About ACTOplus met

Special offers

ACTOS Advantage® Program
Together Rx Access® Program
Patient Assistance Program

ACTOS Advantage® Program

If eating right and staying active aren’t enough to help you control your blood sugar, ask your doctor about ACTOS. Whether you are new to ACTOS or an ACTOS combination product (ACTOplus met or duetact) or have been taking it for some time, you may be eligible to save up to $50 on your prescription for ACTOS or an ACTOS combination product with the ACTOS Advantage® Program.*

*This offer is not valid for all patients. You must meet eligibility requirements. See Terms & Conditions for restrictions.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • This rebate cannot be used if any part of your prescription is covered by:
    • any federal or state healthcare program (Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TriCARE, etc.), including a state medical or pharmaceutical assistance program,
    • the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D), or if you are currently in the coverage gap,
    • insurance that is paying the entire cost of the prescription, or
    • an insurer or other Third Party Payor in Massachusetts.

Terms & Conditions

  • You must meet Eligibility Requirements.
  • You agree to report your use of this rebate to any Third Party that reimburses you or pays for any part of the prescription price.
  • You additionally agree that you will not submit the cost of any portion of the product dispensed pursuant to this rebate to a federal or state healthcare program for purposes of counting it toward your out-of-pocket expenses (such as TrOOP under Medicare Part D).
  • The amount of this rebate is not to exceed $50 or your co-pay amount, whichever is less.
  • This rebate is not valid with any other program, discount, or incentive involving ACTOS.
  • Offer is invalid for submissions postmarked later than eight weeks from the dispense date on the original receipt.
  • This offer may be rescinded, revoked, or amended without notice.
  • No reproductions.
  • This rebate is void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted.
  • Limit one rebate per purchase. Cash value of 1/100 of 1¢. For questions about this rebate, call the Customer Service Center at (888) 838-9866.
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Save on prescriptions with the Together Rx Access® Program*

  • Together Rx Access® is a prescription savings program that offers a free, easy way to save on prescription medications. Most cardholders save 25% to 40% on brand-name medicines and also save on a wide range of generic medications.
  • To learn more about how to apply, eligibility requirements, and other information about the program, call 1-800-444-4106 or visit TogetherRxAccess.com.

Together Rx Access

*Eligibility requirements include household income, not being eligible for Medicare, not having prescription drug coverage (public or private), and being a legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico. For more information regarding eligibility, contact Together Rx Access at 1-800-444-4106.

†Each cardholder’s savings depend on such factors as the particular drug purchased, amount purchased, and pharmacy where purchased. Participating companies independently set the level of savings offered and the products included in the program. Those decisions are subject to change.

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Patient Assistance Program

  • The Patient Assistance Program gives patients who would otherwise find it financially difficult to receive type 2 diabetes treatment access to a free year of ACTOS therapy.
    • You must meet the required income level, not have medical insurance coverage for prescriptions and/or be ineligible for government or private programs, and must be a legal resident of the United States.
    • If you have Medicare Part D coverage, you may also be eligible to receive assistance.
  • For information on how to enroll, call 1-800-830-9159.
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Important Safety Information About ACTOplus met® (pioglitazone HCl and metformin HCl)

ACTOplus met contains two prescription antidiabetic medicines: pioglitazone HCl (ACTOS) and metformin HCl. ACTOplus met is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) control in adults with type 2 diabetes who are already taking ACTOS and metformin together, or taking metformin alone and it is not controlling blood sugar at normal levels.

ACTOplus met is not for everyone. Certain patients with heart failure should not start taking ACTOplus met. ACTOplus met can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience rapid weight gain, fluid retention (swelling), or shortness of breath.

A small number of people who have taken metformin, a component of ACTOplus met, have developed a rare, serious condition called lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis, a buildup of lactic acid in the blood, can be fatal in about half the cases. Because lactic acidosis occurs most frequently in people with kidney problems, ACTOplus met should not be used in people with kidney disease or in people 80 years of age and older whose kidneys do not work properly. ACTOplus met should not be taken by people with metabolic acidosis, or with hypersensitivity to pioglitazone, metformin, or any other component of ACTOplus met. ACTOplus met should not be taken by people who drink excessive amounts of alcohol. ACTOplus met should be discontinued in patients with severe infection or in patients undergoing X-ray studies using intravenous contrast dye. Talk to your health professional before discontinuing any medications.

Your health professional should perform a blood test to check for liver problems before you start ACTOplus met and periodically thereafter. Do not take ACTOplus met if you have active liver disease. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin. If you are of childbearing age, talk to your doctor before taking ACTOplus met, as it could increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Some people, particularly women, are at higher risk of having bone fractures while taking ACTOplus met. Patients with diabetes should have regular eye exams. If you experience vision problems, consult your doctor immediately. Very rarely, some patients have experienced visual changes while taking pioglitazone, a component of ACTOplus met.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.