289) · Astellas Pharma

$0 — free drug… · Maximum benefit Unlimited within the course of prescribed therapy — Astellas ships replacement drug directly to the provider office/clinic · Product-replacement model: provider acquires and administers AmBisome to the patient (outpatient/infusion/home-health setting), then submits a pre-screened application; Astellas ships replacement product to the provider. Does NOT cover administration fees or office visits — patient still owes those separately.

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Status verified May 19, 2026 · Source: program site ↗

Program terms

Published terms from the manufacturer. Per-patient eligibility is confirmed at enrollment.

Assistance type
Free Drug
Patient pays
$0 — free drug replacement to provider; patient pays no out-of-pocket for the AmBisome drug itself
Maximum benefit
Unlimited within the course of prescribed therapy — Astellas ships replacement drug directly to the provider office/clinic
What it covers
Product-replacement model: provider acquires and administers AmBisome to the patient (outpatient/infusion/home-health setting), then submits a pre-screened application; Astellas ships replacement product to the provider. Does NOT cover administration fees or office visits — patient still owes those separately.
Insurance
uninsured
Income limit
Income and insurance criteria are not publicly disclosed; Astellas requires the doctor/social worker/physician-office staff to call 800-477-6472 to pre-screen the patient before enrollment. Astellas' parallel CRESEMBA Patient Assistance Program (same general APSS framework) is described as 'for uninsured patients' with no published FPL number — the AmBisome Stock Replacement Program follows the same template.
Processing time
Drug ships to provider within 10 business days of approved application
Confirmed on Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) listing of Astellas medications (helpingpatients.org/company/astellas_pharma_us_inc) as one of nine Astellas products supported via APSS. RxResource (rxresource.org) hosts the program's enrollment page. Astellas Reimbursement Services administers — same hub as Cresemba, Mycamine, Xtandi PAPs. Note: this is a STOCK REPLACEMENT program (drug shipped to provider), not a patient-pickup retail PAP — appropriate for the inpatient/infusion/home-health distribution channel that AmBisome typically follows. Drugs.com claims 'no manufacturer programs found' for AmBisome, but PPA + RxResource + Astellas' own site contradict that — Drugs.com lags.

What will the patient owe before assistance?

Run a benefits estimate for AmBisome — the program's cap applies against the patient share CareCost calculates.

Common questions

Does AmBisome have a copay card?

Yes — AmBisome Stock Replacement Program (Astellas Pharma Support Solutions) from Astellas Pharma. $0 — free drug replacement to provider; patient pays no out-of-pocket for the AmBisome drug itself. Commercial insurance is typically required.

How much does AmBisome cost with the copay card?

$0 — free drug replacement to provider; patient pays no out-of-pocket for the AmBisome drug itself Maximum benefit: Unlimited within the course of prescribed therapy — Astellas ships replacement drug directly to the provider office/clinic. Product-replacement model: provider acquires and administers AmBisome to the patient (outpatient/infusion/home-health setting), then submits a pre-screened application; Astellas ships replacement product to the provider. Does NOT cover administration fees or office visits — patient still owes those separately.

Who is eligible for AmBisome Stock Replacement Program (Astellas Pharma Support Solutions)?

Accepted insurance: uninsured. Income limit: Income and insurance criteria are not publicly disclosed; Astellas requires the doctor/social worker/physician-office staff to call 800-477-6472 to pre-screen the patient before enrollment. Astellas' parallel CRESEMBA Patient Assistance Program (same general APSS framework) is described as 'for uninsured patients' with no published FPL number — the AmBisome Stock Replacement Program follows the same template..

Patient or caregiver? Your infusion center's financial counselor can enroll you — or call the program at 800-477-6472.