The price you pay for Ocrevus may depend on factors such as whether you have health insurance and where you receive your infusions. Financial assistance may be available to help with the cost.

The price you pay for Ocrevus can vary. Your cost may depend on factors such as:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive infusions
  • available financial assistance for Ocrevus (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

To find out how much you’ll pay for Ocrevus, including what your cost per dose, per month, or per year may be, talk with your doctor or insurance provider.

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Ocrevus and cost.

How much does Ocrevus cost without insurance?

The price you’ll pay for Ocrevus if you don’t have insurance can vary based on several factors. But typically, the cost is higher for those without insurance.

There are other factors that could affect what you pay for this drug. These include:

  • whether you apply and qualify for any available savings programs
  • the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive infusions

Ocrevus can be given at an infusion center or your doctor’s office, and the cost without insurance may vary. Contact your doctor for guidance.

To learn the exact cost you’d pay for this medication without insurance, ask your doctor or pharmacist. And, you can check out Optum Perks for price estimates for several medications. (Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance benefits or copays.)

What does Ocrevus cost with Medicare?

Your cost for Ocrevus with Medicare depends on many factors, including your dosage, your specific Medicare plan, and the cost of your visit to receive your Ocrevus infusion. The best way to determine how much this drug may cost you is by contacting your doctor or Medicare provider. They’ll be able to help you determine what your cost of Ocrevus may be.

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If you need financial support to pay for Ocrevus or help understanding your insurance coverage, assistance is available. For example:

  • Financial assistance resources are available for Ocrevus, including a copay program for people with commercial insurance. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 800-888-2882 or visit the Ocrevus 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:

Ocrevus is a biologic drug, which means it’s made from parts of living organisms. It doesn’t currently come in a biosimilar form. Biosimilars are like generic drugs. But unlike generics, which are made for nonbiologic drugs, biosimilars are made for biologic drugs.

​​Why is there such a cost difference between biologic drugs and biosimilar drugs?

Biologic drugs can be expensive because of the research and testing needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a biologic drug can sell it for up to 12 years. When the biologic drug’s patent expires, other drugmakers can create biosimilar versions. This competition in the market may lead to lower costs for biosimilars. And because biosimilars are very similar to biologic drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower costs for biosimilars.

Prior authorization: If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Ocrevus. This means the company and your doctor will discuss the drug in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether Ocrevus 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 Ocrevus requires prior authorization.

Type of insurance coverage: Ocrevus is given by your doctor or another healthcare professional. If you have insurance, the price of your Ocrevus doses may be billed through your medical coverage instead of the prescription drug portion of your insurance plan. This depends on your specific insurance plan and where you receive your Ocrevus doses, such as at your doctor’s office, an infusion clinic, or a hospital. If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.

Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.