Gilotrif FAQs
How much does Gilotrif cost without insurance?
Gilotrif normally costs $14,024.99. A Gilotrif prescription of 30, 40mg tablets will cost $11,764.98 using a SingleCare savings card, which you can use at major pharmacies throughout the country, such as Kroger, Fry's, Harris Teeter, Walgreens, and others.
How much does Gilotrif cost with insurance?
The copay cost of Gilotrif will depend on your insurance plan and could be very high. Consider asking your pharmacist to compare your Gilotrif insurance copay to your SingleCare Gilotrif coupon. With SingleCare, Gilotrif costs only $11,764.98, which may save you more money than using insurance.
Does Medicare cover Gilotrif and how much does it cost?
Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance plans usually provide coverage for Gilotrif with prior authorization, but the copay may be very high. If you don't have coverage for Gilotrif or your plan's copay cost is too high, a SingleCare Gilotrif coupon is a reliable way to save money. With SingleCare, the price of Gilotrif is $11,764.98 for 30, 40mg tablets.
Is there a generic of Gilotrif?
Gilotrif is a brand-name prescription drug with the active ingredient, afatinib. Generic afatinib is not available at this time.
What is Gilotrif?
Gilotrif is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat non-small cell lung cancer, the most common form of lung cancer. Gilotrif is prescribed when the cancer cells test positive for one of two genetic mutations. Gilotrif is also used to treat non-small cell lung cancer when it has metastasized (spread) to other parts of the body after platinum-based drugs have not worked.
The active ingredient in Gilotrif, afatinib, belongs to a class of anti-cancer drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Afatinib works by blocking proteins, tyrosine kinases, that signal cells to divide and produce new cells. It's believed that these proteins are overactive in cancer cells—essentially stuck in the “on” position. Blocking this protein slows or stops the growth of tumors.
Gilotrif is taken as a tablet twice a day until adequate progression is made against cancer or until side effects become too severe.
What are the side effects of Gilotrif?
Common side effects of Gilotrif include, but are not limited to, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lowered appetite, weight loss, dry skin, mouth sores, chapped lips, blisters, pimples, swelling of the cornea, and hand-foot skin reaction (a dose-dependent condition involving stinging, tingling, pain, dry skin, cracked skin, thickened skin, swelling, and blistering on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet).
Severe side effects include lung disease and liver problems. Allergic reactions are rare. Watch for important signs of an allergic reaction, such as fever, sore throat, swelling, itching, or rash, and talk to your doctor immediately.
