Otezla® in NYC - the pill option for psoriasis
Apremilast for plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers of Behçet's disease. Titration starter packs in stock, SupportPlus copay enrollment on the first fill, prior authorization coordination with your prescriber, free NYC and NJ delivery.
(646) 370-5978Quick answer
79th Street Pharmacy at 215 W 79th Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side fills Otezla (apremilast) for New York City and northern New Jersey patients. We stock the 28-day titration starter pack and 30 mg maintenance bottles, enroll eligible commercially insured patients in Otezla SupportPlus (often $0/month), and send your dermatologist or rheumatologist's office the paperwork their staff needs for prior authorization. Same-day pickup or free delivery, no refrigeration required.
215 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
(646) 370-5978· Fax 646-398-7680
Copay programs applied
We enroll eligible commercially insured patients in the manufacturer's savings program on the first fill. Eligibility, annual maximums, and government-beneficiary exclusions are set by the manufacturer.
Verified cold chain
Refrigerated 2-8°C storage, temperature-monitored handoff, insulated phase-change packaging on every refrigerated delivery.
Prior auth coordination
We identify the requirement the day the script arrives and send your prescriber's office the plan criteria and form. Their staff submits it; we track and follow up. We do not submit authorizations ourselves.
What we dispense
Otezla 28-day starter pack
The titration pack that steps the dose up over the first week to reduce early gastrointestinal effects, dispensed exactly as your prescriber wrote it.
Otezla 30 mg maintenance
Standard twice-daily maintenance bottles, with 90-day quantities where your plan allows and refill outreach before you run out.
Renal-adjusted dosing
Labeling specifies reduced dosing in severe renal impairment. We dispense the strength your prescriber specifies and flag anything that looks inconsistent back to their office.
Room-temperature shipping
No cold chain needed, so orders placed during business hours usually go out the same day, discreetly packaged.
Cost & coverage
| Commercial insurance | Otezla SupportPlus commonly brings eligible patients to as little as $0/month, subject to the manufacturer's eligibility rules and annual maximum. |
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| Medicare / Medicaid | Government beneficiaries are excluded from manufacturer copay cards by law. We check your plan's tier and screen you for patient assistance and foundation grants. |
| Cash / uninsured | List price runs in the range of roughly $4,000 per month. We quote your real out-of-pocket in writing and review assistance options before dispensing. |
| What we do | Benefits investigation, SupportPlus enrollment, step-therapy documentation to your prescriber, delivery, and refill management. |
Figures are estimates as of 2026 and change without notice. Manufacturer savings offers exclude Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and other government beneficiaries. Call us for a benefits check on your specific plan.
Otezla labeling notes diarrhea, nausea, headache, weight decrease, and depression among reported effects, with dose adjustment in severe renal impairment. Your prescriber decides whether apremilast is appropriate and how to monitor it. Nothing on this page is medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I fill Otezla in NYC?
79th Street Pharmacy at 215 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 fills Otezla (apremilast) 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg tablets, including the titration starter pack, with Upper West Side pickup and free same-day delivery across the five boroughs and northern New Jersey. Call (646) 370-5978.
How much does Otezla cost?
Eligible commercially insured patients enrolled in Otezla SupportPlus commonly pay as little as $0 per month, subject to the manufacturer's eligibility rules and annual maximum. Cash list price runs in the range of roughly $4,000 per month. Medicare, Medicaid, and other government beneficiaries are excluded from manufacturer copay offers by law and may qualify for patient assistance instead.
What is Otezla approved to treat?
Per FDA labeling, apremilast is approved for adults with plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet's disease. Your prescriber decides whether it is appropriate for you.
Is Otezla a biologic or an injection?
Neither. Otezla is an oral PDE4 inhibitor taken as a tablet twice daily after a titration period, so there are no injections, no refrigeration, and no routine lab monitoring required by the labeling. That makes it a common first systemic step for psoriasis patients who prefer pills.
Do you handle Otezla prior authorization?
We identify the requirement the day the prescription arrives and send your prescriber's office the plan criteria, the correct form, and any step-therapy documentation the payer wants. Their office submits the authorization; we track status and follow up. We do not submit authorizations ourselves and cannot guarantee approval.
Do you stock the Otezla starter pack?
Yes. The 28-day titration starter pack ramps the dose over the first week, then transitions to 30 mg twice daily maintenance bottles. We schedule your maintenance refill so it arrives before the starter pack runs out.
How fast can I get Otezla?
Because it ships at room temperature, we can usually dispense same day for pickup or next-day delivery once the prescription and any authorization are in place.
Do you deliver Otezla to Brooklyn, Queens, or New Jersey?
Yes. Delivery is free to all five NYC boroughs and northern New Jersey, discreetly packaged, with no shipping charge on any refill.
Can my dermatologist or rheumatologist e-prescribe Otezla to you?
Yes. E-prescribe to 79th Street Pharmacy, 215 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 (NPI 1992057939) or fax 646-398-7680. We confirm receipt the same business day.
Can I transfer my Otezla prescription from another pharmacy?
Yes. Tell us who fills it now and we request the remaining refills, re-verify your benefits, and re-enroll your SupportPlus card so nothing lapses.
Send us the prescription
E-prescribe to 79th Street Pharmacy, 215 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 (NPI 1992057939) or fax 646-398-7680. We confirm receipt, run the benefits check, enroll eligible patients in the manufacturer copay program, and send your office the payer criteria and forms needed for authorization. Questions: (646) 370-5978.
Self-pay pricing shown is an estimate and is subject to change without notice. A valid prescription is required. Self-pay prices cannot be combined with insurance. Manufacturer savings offers have eligibility requirements and exclude beneficiaries of federal or state healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. Your final out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan and eligibility.
This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it does not create a pharmacist-patient or provider-patient relationship. It is not a substitute for the judgment of your licensed prescriber. Never start, stop, or change a medication based on this page. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
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