The cost of Jemperli can vary based on several factors, including your insurance coverage. Coupons and drug savings programs can also lower the price you will pay for Jemperli.
As with all medications, the cost of Jemperli can vary. Factors that may affect the price you will pay for Jemperli include:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive doses of Jemperli
- whether Jemperli has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
To find out what the cost of Jemperli will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. The Jemperli’s coupons and savings section of this article also has information about how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
Jemperli 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.
Jemperli contains the active ingredient dostarlimab-gxly and is only available as a brand-name biologic drug. It does not come in a biosimilar version. A biosimilar medication is a drug that is 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 need financial support to pay for Jemperli, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:
- A program called Together with GSK Oncology is available for Jemperli. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 844-447-5662 or visit the program 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.
The following is information you may want to consider if you have insurance and receive Jemperli.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Jemperli. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Jemperli 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 Jemperli requires prior authorization.
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