The cost of Rezdiffra can vary based on several factors, including your insurance coverage. Drug savings programs, including the Rezdiffra copay card, can also lower the price you’ll pay for Rezdiffra.
As with all medications, the cost of Rezdiffra can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay for Rezdiffra include:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- whether Rezdiffra has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
Rezdiffra needs to be purchased through a specialty pharmacy authorized to carry specialty drugs. This type of drug may be costly or require help from healthcare professionals to be taken safely and effectively. For more details about how to get Rezdiffra, talk with your doctor.
To find out what the cost of Rezdiffra will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Rezdiffra is only available as a brand-name drug. It doesn’t come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication.
Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
WHY ARE COSTS DIFFERENT FOR BRAND-NAME DRUGS VS. GENERIC DRUGS?Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell it for up to 20 years. When the brand-name drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create generic versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for generics. Also, because generics contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.
If you take Rezdiffra long term, you may be able to lower its cost in the following ways.
Getting a 3-month supply
You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Rezdiffra through a specialty pharmacy or through the manufacturer if you’re enrolled in their patient support program. If approved by your insurance company, getting a 90-day supply of the drug could help lower the cost. If you’re interested in this option, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Using a mail-order pharmacy
Rezdiffra is available through a specialty pharmacy. Using this type of service may help lower the drug’s cost and allow you to receive your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug via mail order. To learn more about getting Rezdiffra, visit the drug manufacturer’s website.
If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
If you need financial support to pay for Rezdiffra, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:
- A program called Madrigal Patient Support is available for Rezdiffra. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 877-219-7770 or visit the program website.
- Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:
Learn more about saving money on prescriptions with or without insurance.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Rezdiffra.
Is Rezdiffra covered by Medicare?
It may be. You can call your Medicare plan provider to learn whether your particular plan covers the cost of this drug. There are many types of Medicare plans, so your coverage and what you pay for prescriptions will be based on your particular plan’s benefits.
The total price you pay for Rezdiffra may also depend on getting prior authorization before your plan will cover the cost of this medication.
Your doctor may also be able to provide information about your cost for Rezdiffra if you have Medicare.
Does the drug’s manufacturer offer a Rezdiffra copay card?
Yes, a Rezdiffra Copay Savings Card is available for use with commercial insurance. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for it, visit the program website.
If you don’t have insurance or you need help paying for Rezdiffra, the drug’s manufacturer (Madrigal) offers a patient assistance program. To learn more, see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section.
You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and receive a prescription for Rezdiffra.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Rezdiffra. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Rezdiffra in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered.
If a drug requires prior authorization, but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Rezdiffra requires prior authorization.
If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
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