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Key takeaways
The brand-name drug Repatha costs about $780 per month without insurance and is used to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.
There is no generic version of Repatha.
Insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs for Repatha vary, but most people with health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare drug plans are covered.
Savings on Repatha without insurance can be found through discounts, comparing pharmacy prices, or considering alternative medications.
Repatha is a brand-name prescription biologic drug FDA-approved to treat high cholesterol and lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart problems in people who are at risk of these cardiovascular events. Patients administer their own injections once every two weeks with an autoinjector or single-dose prefilled syringe. Without insurance, Repatha costs almost $780 per month. There are no lower-priced generic alternatives, but there are several ways to make Repatha more affordable.
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How much does Repatha cost without insurance?
Without insurance, a one-month supply of Repatha costs about $780. That’s about $26 per day and about $9,500 per year.
Most people prescribed Repatha will have undergone cholesterol-lowering therapy with statins and other drugs. People with severe hereditary high cholesterol may be started on Repatha or equivalent drugs earlier. Unfortunately, there are no lower-priced alternatives to Repatha other than statins and similar drugs. There are drugs similar to Repatha, called PCSK9 inhibitors, but they are also premium-priced brand-name monoclonal antibodies such as Praluent.
How much does generic Repatha cost?
Repatha is a premium-priced brand-name drug. There are no generic versions. The active ingredient in Repatha, evolocumab, is not expected to appear as a generic biosimilar in the U.S. until the early 2030s.
| Compare Repatha prices to related drugs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Repatha (evolocumab) | $780 per 2 injector pens of Repatha Sureclick | $470 per 2 injector pens of brand-name Repatha Sureclick | See latest prices |
| Praluent (alirocumab) | $705 per 2 injector pens of Praluent | $512 per 2 injector pens of brand-name Praluent | See latest prices |
| Lipitor | $679 per 30, 40 mg tablets of brand-name Lipitor | $8 per 30, 40 mg tablets of generic atorvastatin | See latest prices |
| Crestor (rosuvastatin) | $360 per 30, 10 mg tablets of brand-name Crestor | $8 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic rosuvastatin | See latest prices |
| Zetia | $1,525 per 90, 10 mg tablets of brand-name Zetia | $14 per 90, 10 mg tablets of generic ezetimibe | See latest prices |
| Nexletol
(bempedoic acid) |
$589 for 30, 180 mg tablets of Nexletol | $379 for 30, 180 mg tablets of brand-name Nexletol | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the “Savings options” link to see the latest drug prices.
Is Repatha covered by insurance?
According to Amgen Inc., 98% of people with commercial insurance are covered for Repatha, 93% of Medicaid patients, and 85% of people with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.
The out-of-pocket cost will vary by plan, based on various factors such as the drug tier assigned to Repatha in the payer’s formulary, as well as coinsurance and deductibles.
How to get Repatha covered by insurance
Even health insurance plans that cover Repatha may initially decline to pay for it. The most likely reason is that coverage requires prior authorization, previous maximal treatment with statins, or evidence of the condition it’s prescribed for.
In particular, many insurance plans will require evidence that the patient has been on high-intensity statin therapy for at least a few months and still has high levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol), or other related health problems, such as heart disease or stroke.
If coverage is denied, first talk to an insurance company representative. They will let you know what forms or actions the prescriber needs to complete.
How to get Repatha without insurance
For the average person, paying the full price for premium-priced brand-name medications like Repatha can be financially challenging. Although manufacturer coupons, rebates, financial assistance, or patient assistance programs may be available, they have strict eligibility requirements. The good news is that there are some other alternatives to paying full price for your Repatha prescription without insurance. Here are some dependable ways to save money on Repatha, starting with a free Repatha coupon from SingleCare:
1. Use a SingleCare prescription discount card
The average price of Repatha is $780 for a one-month supply, but a free SingleCare card or coupon can bring the monthly price down to as low as $470. Check the latest prices on SingleCare’s Repatha coupons page. While there, make sure to sign up for SingleCare’s loyalty savings program so you can earn bonus savings on refills or future drug purchases.
2. Shop around for the lowest price
Compare Repatha prices at different pharmacies. Start with SingleCare’s Repatha 12-month average price table. You’ll find that the lowest retail price for Repatha is $250 lower than the highest price.
3. Get medical advice about other treatment options
If the financial challenge of taking Repatha month after month is still difficult, ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about switching to a different medication. Chances are that you have already taken statins at the maximally tolerable level. There may be other drugs that can be added to statin therapy that may work.
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