Carboplatin Coupons & Prices

Carboplatin FAQs

How much does Carboplatin cost without insurance?

Carboplatin may cost around $70.22 or even more if you do not have insurance coverage. Using a SingleCare Carboplatin discount card may help you save on your prescription medication. Pay a cash price $23.02 per 1, 60ml of 600mg/60ml vial if the clinic or hospital where you receive treatment will accept a SingleCare prescription discount card.

How much does Carboplatin cost with insurance?

The cost of Carboplatin with your insurance plan generally depends on the level of coverage you have and the type of health insurance policy you are enrolled in. If you need help determining the pricing of Carboplatin with insurance, contact your insurance provider to calculate the exact prescription cost. Using a SingleCare Carboplatin savings card can also help you save money on your Carboplatin prescription.

Does Medicare cover Carboplatin and how much does it cost?

Carboplatin is not typically covered by Medicare prescription drug plans. Instead, this medication may be covered by Medicare Part B since it’s usually administered in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. You can talk to the providers at the location where you receive treatment to determine your cost with Medicare. You can also check to see if they will accept a SingleCare discount card. SingleCare can help you reduce the total cost of the medication and save on other medication costs.

What is the brand name of Carboplatin?

Carboplatin is a generic prescription drug manufactured by various companies, including Hospira, Fresenius Kabi, Accord Healthcare, and others. The brand name of Carboplatin is Paraplatin, which has been discontinued.

What is Carboplatin?

Carboplatin is an FDA-approved chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancer, such as lung and ovarian cancer. This medication is a type of chemotherapy drug that contains platinum. This medication works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells to slow the spread of cancer cells in the body.

Carboplatin comes in the form of an intravenous solution, and it is usually administered into a vein (intravenously) by a healthcare professional over at least 15 minutes. Your doctor will recommend an appropriate dose for you based on an assessment of your current medical condition, other drugs you are currently taking, and your response to treatment. Treatment with Carboplatin is usually administered once every four weeks.

Tell your doctor about other medical conditions you may have and other medications you may be taking before starting treatment with Carboplatin.

What are the side effects of Carboplatin?

Common side effects of Carboplatin include stomach pain, body aches, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting may be severe in some patients but usually goes away within 24 hours of treatment. Anti-nausea medications and avoiding large meals before treatment may help reduce nausea. 

Serious side effects can include bone marrow suppression and anemia. Tell your doctor right away if you experience side effects such as numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, mouth sores, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, unusual tiredness, pain, swelling at the injection site, frequent bruising or bleeding, or an irregular heartbeat.

Consult your doctor or healthcare provider for additional drug information and full medical advice on the risks and benefits involved with using Carboplatin as this is not a complete list of side effects.