Managing autoimmune conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, or psoriatic arthritis requires effective treatment, but the financial burden of biologic medications can feel crushing. For many patients, the staggering monthly cost creates impossible choices between essential medication and basic living expenses.
The Rx Advocates can help you apply for Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) that guarantee substantial, long-term savings. We’ve helped many people save on their monthly prescription costs by linking them to programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. In most cases, these programs provide significant savings, bringing peace of mind to countless patients.
What is the Stelara Patient Assistance Program?
Pharmaceutical companies sponsor programs for patients requiring biologic therapy who face financial barriers. The program ensures qualifying individuals maintain consistent access to Stelara.
You provide your physician’s prescription and household income documentation. Our team handles all paperwork, submits your application, and monitors progress until approval. Once enrolled, your medication is covered.
We’re a prescription advocacy program. We work with pharmaceutical companies that offer patient assistance programs, such as the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation and Janssen CarePath, that can significantly decrease your out-of-pocket costs.
How to Qualify
The patient assistance program offers substantial savings for eligible patients. Most programs follow these income requirements:
- Singles earning less than $40,000 annually
- Couples with combined annual income less than $60,000
- Larger families with annual income less than $100,000
- Valid prescription from licensed healthcare provider
However, it’s important to note that even if you meet these guidelines, approval isn’t guaranteed. Each pharmaceutical company has its own program guidelines. Reach out to see if you qualify.
Cost of Stelara
with The Rx Advocates
The monthly service fee depends on the number of medications you take. For example:
$80 / Month
$90 / Month
$100 / Month
$110 / Month
NOTE: In addition to our monthly service fee, we charge a one-time enrollment fee of $35.
Our service is month-to-month, so if you’re not happy with it, you may cancel at any time.
The Rx Advocates Can Help Reduce Stelara Costs
People who use us pay a one-time enrollment fee and a fixed monthly service fee depending on how many medications they receive.
Even if the retail price of Stelara goes up, you won’t have to worry because our fees never change. Our service is month-to-month, so if you’re unhappy with it, you may cancel at any time.
We can also arrange for refills at no extra cost to you. Prescriptions can be delivered to your house, saving you the time and money required to go to the pharmacy. We’re not a government-funded program, prescription discount card, or coupon provider.
Cost of Stelara vs Other Options
$80.00/month
$29079
* Source: GoodRx.com
Last Updated: September 29, 2025. Actual retail prices may vary by pharmacy and location.
Why Patient Assistance Programs Beat Coupons
Coupons may seem like a quick and easy solution for reducing cost, but they come with many limitations. Given the high cost, coupons cannot make it affordable for the average person.
Coupon limitations
- Usage restrictions: Often come with restrictions such as limits on number of times they can be used or discount caps
- Short-term relief: Provide only short-term savings
- Copay accumulators: Might not count toward your out-of-pocket maximum
- Eligibility criteria: Depending on insurance plan or income status, may not qualify
- Expiration dates: Become invalid beyond expiration
PAP advantages
- Long-term solution: Offer sustainable, ongoing savings
- Substantial savings: Provide significant cost reduction
- Fixed costs: Monthly fees never change even if retail price increases
- Home delivery: Prescriptions delivered to your house
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions about Stelara and patient assistance programs.
With The Rx Advocates, patients pay a fixed monthly service fee, which depends on the number of medications covered.
- 1 Medication (Stelara only) – $80 per month
- 2 Medications (Stelara + 1 other) – $90 per month
- 3 Medications (Stelara + 2 others) – $100 per month
- 4+ Medications – $110 per month
Importantly, there are no hidden fees, and prices remain consistent even if retail costs fluctuate.
Without a patient assistance program, Stelara is expensive. Right now, Stelara ranks among the highest-priced prescription medications available today.
Several factors influence the final price a patient may pay:
- Dosage: Higher prescribed strengths or quantities cost more
- Location: Prices vary by region due to healthcare and pharmacy pricing differences
- Pharmacy: Each pharmacy sets its own retail structure, which can cause major variations
- Insurance Coverage: Patients with commercial insurance may pay less, while those without coverage often face the full retail cost
This means that two patients could pay very different amounts for the same prescription, depending on where they live, where they buy their medication, and their insurance status.
Most patients meet the requirements when annual household income stays below $40k for individuals, $60k for couples, or $100k for larger families. Since manufacturer requirements can differ, The Rx Advocates assess each case individually to determine eligibility.
The Rx Advocates manage enrollment and monthly refills, coordinating all necessary paperwork with your prescribing physician, submitting completed applications to manufacturers, and arranging medication deliveries to prevent treatment interruptions.
About Stelara
Stelara is monoclonal antibody medication used to treat autoimmune conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis.
How it works: Stelara works by stopping the action of specific blood proteins called interleukins that cause inflammation in autoimmune disorders. By blocking these proteins, it reduces inflammation and helps control symptoms.
Administration: Administered through subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion depending on the condition being treated. Dosing schedule varies by condition but typically starts with loading doses followed by maintenance dosing every 8 to 12 weeks.
Side effects:
- Common: Fever, headache, urinary tract infections, stomach pain
- Serious: Serious allergic reactions, inflammation of lungs, serious infections including tuberculosis, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
Important warnings: Because Stelara affects the immune system, it sometimes causes serious adverse effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience chest tightness, difficulty breathing, sudden swelling of face or throat, breathlessness, persistent cough, vision problems, headache, seizure, confusion, or signs of serious infection.
Get Started Today
Autoimmune conditions progress without effective treatment. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis cause permanent intestinal damage. Psoriatic arthritis destroys joints. Psoriasis spreads.
We firmly believe no one should choose between essential medicines and everyday expenses. We started this business to ensure every individual can access vital medications without financial difficulty.
Many programs exist, but people are unaware of them or find applications confusing.
Would you like to learn more? Our team is ready to determine your eligibility. Contact us today.
