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Key takeaways
Brilinta (ticagrelor) is a brand-name prescription blood thinner. It can be costly, but a generic version is available.
Without insurance, Brilinta costs an average of $663 per month, but you can fill your prescription with generic ticagrelor and use a SingleCare coupon to pay as low as $29 per month.
Other ways to save on Brilinta include considering health insurance, enrolling in Medicaid, and comparing pharmacy prices.
Brilinta (ticagrelor) is a brand-name prescription blood thinner. Healthcare professionals use it to prevent blood clots in order to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in certain patients. Ticagrelor, the active ingredient in Brilinta, blocks the ability of blood cells called platelets from clumping together to form a blood clot. Your prescribed dose of Brilinta will be determined by the condition being treated, but people can expect to take either a 60 mg or 90 mg tablet twice a day along with a single daily dose of low-dose aspirin. Although Brilinta is an expensive medication without insurance or discounts, there is a generic version, ticagrelor, which is a more affordable alternative.
How much does Brilinta cost without insurance?
Without health insurance coverage, a 30-day supply (60, 90 mg tablets) of Brilinta averages $663, or about $11 per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, Brilinta can be prescribed for 30 days to over a year. At this cash price, then, a year of brand-name Brilinta treatment will cost almost $8,000.
Fortunately, if brand-name Brilinta is too expensive, there is a generic version available. There are also several commonly used antiplatelet agents that are available in generic versions, such as Plavix (clopidogrel) and dipyridamole, that may be used to treat the same conditions as Brilinta.
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Is Brilinta covered by insurance?
Health insurance typically covers a Brilinta prescription, but the out-of-pocket cost someone may have to pay depends on their insurance plan’s formulary and any copays or coinsurance required. Most Medicare Part D plans cover Brilinta or generic ticagrelor. To find out for sure if your specific insurance plan covers Brilinta or generic ticagrelor, you can contact your plan or check the most recent formulary (list of covered drugs and pricing tiers).
| Compare Brilinta prices to related drugs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Brilinta | $663 per 60, 90 mg tablets | $29 per 60, 90 mg tablets of generic ticagrelor at CVS | See updated prices |
| Dipyridamole | $157 per 60, 75 mg tablets of generic dipyridamole | $28 per 60, 75 mg tablets of generic dipyridamole at CVS | See updated prices |
| Plavix | $641 for 30, 75 mg tablets | $4 for 30, 75 mg tablets of generic Plavix at Kroger | See updated prices |
| Effient | $720 per 30, 10 mg tablets | $20 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic prasugrel at Kroger | See updated prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Oct. 23, 2025. 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.
How to get Brilinta without insurance
Getting brand-name medications without insurance can be challenging. With a monthly price tag averaging $663, brand-name Brilinta is no exception. Uninsured patients do, however, have options for making treatment more affordable. Manufacturer coupons, rebates, and patient assistance programs like AZ&ME Prescription Savings Program may help, but not everyone will be eligible. It’s often better to turn to more reliable ways to afford treatment, starting with a SingleCare discount card.
1. Use your SingleCare prescription discount card
The cost of brand-name Brilinta without insurance can be very expensive. However, filling your prescription with generic Brilinta and using a free coupon from SingleCare could reduce the price of a month’s supply of ticagrelor to as low as $29. For people on long-term antiplatelet therapy, that adds up to over $7,600 in savings annually. A SingleCare savings card can be printed or saved to your smartphone and then used to save on a variety of prescription medications at participating local pharmacies. You can also use the SingleCare app.
2. Consider buying health insurance
For serious and long-term medical conditions, a health insurance policy may be the surest way to save money over the long-term. Start with your state’s health insurance marketplace to explore coverage options and pricing.
3. Enroll in Medicaid
If health insurance is unaffordable, you may be eligible for Medicaid health insurance plans. Premiums and copay costs are very low. Eligibility requirements, enrollment instructions, and additional information can be found online or by calling local health officials.
4. Shop around
As with everything else, prescription medications may cost more or less depending on where they’re purchased. Finding the best price for Brilinta, for instance, could land a discount of over $100 off the average retail price or as much as $190 when combined with a free coupon from SingleCare.
5. Ask your prescriber about alternative blood thinners
If all else fails, ask your prescriber for medical advice about other generic antiplatelet agents. Your healthcare provider can consider your individual health history to find a treatment that is safe and effective for you.
- Brilinta, DailyMed (2024)