The cost of Qulipta can vary based on several factors, including your insurance coverage. Coupons and drug savings programs can also lower the price you’ll pay for Qulipta.
As with all medications, the cost of Qulipta can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- whether Qulipta has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
To find out what the cost of Qulipta will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
To save money on your Qulipta prescription, explore these Optum Perks coupons.
Qulipta 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 drug 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 take Qulipta 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 Qulipta. 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
Qulipta 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 Qulipta, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:
- The Qulipta Complete Savings Card is available from Qulipta’s manufacturer. With this savings card and an eligible insurance plan, it’s possible to pay as little as $0 per month for Qulipta. For more information and to find out if you’re eligible for support, call 855-785-4782 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.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Qulipta.
How much does Qulipta cost with insurance vs. without it?
What you pay for Qulipta if you have insurance compared to what you’d pay without it depends on several factors.
Factors that could affect what you pay for this drug without insurance 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 and treatment plan
- the pharmacy you use
These same factors may affect your price for Qulipta if you have insurance. But the price you pay with insurance will also depend on:
- your specific plan benefits
- any prior authorization requirements you have for drug coverage
To learn more about what you’d pay for Qulipta with or without insurance, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one).
You can also visit Optum Perks for price estimates for this drug when using coupons from their site. However, Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance benefits or copays. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Medical News Today.)
How much does Qulipta 60 mg cost?
The cost of Qulipta 60-milligram (mg) tablets may depend on many factors.
Qulipta is available in three strengths: 10 mg, 30 mg, and 60 mg per tablet. It’s possible that Qulipta 60-mg tablets may cost more than the lower strengths of the medication. This is because the 60-mg tablets contain more active drug, which may be more costly.
To determine how much Qulipta 60-mg tablets may cost you, talk with your pharmacist or insurance company. They can determine your costs based on your insurance coverage and other factors.
How much does Qulipta cost with Medicare?
It depends. 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. You can call your Medicare plan provider to learn whether your particular plan covers the cost of this drug.
You may 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 Qulipta if you have Medicare.
You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and take Qulipta.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Qulipta. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Qulipta 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 Qulipta requires prior authorization.
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