Apretude Coupons & Prices

Apretude FAQs

How much does Apretude cost without insurance?

Your healthcare provider will tell you where you will get your medication. This may be directly at the provider’s office, or a specialty pharmacy or regular pharmacy. The standard out-of-pocket cost of Apretude without health insurance is $5,460.34 per 1, 3ml of 600mg/3ml vial though you can save using a SingleCare Apretude coupon to pay only $4,037.08 for 1, 3ml of 600mg/3ml vial of Apretude. If you don’t have access to an insurance plan, you can still use SingleCare for free Apretude savings.

How much does Apretude cost with insurance?

Each insurance formulary is different, but many insurers do cover Apretude. The cost of Apretude with insurance coverage varies depending on your plan - check with your insurance company for specific drug coverage and copay details. If your insurance does not cover Apretude, you can use SingleCare to get discounts on Apretude at your participating pharmacy. Additionally, you can also use SingleCare coupons if you have Medicare or Medicaid. If Medicare or Medicaid don’t cover your Apretude prescription, you can use SingleCare instead—although most Medicaid plans now cover Apretude. Go to the SingleCare website or app to compare the lowest price of Apretude with SingleCare versus your copay with insurance or Medicare. You can also visit ViiVConnect to find out more about the Apretude Savings Program and other savings options.

Does Medicare cover Apretude and how much does it cost?

Apretude costs with Medicare will vary by plan, prescription, and coverage stage. Refer to your plan’s drug formulary to find out whether your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan covers Apretude and how much the copay or coinsurance is. If Apretude is not covered by Medicare or if you have not met your plan’s deductible, you may have to pay the full price of $5,460.34 for 1, 3ml of 600mg/3ml vial. In that case, using a SingleCare coupon for Apretude could save you more money than Medicare. Our lowest price for Apretude is currently $4,037.08 for 1, 3ml of 600mg/3ml vial.

Is there a generic of Apretude?

Apretude is a brand-name drug made by Viiv Healthcare. There is no generic substitute for Apretude. Use a SingleCare prescription drug discount card to pay $4,037.08 for 1, 3ml of 600mg/3ml vial.

What is Apretude? 

Apretude is classified as an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI). Manufactured by the pharmaceutical company ViiV Healthcare Company, it is FDA-approved for use in at-risk adults and adolescents (weighing at least 35 kg, or 77 lbs) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection through sex. HIV is the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 

Patients must have a negative HIV-1 test before using Apretude. You will either start treatment with Apretude, or take Vocabria (oral cabotegravir) for four weeks first. 

Apretude is administered by a healthcare provider by intramuscular injection (injection into a muscle) of the gluteal area. It is given once a month for two months, then once every two months after that. 

What are the side effects of Apretude?

Common side effects of Apretude include:

• Injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, redness, and bruising

• Stomach problems like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and gas

• Headache

• Fever

• Fatigue

• Sleep problems

• Muscle and/or back pain

• Rash 

• Appetite loss 

• Sleepiness 

• Upper respiratory tract infection

If you have symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, get emergency medical help. Other serious side effects may include liver problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Be alert to changes in mood and behavior while taking this medication, and report any changes to your healthcare provider right away. 

Does Apretude cause weight gain?

In clinical trials, people who took Apretude had a small amount of weight gain, anywhere from an average of two to 9 pounds over about two years.

Is Apretude as effective as Truvada? 

In terms of use for PrEP, two studies compared Apretude vs. Truvada and found that Apretude was more effective in preventing HIV. This may be because Truvada is a daily pill, while Apretude is given monthly for two months, then every two months, making it easier to adhere to the regimen. However, the best drug for you can only be determined by your healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider for professional medical advice on the best medicine for you.