S is for Savings & Support
While taking KERENDIA, there are resources available to support you. In addition to the support of your doctor, family, and friends, you’ll have a dedicated group of experts and personal mentors behind you.
Savings, Insurance, and Financial Support
We are committed to helping you with insurance, financial, and affordability challenges. KERENDIA financial support programs include the resources to help you start your therapy. There are 2 cost-savings options available to help you start and stay on KERENDIA.
A KERENDIA Savings Card for eligible commercial patients*
Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 per month for KERENDIA.*
It’s easy to get or activate a KERENDIA Savings Card. Ask your doctor or:
Call 1-888-537-3634 or
Text SAVE to 53736‡ or
Visit www.KERENDIAsavings.com
All you need to do is give this card to your pharmacist after it is activated, so the offer can be applied to your prescription.
A 30-day Free Trial Voucher for all new patients regardless of insurance coverage†
If you are a new patient, you can start on KERENDIA at NO COST for the product by using the KERENDIA Free Trial Voucher. New patients are eligible for the (30-day) Free Trial Voucher,† regardless of insurance.
It’s easy for new patients to get or activate a KERENDIA Free Trial Voucher.
Call 1-888-537-3634 or
Text VOUCHER to 53736‡ or
Visit www.KERENDIAsavings.com
Simply bring your KERENDIA Free Trial Voucher to the pharmacy – we’ll do the rest.
*Patients are eligible if they are commercially insured and may pay as little as $0 and save up to $3000 per year. Patients who are enrolled in any type of government insurance or reimbursement programs are not eligible. Full terms and conditions apply, see KERENDIAsavings.com.
†Terms and Conditions apply. Call 888-KERENDIA or visit www.KERENDIAsavings.com for more information.
‡By texting SAVE to 53736 to enroll or activate your card, you agree to receive recurring automated KERENDIA Savings Program messages, which may include savings alerts, refill reminders, and other messages related to your participation in the program. Consent to receiving SMS messages is not a condition of purchase of goods or services. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text STOP to opt out. Text HELP for help. Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy apply. For T&C, click here. For Privacy Policy, click here. For SMS Terms, click here.
Do you need help finding out what kind of insurance you have or your financial support options?
The KERENDIA Live Helpline Support is here to answer your questions
We are committed to helping you with insurance, financial, and affordability challenges.
Call 1-888-KERENDIA (537-3634).
- Speak with a health insurance expert to find out about available savings offers
- Multiple languages available, including Spanish
Call 1-888-KERENDIA (1-888-537-3634) 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (ET) Monday–Friday.
Cost and Affordability
While the list price for KERENDIA is $627.60 per month, it’s important to know that the amount you will pay depends on your insurance coverage. Even if you have no insurance, or KERENDIA is not covered by your insurance, we may still be able to help.
Use the Insurance Navigator to
help you find out what kind of insurance you have and your cost savings or support program options.
Insurance Navigator
What type of health insurance plan do you have? Learn about your coverage
The price you pay for KERENDIA depends on what type of health insurance plan you have and which pharmacy you go to. Answer the following questions to find out what kind of cost savings may be available for you.
- Your monthly cost (called a “co-pay”) depends on your health insurance plan’s drug coverage. Each plan is different and will determine the price you pay out of pocket. Whether or not you have coverage, with the KERENDIA Savings Card, you could pay as little as $0 per month* for KERENDIA. Click here to apply now
Patients are eligible if they are commercially insured and may pay as little as $0 and save up to $3000 per year. Patients who are enrolled in any type of government insurance or reimbursement programs are not eligible. Full terms and conditions apply, see www.KERENDIAsavings.com.
- If you have Medicare insurance, almost all of your prescription drugs are covered under Medicare Part D. It is important to know that your monthly drug costs may vary based on which phase of Medicare Part D you are in. For example, you may pay more out of pocket until you meet your annual deductible. For people with Medicare Part D who also qualify for the Extra Help program, the average cost for KERENDIA is $10 or less per month. Click here to find out if you qualify
- If you are a new patient, you can get up to 30 days of KERENDIA at NO COST for the product through the KERENDIA Voucher Program.† The KERENDIA Voucher Program is a free-trial offer to help you try KERENDIA and find out if KERENDIA is right for you
- At the end of the free-trial period, if you and your doctor want to continue with KERENDIA you may call 1-888-KERENDIA (537-3634) for help and to learn more about your cost-savings options, such as co-pay assistance for eligible patients
Terms and Conditions apply. Call 1-888-KERENDIA or visit www.KERENDIAsavings.com for more information.
- If you have Medicaid, the price you pay may vary based on your plan. Each state Medicaid program is different and will determine the price you pay out of pocket
- If you are a new patient, you can get up to 30 days of KERENDIA at NO COST for the product through the KERENDIA Voucher Program.† The KERENDIA Voucher Program is a free-trial offer to help you try KERENDIA and find out if KERENDIA is right for you
- At the end of the free-trial period, if you and your doctor want to continue with KERENDIA you may call 1-888-KERENDIA (537-3634) for help and to learn more about your cost-savings options
Terms and Conditions apply. Call 1-888-KERENDIA or visit www.KERENDIAsavings.com for more information.
- If you have healthcare coverage through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, on average you will pay $11 each month for KERENDIA
Call 1-888-KERENDIA for more information.
- If you have healthcare coverage through TRICARE, your monthly cost (called a “co-pay”) for KERENDIA will vary depending on where you pick up your prescription
- If you get KERENDIA at a retail pharmacy, your co-pay will be no more than $68 for a 30-day supply
- If you get KERENDIA sent to you by mail, your co-pay will be no more than $68 for a 90-day supply
Call 1-888-KERENDIA for more information.
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If you do not have prescription drug coverage, you will pay the full retail price for your medications, including KERENDIA. The current list price for a month supply of KERENDIA is $627.60. The price you pay may also include fees added on by the pharmacy
Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation
Bayer understands that sometimes people face financial challenges, and we are here to help. The Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation is a charitable organization that helps eligible patients get their Bayer prescription medicine at no cost. Please contact the program at 1-866-2BUSPAF (228-7723), Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (ET), or visit the foundation website at www.patientassistance.bayer.us for more information and to see if you may qualify for assistance.
Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation
If you cannot afford your prescription medication, Bayer may be able to help.
The Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation is a charitable organization that helps eligible patients get Bayer prescription medicine at no cost. Please contact the program at 1-866-2BUSPAF (228-7723) Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM ET, or visit the foundation website at www.patientassistance.bayer.us for information to see if you may qualify for assistance.
We're here to help
For questions about KERENDIA, financial support for your KERENDIA prescription, or patient support programs, please call 1-888-KERENDIA (537-3634).
While taking KERENDIA, there are resources available to support you. In addition to the support of your doctor, family, and friends, you’ll have a dedicated group of experts and personal mentors behind you.
The KERENDIA Patient Support Program provides you with resources to help you start and stay on therapy with KERENDIA
We are committed to helping you with insurance, financial and affordability challenges.
Call 1-888-KERENDIA (1-888-537-3634).
Live Helpline Support
- Speak with a health insurance expert to find out about available savings offers
- Multiple languages available, including Spanish
Call 1-888-KERENDIA (1-888-537-3634) 9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET Monday–Friday.
This also includes:
- A support team to help you understand your KERENDIA insurance benefits, as well as provide assistance with insurance or financial challenges
- Emails to help guide you through your KERENDIA journey by sharing news, information, and stories from other KERENDIA patients
- Phone calls, emails, or texts from a personal mentor, who will provide you with information and encouragement as you begin therapy
- Tools to help you track medication and test results
Treatment support, just for you
The KERENDIA Personal Support Program provides you with a personal mentor who offers personalized communication and educational support during your first months on KERENDIA. Choose whether you would like to communicate with your personal mentor by phone, text, or email. To register, please fill in the information below.
24/7 support at your fingertips
The KERENDIA Digital Companion on the Medisafe™ app is designed to provide you with:
- Tools to keep track of your eGFR and UACR test results
- Customized medication and appointment reminders
- Get timely messages and reminder notifications regarding your treatment
- Resources and information about KERENDIA and chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
To begin using the KERENDIA Digital Companion, download the Medisafe app by clicking the App StoreSM or Google Play™ logo below if you are using a mobile device or scanning the QR code below if you are using a desktop computer. Once you have downloaded the app, just add KERENDIA to your list of medications to get started.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Medisafe is a registered trademark of Medisafe Project LTD.
To register or learn more about how KERENDIA supports patients, call 1-888-KERENDIA (537-3634)
We're here to help
For questions about KERENDIA, financial support for your KERENDIA prescription, or patient support programs, please call 1-888-KERENDIA (537-3634).
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What is KERENDIA?
KERENDIA is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic kidney disease in adults with type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of:
- Worsening of kidney disease
- Kidney failure
- Death due to cardiovascular disease
- Heart attack
- Hospitalization for heart failure
Important Safety Information
Do not take KERENDIA if you:
- Have problems with your adrenal glands
- Take certain medications called CYP3A4 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medications
Before you take KERENDIA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- Have high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia) or take medications that may increase potassium levels in your blood. KERENDIA can cause hyperkalemia. Your healthcare provider will check your potassium levels before and during treatment with KERENDIA
- Have severe liver problems
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment with KERENDIA and 1 day after treatment
Tell your healthcare provider about all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, including: salt substitutes, vitamins, and herbal or potassium supplements.
- KERENDIA may affect the way other medications work, and other medications may affect how KERENDIA works. Do not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it may increase KERENDIA levels in the blood
The most common side effects of KERENDIA include:
- Hyperkalemia (potassium level in your blood that is higher than normal)
- Hypotension (blood pressure that is lower than normal)
- Hyponatremia (sodium level in your blood that is lower than normal)
Please see the Prescribing Information for KERENDIA.
You are encouraged to report side effects or quality complaints of products to the FDA by visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch or calling 1-800-FDA-1088. For Bayer products, you can report these directly to Bayer by clicking here.
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Last updated 01/2023.
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