The cost of Invega Sustenna can vary based on several factors, including your insurance coverage. Coupons and drug savings programs can also lower the price you’ll pay for Invega Sustenna.

As with all medications, the cost of Invega Sustenna can vary. Factors that may affect the price for Invega Sustenna you’ll pay include:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive doses of Invega Sustenna
  • whether Invega Sustenna has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

To find out what the cost of Invega Sustenna will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Invega Sustenna is only available as a brand-name drug. It doesn’t come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication.

Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

WHY ARE COSTS DIFFERENT FOR BRAND-NAME DRUGS VS. GENERIC DRUGS?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell it for up to 20 years. When the brand-name drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create generic versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for generics. Also, because generics contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.

If you need financial support to pay for Invega Sustenna, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:

  • Programs called Janssen CarePath and Janssen Patient Assistance Program are available for Invega Sustenna. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 855-452-6773 or visit the Janssen support website.
  • 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 Invega Sustenna.

What is the cost of Invega Sustenna without insurance?

The price you’ll pay for Invega Sustenna if you don’t have insurance can vary based on several factors. But typically, the cost is higher for those without insurance.

There are other factors that could affect what you pay for this drug. These include:

  • the quantity you’re prescribed (such as a 90-day or 30-day supply)
  • whether you apply and qualify for any available savings programs
  • your dosage

To learn the exact cost you’d pay for this medication without insurance, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You may also want to contact several pharmacies to compare their prices for Invega Sustenna.

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Is Invega Sustenna covered by Medicare?

It may be. You can call your Medicare plan provider to learn whether your particular plan covers the cost of this drug. There are many types of Medicare plans, so your coverage and what you pay for prescriptions will be based on your particular plan’s benefits.

The total price you pay for Invega Sustenna may also depend on the cost to receive injections at your doctor’s office or clinic. You may also need to obtain prior authorization before your plan will cover the cost of this medication.

Your doctor may also be able to provide information about your cost for Invega Sustenna if you have Medicare.

You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and receive Invega Sustenna.

Prior authorization: If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Invega Sustenna. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Invega Sustenna 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 Invega Sustenna requires prior authorization.

Type of insurance coverage: Invega Sustenna is given by your doctor or another healthcare professional. If you have insurance, the price of your Invega Sustenna doses may be billed through your medical coverage instead of the prescription drug portion of your insurance plan. This depends on your specific insurance plan and where you receive your Invega Sustenna doses, such as at your doctor’s office, an infusion clinic, or a hospital.

If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.

Disclaimer: Medical News Today has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.