Rayaldee Coupons & Prices

Rayaldee FAQs

How much does Rayaldee cost without insurance?

Rayaldee is very expensive. You will pay an average cash price of $1,574.01 for 30, 30mcg capsules extended release of Rayaldee without insurance, but $1,171.10 with a SingleCare Rayaldee prescription discount card.

How much does Rayaldee cost with insurance?

Rayaldee copay costs may vary greatly depending on your insurance plan and they could be very high. With SingleCare, Rayaldee costs $1,171.10, so ask your pharmacist to compare your SingleCare price with your insurance Rayaldee copay to ensure you pay the lowest price. A SingleCare prescription savings card may save you more money than using insurance at participating pharmacies.

Does Medicare cover Rayaldee and how much does it cost?

Rayaldee is sometimes covered by Medicare prescription drug plans. For Medicare patients without coverage for Rayaldee, consider using a free coupon from SingleCare for Rayaldee at any of a number of conveniently located pharmacies. With a SingleCare discount card, the price of Rayaldee is $1,171.10 per 30, 30mcg capsules extended release.

Is there a generic of Rayaldee?

Rayaldee is a brand-name medication. There is no generic version of Rayaldee currently available. Rayaldee is very expensive and may not be covered by your insurance, so one way to save money is to use a SingleCare discount card at any of a number of national pharmacies or retailers. Rayaldee costs $1,171.10 with a SingleCare Rayaldee coupon.

What is Rayaldee?

Rayaldee is a brand-name prescription drug that treats overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism) in patients who have stage 3 or 4 kidney failure and low vitamin D levels. The tiny parathyroid glands in the neck produce hormones that regulate the body's use of calcium. In excess, these hormones leach calcium out of the bones and put that calcium into the bloodstream. So patients with overactive parathyroid glands suffer from bone loss, bone weakness, fractures, muscle pain, bone pain, and calcium buildup in joints and soft tissues.

The active ingredient in Rayaldee, calcifediol, is a form of vitamin D3. Calcifediol helps the body use excess calcium in the bloodstream and tissues and also reduces the parathyroid production of hormones.

Rayaldee is taken once daily at bedtime. The dosage will be determined by the doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume taking Rayaldee at bedtime the next day. Do not double up on doses. Before taking Rayaldee, inform your doctor of any medical conditions you have, as well as all of the medications you take (including Rx, OTC, vitamins, and supplements). People with stage 5 kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease on dialysis should not take Rayaldee. 

What are the side effects of Rayaldee?

The most common side effects of Rayaldee (some of which can be severe) are shortness of breath, constipation, cough, heart failure, osteoarthritis, anemia, and high levels of calcium and potassium. Serious side effects include anemia (low red blood cells), high levels of potassium, calcium, or phosphate in the blood, bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, which is either chronic bronchitis or emphysema), and congestive heart failure. Call your doctor right away or get emergency medical attention if you have shortness of breath, swelling, rapid weight gain, confusion, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, increased thirst/urination, pale skin, lightheadedness, or cold hands and feet. 

Rayaldee is similar to vitamin D3, so allergic reactions are rare. Other side effects may occur. Talk with your doctor about what side effects to expect and how to address them. 

Consult your healthcare professional for additional information and medical advice regarding other possible side effects and drug interactions.