Key takeaways
- Repatha’s cost can vary based on several factors, including your specific treatment plan and the pharmacy you use.
- As with many drugs, Repatha likely costs less with insurance. However, if you don’t have insurance, you may still be eligible for certain coupons or savings programs to help lower your out-of-pocket cost.
- Repatha can be given once or twice a month, depending on the drug form and dosage. As such, the form you’re prescribed can affect how much Repatha costs per month.
As with all medications, the cost of Repatha can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay for Repatha include:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- whether Repatha has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
To find out what the cost of Repatha will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
You may be able to find drug coupons on prescription discount websites that can reduce the cost of your medication.
These coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits, but the discounted price may be lower than what you would pay through insurance.
Repatha contains the active ingredient evolocumab, and it’s available only as a brand-name biologic drug. It doesn’t come in a biosimilar version. A biosimilar medication is a drug that’s similar to a brand-name biologic drug (the parent drug). Also, biosimilars tend to cost less than brand-name medications.
Why are costs different for biologic drugs vs. biosimilar drugs?Biologic drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a biologic drug can sell it for up to
12 years . When the biologic drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create biosimilar versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for biosimilars. Also, because biosimilars are very similar to biologic drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.
If you take Repatha long term, you may be able to lower its cost in the following ways.
Getting a 3-month supply
You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Repatha. If approved by your insurance company, getting a 90-day supply of the drug could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost. If you’re interested in this option, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Using a mail-order pharmacy
Repatha may be available through a mail-order pharmacy. Using this type of service may help lower the drug’s cost and allow you to receive your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug via mail order.
If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
If you need financial support to pay for Repatha, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:
Repatha copay card
There is a copay card (manufacturer coupon) available for Repatha. For more information and to find out if you’re eligible, visit the manufacturer’s website.
There’s also a program from Repatha’s manufacturer called the Amgen Safety Net Foundation, which supports people without prescription drug coverage or who cannot afford their medication. To learn more, visit the program’s website or call 800-932-3060.
Other assistance
Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:
Learn more about saving money on prescriptions with or without insurance.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Repatha.
What’s the cost of Repatha on Medicare?
According to the drug manufacturer, most people who are prescribed Repatha and have Medicare insurance pay $50 or less per month for their prescription.
However, the cost of Repatha on Medicare will vary depending on your specific Medicare prescription drug plan.
If you’d like to learn more about the cost of Repatha on Medicare, including specifics about your Medicare plan, talk with your pharmacist or call your insurance provider.
How much does Repatha cost without insurance?
How much Repatha costs without insurance can vary depending on a few factors, including your treatment plan and the pharmacy you use.
Talk with your pharmacist to learn more about the cost you can expect to pay for Repatha without insurance. Also, see the “Repatha coupons and savings” section to see the discounted price you may pay with Optum Perks coupons.
What is Repatha’s cost per dose?
It’s hard to say because Repatha’s cost per dose depends on several factors. Your treatment plan, the form of Repatha you use, and your insurance coverage can all influence Repatha’s cost per dose.
If your doctor prescribes Repatha for you and you want to know your cost per dose, talk with your pharmacist. If you have insurance coverage, you can also call your insurance provider.
How much does the Repatha 140-mg SureClick autoinjector cost?
The exact cost for the Repatha 140-milligram (mg) SureClick autoinjector will vary from person to person, depending on insurance coverage and other factors.
Your pharmacist can tell you more about the price you’ll pay for the Repatha 140-mg SureClick autoinjector.
You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and are prescribed Repatha by your doctor.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Repatha. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Repatha in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered.
If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Repatha requires prior authorization.
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