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Betaseron FAQs

How much does Betaseron cost without insurance?

At most pharmacies, the cash price of Betaseron can be around $11,563.87 depending on the prescription. That same prescription could cost $8,868.64 per 14, 0.3mg kits using a SingleCare savings card, which you can use at participating pharmacies throughout the country, such as Target, Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, and others.

How much does Betaseron cost with insurance?

Copay costs of Betaseron will vary depending on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Betaseron can cost $8,868.64. Ask your pharmacist to compare your Betaseron insurance copay to the cost with your SingleCare Betaseron coupon. You could save more with SingleCare.

Does Medicare cover Betaseron and how much does it cost?

Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance plans usually provide coverage for Betaseron. If you are not on a Medicare drug plan, look into using a SingleCare Betaseron coupon for your prescription. With SingleCare, the price of Betaseron is $8,868.64 for 14, 0.3mg kits.

Is there a generic of Betaseron?

Betaseron is a brand-name prescription drug. A generic version is not available at this time.

What is Betaseron?

Betaseron is a brand-name prescription drug that treats relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a disorder that progressively damages the spine, brain, and optic nerves. As an autoimmune disorder, multiple sclerosis develops when the body’s own defense cells attack nerves in the central nervous system. Damage and inflammation can cause nerves to lose their protective covering—the myelin sheath. As the myelin degenerates, nerves lose their ability to send signals and eventually die. Patients with MS develop scar tissue (sclerosis) throughout the central nervous system as the nerves die off.

 The exact way in which Betaseron works is unclear. However, it is believed to regulate suppressor T cell activity and decrease inflammatory cytokine production. In this way, Betaseron can help decrease inflammation and reduce damage to the nerve cells. 

Betaseron is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) every other day for six weeks. A healthcare provider usually administers the first dose. Subsequent doses may then be self-administered with a prefilled syringe or auto-injector.

What are the side effects of Betaseron?

The most common side effects of Betaseron are site reactions around the area of injection, including pain, swelling, redness, or a hard lump. Betaseron can also cause flu-like symptoms that begin shortly after the injection and end one or two days after. Other common side effects of Betaseron include, but are not limited to, headache, stomach pain, muscle aches, weakness, rash, trouble sleeping, and changes in white blood cell counts and liver enzyme levels. 

The most serious side effects of Betaseron include heart problems like congestive heart failure, seizures, and kidney and liver problems. Betaseron may also cause mental and mood changes, including depression, suicidal thoughts, and psychosis.

Allergic reactions are also possible with Betaseron. Reported allergic reactions include anaphylaxis, a dangerous drop in blood pressure, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a severe skin reaction over the entire body that often requires hospitalization. If you experience an allergic reaction to Betaseron with symptoms such as rash, itching, hives, or wheezing, seek immediate medical attention.

Consult your healthcare provider for additional information, medical advice, and possible side effects, as this is not a complete list.