Procrit FAQs

Question 1

How much does Procrit cost without insurance?

Accepted Answer

The cash price of Procrit for uninsured patients averages $1,336.08 per 1, 1ml of 40000unit/ml vial. However, you will pay a reduced cost of $1,002.44 for that same Procrit prescription using a SingleCare prescription discount card. In fact, you can save up to 80% the retail price on many of your prescription drug needs with SingleCare.

Question 2

How much does Procrit cost with insurance?

Accepted Answer

Copay costs of Procrit differ greatly depending on your insurance plan and can be high. With SingleCare, Procrit costs as little as $1,002.44 for 1, 1ml of 40000unit/ml vial. Ask your pharmacist to help you compare your Procrit insurance coverage to your SingleCare discount. Your cost with SingleCare could be lower.

Question 3

Does Medicare cover Procrit and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

All Medicare Advantage programs cover Procrit with prior authorization. For patients with Medicare Part D, Procrit will more often be determined as covered by Medicare Part B, even if it is self-injected. If not, all Medicare Part D plans will cover Procrit. For patients without Medicare, SingleCare offers discount coupons for Procrit which reduce the cost of Procrit to $1,002.44.

Question 4

Is there a generic of Procrit?

Accepted Answer

Procrit is a brand name drug. There is no generic version of epoetin alfa, the active ingredient in Procrit. Pfizer does offer a similarly expensive brand-name drug, Retacrit, that is similar but not identical to Procrit.

Question 5

What is Procrit?

Accepted Answer

Procrit is an injectable brand-name prescription drug that helps the body make red blood cells. The active ingredient is a protein, epoetin alfa, which is manufactured from living cells. Procrit treats anemia caused by either chronic kidney disease (CKD), chemotherapy, or AIDS/HIV treatment with the prescription drug, zidovudine. Procrit is sometimes prescribed before and after surgery, to reduce the risk for transfusions, for patients who choose not to receive blood transfusions. Procrit is injected either by a healthcare provider or self-injected by the patient.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Procrit?

Accepted Answer

Serious side effects of Procrit are rare but include blood clots, heart attack or heart failure, and stroke, among others. Elevated blood pressure due to the increased production of red blood cells is a common serious side effect. Common side effects include injection site reactions; pain in the joints, muscles, or bones; fever or chills; nausea or vomiting; cough; dizziness; changes in blood sugar, white blood cells, or potassium levels; headache; itching; trouble sleeping; and difficulty swallowing. Mood changes are also common, particularly depression and sadness. Allergic reactions to Procrit are rare but serious, such as trouble breathing and anaphylactic shock. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction. This is not a complete list of side effects. Read the medication guide that accompanies your Procrit prescription and consult your healthcare provider for more information on possible side effects of Procrit.

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