The price you pay for Revlimid may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the cost of Revlimid.
Several factors can affect the price you’ll pay for Revlimid. These include:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage, if you have health insurance
- the pharmacy you use
- available financial assistance for Revlimid (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
Revlimid may need to be purchased through a specialty pharmacy authorized to carry specialty drugs. This type of drug may be costly or require help from healthcare professionals to be taken safely and effectively. For more details about how to obtain Revlimid, talk with your doctor.
To find out your cost for Revlimid, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Revlimid is available as the generic drug lenalidomide. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics generally cost less than brand-name drugs.
To find out how the costs of Revlimid and lenalidomide compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
If you’ve been prescribed Revlimid and you’re interested in taking lenalidomide instead, talk with your doctor. They may prefer that you take one version instead of the other. In addition, you’ll need to check with your insurance provider. This is because it may cover only one drug or the other.
Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The maker of a brand-name drug can sell the drug exclusively for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This also can lead to lower generic costs.
If you take Revlimid long term, using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Revlimid. Plus you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans also may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs.
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.
The price you pay for Revlimid can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage (if you have it), and the pharmacy you use.
It’s important to know that access to Revlimid is restricted through a
As a result, Revlimid is available only from specially certified pharmacies. In Revlimid’s case, these are also specialty pharmacies. Prescriptions filled at specialty pharmacies tend to be more expensive than prescriptions filled at regular pharmacies. Talk with your doctor about which pharmacies may be able to fill your prescription.
To find out how much you’ll pay for Revlimid, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. And for more information on the Revlimid REMS program, visit the program website or call 888-423-5436.
If you need help covering the cost of Revlimid or understanding your insurance, check out these websites:
On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.
If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. A program called Bristol Myers Squibb Access Support may also help you find ways to save on the cost of Revlimid. For more information, see the program webpage or call 800-861-0048.
How much does Revlimid cost with insurance? Is a Revlimid copay assistance program available?
Your cost of Revlimid with insurance will depend on many factors, including your dosage, the pharmacy that you use, and your insurance plan. To find out what you’ll pay for Revlimid, contact your insurance company or pharmacy.
A copay card or copay assistance program is not available for Revlimid. But a program called Bristol Myers Squibb Access Support can help you to understand your cost for Revlimid. It also can provide information on financial assistance for which you may qualify. To learn more, see the program’s webpage or call 800-861-0048.
Does Revlimid’s cost depend on which strength I take in milligrams (mg), such as the 10-mg or 25-mg capsule?
Yes, your cost for Revlimid can depend on which strength of the drug you take, in addition to other factors. These include the pharmacy that you use and your insurance plan (if you have coverage).
To find out what you’ll pay for Revlimid, contact your pharmacy or insurance provider.
What is the cost of Revlimid with Medicare?
The cost of Revlimid with Medicare depends on many factors, including your pharmacy and your specific Medicare plan. To find out what your cost for Revlimid will be through Medicare, contact your pharmacy or your insurance provider. Either can let you know how much you’ll pay for the drug.
How much does Revlimid treatment cost per month?
Your cost per month for Revlimid can depend on many factors, including your dosage, the pharmacy that you use, and your insurance plan.
Due to these factors, the cost of Revlimid per month may vary. The best way to figure out what Revlimid may cost you is to contact your insurance provider or your pharmacy. Either can estimate your monthly cost for Revlimid.
You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and take Revlimid.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Revlimid. This means the company and your doctor will discuss the drug in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether Revlimid 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 Revlimid requires prior authorization.
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