If you or someone you care for want to know how they can save when starting INBRIJA, there are options.
Below are the different savings programs that are offered to help you when starting INBRIJA.
$0 Co-Pay Program and Ongoing Assistance*
$0 Co-Pay Program and Ongoing Assistance*
Commercially insured patients may be eligible to save on their out-of-pocket costs and pay as little as $0 for INBRIJA, each time they fill their prescription.
Patient Support Services can confirm whether your insurance will cover your prescription and whether you are eligible for patient co-pay savings. If you have commercial insurance (employer-sponsored or individual) and INBRIJA is covered, you may be eligible to receive INBRIJA for as little as $0 per month, where allowed by law. Patients who participate in Medicaid, Medicare, or any other US federal healthcare program are not eligible to receive co-pay assistance.
Patient Assistance Program
Patient Assistance Program
If you cannot afford INBRIJA, Patient Support Services may be able to help. You may be eligible for the Patient Assistance Program, which is designed to help you get INBRIJA at no cost. Ask us for more information about the program and how to apply.
Medicare Extra Help Program
Medicare Extra Help Program
If you are enrolled in Medicare and have limited financial resources, you may qualify for the Medicare Extra Help program to help pay for some healthcare and prescription drug costs. Ask us for information about how to apply for the program. The Medicare Extra Help program is a federal program and is not managed by Merz.
Limitations and restrictions apply. For more information, call 1-833-INBRIJA (1-833-462-7452). The dispensing pharmacy will submit a claim to your insurance carrier. Merz Therapeutics, LLC. will reimburse the dispensing pharmacy in the amount of your out-of-pocket cost, subject to certain maximum amounts per month and per year as determined based on your pharmacy benefit plan.
If you have questions about INBRIJA or would like to speak with a Nurse Educator for additional training tips, please contact Patient Support Services directly.
Call toll-free 1-833-INBRIJA (1-833-462-7452)
8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
Here's what to expect once your doctor prescribes INBRIJA
Patient Support Services is here to help
Patient Support Services works together with your doctor and a specialty pharmacy. If you have questions about how to use INBRIJA or need assistance understanding your insurance coverage, you can talk to Patient Support Services.
1. Call Patient Support Services at 1-833-INBRIJA for help with:
- Determining what kind of coverage you have
- Reviewing coverage and financial assistance options (if you are eligible)
- Ensuring that you know how to use INBRIJA
It is highly recommended to speak with Patient Support Services, call us at 1-833-462-7452.
2. You will get your INBRIJA delivery from a specialty pharmacy
- A specialty pharmacy representative will call you to arrange payment details and delivery of INBRIJA
- A specialty pharmacy will follow up with refills as prescribed
You must speak to the specialty pharmacy representative who calls to confirm your shipment. Calls may come from an unrecognized phone number.
3. Speak with a Nurse Educator to:
- Review device training either by phone or connecting through a video
- Review contents of your Start Kit
- Schedule follow-up calls
Speaking with a Nurse Educator is highly recommended. You may contact them at 1-833-INBRIJA (1-833-462-7452).

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Nurse Educators are available to support you with additional training by phone or video and to answer any questions about how to use the inhaler.
Monday through Friday
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
*Co-pay program eligibility, Terms and Conditions, and Program Limitations
Patients must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be prescribed INBRIJA for an FDA-approved indication
- Have commercial health insurance
- Not covered by any federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or TRICARE
This offer is valid only in the United States, excluding where it's otherwise prohibited by law. Patients residing in the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are eligible for drug co-payment assistance only and are not eligible for other types of co-payment assistance, including but not limited to costs related to administration of the drug.
Patients who move from commercial to federally funded or state funded insurance will no longer be eligible for the program. Proof required for receiving payment for out-of-pocket drug costs includes a valid explanation of benefits (EOB) or specialty pharmacy invoice, which must be submitted within 180 days after each treatment.
Patient/Guardian may not and agrees not to seek reimbursement for value received from the Program from any third-party payers, including flexible spending accounts or healthcare savings accounts. If at any time patient begins receiving coverage under any federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program, Patient is no longer eligible to participate in the Program and must call 1-833-INBRIJA (1-833-462-7452) between 8am - 8pm ET to stop participation. Restrictions may apply. This is not health insurance.
Patient/Guardian and pharmacist are responsible for notifying insurance carriers or any other third party who pays for or reimburses any part of the prescription filled using the Program as may be required by the insurance carrier's terms and conditions and applicable law.
Once a patient is successfully enrolled into the Program, they will be automatically re-enrolled annually, for as long as your patient remains eligible. The patient is obligated to notify the program within thirty (30) days of any change in information provided in the patient's enrollment form. The patient may notify the Program at any time to terminate participation in the Program. The patient may submit a new enrollment form to make changes to any Program elections. This offer may not be combined with any other coupon, discount, prescription savings card, free trial, or other offer for INBRIJA.
This is a limited time offer, and Merz reserves the right to rescind, revoke, amend, or terminate this offer, or the program in its entirety, at any time without notice.
Patient Assistance Program
For information about the eligibility requirements of the Merz Patient Assistance Program, call 1-833-INBRIJA (1-833-462-7452).
INBRIJA® (levodopa inhalation powder) IMPORTANT CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
What is INBRIJA?
INBRIJA is an inhaled levodopa prescription medicine used to treat the return of Parkinson’s symptoms (known as OFF episodes) in people with Parkinson’s disease who are treated with carbidopa/levodopa medicines. INBRIJA does not replace regular carbidopa/levodopa medicine. It is not known if INBRIJA is safe or effective in children.
Do not use INBRIJA if you: take or have taken a nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine within the last 2 weeks.
Before using INBRIJA, tell your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, including if you:
- have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or any chronic lung disease
- have daytime sleepiness, sleep disorders, sleepiness/drowsiness without warning, or use medicine that increases sleepiness, including antidepressants or antipsychotics
- have dizziness, nausea, sweating, or fainting when standing up
- have abnormal movement (dyskinesia)
- have mental health problems such as hallucinations or psychosis
- have uncontrollable urges like gambling, sexual urges, spending money, or binge eating
- have glaucoma
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is unknown if INBRIJA can harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Levodopa can pass into breastmilk and it is unknown if it can harm the baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Using INBRIJA and certain other medicines may affect each other and cause serious side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:
- MAO-B inhibitors
- dopamine (D2) antagonists (including phenothiazines, butyrophenones, risperidone, metoclopramide)
- isoniazid
- iron salts or multivitamins that contain iron salts
How should I use INBRIJA?
INBRIJA is for oral inhalation use only. Do not swallow or open INBRIJA capsules. Only use INBRIJA capsules with the INBRIJA inhaler. Do not use the INBRIJA inhaler to take any other medicine.
Do not orally inhale more than 1 dose (2 capsules) for any OFF period. Do not take more than 5 doses (10 capsules) in a day.
What should I avoid while taking INBRIJA?
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other activities until you know how INBRIJA affects you. Sleepiness and falling asleep suddenly can happen as late as a year after treatment is started.
What are the possible Side Effects of INBRIJA?
INBRIJA can cause serious side effects including:
- falling asleep during normal daily activities with or without warning. If you become drowsy, do not drive or do activities where you need to be alert for your safety or the safety of others. Chances of falling asleep during normal activities increases if you take medicine that cause drowsiness.
- withdrawal-emergent hyperpyrexia and confusion (fever, stiff muscles, or changes in breathing and heartbeat) if you suddenly stop using INBRIJA or carbidopa/levodopa, or suddenly lower your dose of carbidopa/levodopa.
- low blood pressure when standing up (that may or may not happen with dizziness, fainting, nausea, and sweating). Get up slowly after sitting/lying down.
- hallucinations and other psychosis - INBRIJA may cause or worsen seeing/hearing/believing things that are not real; confusion, disorientation, or disorganized thinking; trouble sleeping; dreaming a lot; being overly suspicious or feeling people want to harm you; acting aggressive; and feeling agitated/restless.
- unusual uncontrollable urges such as gambling, binge eating, shopping, and sexual urges has occurred in some people using medicine like INBRIJA.
- uncontrolled, sudden body movements (dyskinesia) may be caused or worsened by INBRIJA. INBRIJA may need to be stopped or other Parkinson's medicines may need to be changed.
- bronchospasm - people with asthma, COPD, or other lung diseases may wheeze or have difficulty breathing after inhaling INBRIJA. If this occurs, stop taking INBRIJA and seek immediate medical attention.
- increased eye pressure in patients with glaucoma. Your healthcare provider should monitor this.
- changes in certain lab values including liver tests.
The most common side effects of INBRIJA are cough, upper respiratory tract infection, nausea, and change in the color of saliva or spit. Another side effect of INBRIJA is sensation of choking right after use.
These are not all the possible side effects of INBRIJA
- Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
- 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.
The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more:
- Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist.
- Visit www.inbrija.com to obtain the Full Prescribing Information, Patient Information, and Instructions for Use.
- Call 1-800-367-5109
INBRIJA® Indication
Treats OFF periods in adults taking carbidopa/levodopa (CD/LD). INBRIJA doesn't replace CD/LD.
Important Safety Information
Don't use if you have taken a nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (eg, phenelzine, tranylcypromine) within the last 2 weeks.
