Emtriva Coupons & Prices

Emtriva FAQs

How much does Emtriva cost without insurance?

Uninsured customers pay an average of $694.21 for 30, 200mg capsules of Emtriva. However, federal ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) will help uninsured HIV/AIDS patients with most or all of the Emtriva cost, and the HarborPath ADAP Waiting List Program may help patients with Emtriva during ADAP funding shortfalls. For uninsured patients on the ADAP waiting list who still cannot affordably fill their prescription, a SingleCare Emtriva coupon reduces the cost to $162.31 per 30, 200mg capsules of generic Emtriva.

How much does Emtriva cost with insurance?

As a very expensive prescription drug, Emtriva copay costs may vary widely depending on your insurance plan and could be very high. With SingleCare, Emtriva costs $162.31 per 30, 200mg capsules of generic Emtriva, which may be lower than your copay with your insurance company. So ask your local pharmacist to compare your insurance copay to the SingleCare discount card.

Does Medicare cover Emtriva and how much does it cost?

Generic Emtriva is covered by Medicare prescription drug plans and by Medicaid, but copay costs with Medicare might be very high. Uninsured patients without Medicare and Medicaid can turn to ADAP for assistance. For those on the ADAP waiting list who still cannot affordably fill their prescription, a SingleCare Emtriva coupon reduces the cost of a Emtriva prescription $162.31 for 30, 200mg capsules of generic Emtriva.

Is there a generic of Emtriva?

The active ingredient in Emtriva is emtricitabine. There is a generic version of Emtriva available in capsule form, from various manufacturers. Emtriva oral solution is only available in brand-name form.

What is Emtriva?

Emtriva is a brand-name prescription drug used together with other medications to control HIV/AIDS due to HIV-1 infection. Emtriva is never taken alone—it is always taken in combination with other medications. The active ingredient in Emtriva, emtricitabine, prevents the HIV-1 virus from reproducing itself. The HIV virus attacks and weakens the immune system. Reducing the amount of HIV virus in the body helps prevent the opportunistic and life-threatening illnesses common to HIV/AIDS, such as certain types of cancer, pneumonia, and other diseases. Emtriva is not a cure for HIV/AIDS.

Emtriva is prescribed at a fixed dose and taken as a tablet or oral solution once per day. Emtriva will make hepatitis B infections worse, so Emtriva is not given to patients with hepatitis B.

Before taking Emtriva, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions and all of the medications you take, including Rx and OTC drugs, vitamins, and supplements. You should not take Emtriva if you take other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (such as 

Atripla, Combivir, Complera, Descovy, Dutrebis, Epivir, Epzicom, Genvoya, Odefsey, Stribild, Triumeq, or Trizivir). While taking Emtriva, you will need frequent bloodwork. 

Always refill your prescription for Emtriva a few days before you are out of medication. Stopping the medicine, even for a short time, can cause resistance. 

Emtriva may cause lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is a serious and life-threatening condition. If you have muscle pain or weakness, numbness or cold feeling in the arms/legs, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, weakness, tiredness, or a fast or uneven heart rate, seek emergency medical care. 

People who have hepatitis B may develop symptoms after they stop taking Emtriva. Symptoms may occur even months after stopping Emtriva. Contact your doctor right away if you have stomach pain, fatigue, fever, nausea, appetite loss, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.

Taking Emtriva does not prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Do not have unprotected sex. Do not share personal items like medicine needles, razors, or toothbrushes. Talk to your healthcare provider about preventing HIV transmission. 

What are the side effects of Emtriva?

The most common side effects of Emtriva are cough, runny nose, headache, diarrhea, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, muscle and joint pain, and numbness and tingling. Mental and mood changes may include depression and strange dreams. 

Allergic reactions are rare, but discontinue Emtriva and get emergency medical care if any allergic symptoms, such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing, are experienced. This is not a complete list of side effects. Your physician will address your questions and concerns regarding potential side effects.