Key takeaways

  • The price you pay for Skyrizi can vary widely based on your insurance coverage, treatment plan, and the pharmacy you use, so it’s important to check with your insurance provider and explore all available savings options.
  • Even without insurance, there are ways to save on Skyrizi, including manufacturer assistance programs like myAbbVie Assist and the Skyrizi Complete Savings Card, as well as discount coupons from Optum Perks.
  • If you have Medicare, check with your plan provider to see whether Skyrizi is covered. And if you need help with costs, you may be eligible for the Extra Help program.

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) is a prescription injection used to treat the following conditions in adults:

The price you pay for Skyrizi can vary. It may depend on:

  • whether you have insurance or are paying out of pocket
    • your particular plan’s coverage, if you have insurance
  • your treatment plan and dosage
  • the form of the drug you’re prescribed
  • the pharmacy you use
  • any cost-savings programs you qualify for
  • how much you have to pay for an office visit with your doctor to receive Skyrizi infusions or injections

To learn exactly how much you’ll pay for Skyrizi, talk with your pharmacist or insurance provider.

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Skyrizi and cost.

How much do Skyrizi injections cost per month with insurance and without it?

It depends. Prescription drugs usually cost less with insurance coverage than without it. If you have health insurance, call your insurance provider to see whether Skyrizi is covered and exactly how much your monthly cost will be.

The cost of the drug can vary with different plans. You may have a copay (a fixed amount you pay for certain drugs and services) depending on your type of coverage.

Similar to a manufacturer coupon, the drugmaker has a Skyrizi Complete Savings Card for eligible insured people. The card may reduce your prescription cost per month or with each refill.

If you don’t have health insurance, you may qualify for the drugmaker’s assistance program called myAbbVie Assist. For more information, see the “Can I get help paying for Skyrizi?” section below.

Skyrizi’s manufacturer also offers savings programs for people with and without insurance.

Does Medicare cover the cost of Skyrizi?

It’s possible. To find out whether your Medicare plan covers the cost of Skyrizi, call your plan provider. There are many different types of Medicare plans, and your cost and coverage depend on your particular plan’s benefits.

Keep in mind that your plan may have prior authorization requirements before it’ll cover Skyrizi. (See the “Prior authorization” section for more information.)

If you have Medicare and need help paying for your Skyrizi prescription, you may be eligible for a government program called Extra Help.

For more information about the cost of Skyrizi with Medicare, you can also talk with your doctor.

Skyrizi is a biologic drug, which means it’s made from parts of living organisms. It only comes as a brand-name drug and isn’t available in a biosimilar version. Biosimilars are like generic drugs in that they are equally effective versions of brand-name drugs. But unlike generics, which are made for nonbiologic drugs, biosimilars are made for biologics.

Why is there such a cost difference between biologic drugs and biosimilar drugs?

Biologic drugs can be expensive because of the research and testing needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

The drugmaker of a biologic can sell it for up to 12 years. When the biologic drug’s patent expires, other drugmakers can create biosimilar versions. This competition in the market may lead to lower costs for biosimilars. And because biosimilars are very similar to biologic drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower costs for biosimilars.

If you take Skyrizi long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:

Look into drugmaker discounts: You may be eligible for the Skyrizi Complete Savings Card. This could reduce your out-of-pocket treatment costs. To find out whether you’re eligible, talk with your doctor, a pharmacist at a specialty pharmacy that supplies the drug, or a Skyrizi Nurse Ambassador at 866-759-7494.

Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a specialty mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Skyrizi. And you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest specialty online pharmacy options that could work for you.

If you need help covering the cost of Skyrizi 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.

A program called myAbbVie Assist and the Skyrizi Complete Savings Card may also be available for Skyrizi.

If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover Skyrizi. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss the drug in regard to your treatment. Then, your insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If Skyrizi requires prior authorization, but you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.

To find out how much you’ll pay for Skyrizi, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you still have questions about the cost of Skyrizi or how to pay for your prescriptions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’d pay for Skyrizi.

Examples of questions you may want to ask your doctor or insurance provider include:

  • Is Skyrizi available at all pharmacies or only at specialty pharmacies? And what’s the cost difference between these types of pharmacies?
  • Will it cost less to administer my injections myself rather than having a healthcare professional do it?
  • Are there other lower cost drugs that could treat my condition?
  • Will there soon be a biosimilar available for Skyrizi?

To learn more about Skyrizi, see these articles:

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