Amgen FIRST STEP Program

Manufacturer copay assistance · Neulasta (J2506) · Amgen

$5 or less per dose · Maximum benefit $10,000/year · Covers drug cost only — administration billed separately

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Status verified April 11, 2026 · Source: program site ↗

Program terms

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

Assistance type
Copay Assist
Patient pays
$5 or less per dose
Maximum benefit
$10,000/year
What it covers
Covers drug cost only — administration billed separately
Insurance
commercial no medicare no medicaid no government
Income limit
No income requirement
Processing time
1-2 weeks
Majority of commercially insured patients pay $5 or less per dose.

Medicare or Medicaid patient?

This manufacturer program excludes government insurance. Foundation disease funds are the route instead — status shown as of each fund's last verification.

What will the patient owe before assistance?

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

Common questions

Does Neulasta have a copay card?

Yes — Amgen FIRST STEP Program from Amgen. $5 or less per dose. Commercial insurance is required; Medicare and Medicaid patients are not eligible.

How much does Neulasta cost with the copay card?

$5 or less per dose Maximum benefit: $10,000/year. Covers drug cost only — administration billed separately

Who is eligible for Amgen FIRST STEP Program?

Accepted insurance: commercial. Not eligible: medicare, medicaid, government. Income limit: No income requirement.

Patient or caregiver? Your infusion center's financial counselor can enroll you — or call the program at 866-264-2778.