The price you pay for Qulipta may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the cost of Qulipta.
Key takeaways
- Qulipta is a branded medication that is used to prevent migraine episodes. It contains the active ingredient atogepant, but it isn’t available as a generic version. Generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name alternatives.
- The cost of Qulipta will depend on whether you have insurance and what plan you have. Medicare may cover the cost of Qulipta, depending on your plan.
- You might be able to reduce the overall cost of Qulipta by getting a 90-day supply or by using a mail-order pharmacy.
Several factors can affect the price you’ll pay for Qulipta, including:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- available financial assistance for Qulipta (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
To find out the cost of Qulipta for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. The next section, “Qulipta coupons and savings,” includes information about how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
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Qulipta only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive.
The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.
If you take Qulipta long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:
Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Qulipta if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Qulipta. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Qulipta. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order.
If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They might be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
If you need help covering the cost of Qulipta or understanding your insurance, check out these websites:
On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.
If you have insurance, you may be eligible for the Qulipta Complete Savings Card. If you don’t have insurance coverage, you may be able to get Qulipta at no cost through the myAbbvie Assist program.
Your doctor or pharmacist may also have suggestions for saving on the cost of Qulipta.
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Qulipta and cost.
How much does Qulipta cost with insurance vs. without insurance?
The cost of Qulipta can vary with insurance and without, based on various factors. Usually, you’ll pay more for Qulipta if you don’t have insurance that covers prescription drugs. And if you have insurance, how much you pay for Qulipta can depend on whether your insurance plan covers this drug.
Other factors that can affect Qulipta’s price include:
- where you fill your prescription
- the dosage and number of tablets your doctor prescribes
If you have insurance, contact your insurance provider to find out what you’ll pay for Qulipta. If you don’t have insurance, your doctor or pharmacist can let you know how much the drug will cost you.
How much does Qulipta cost with Medicare?
The amount you’ll pay for Qulipta with Medicare depends on your specific Medicare plan.
Copay options for different Medicare plans may vary for the cost of brand-name drugs such as Qulipta. (A copay is a fixed amount that you may have to pay for your medication.) And some Medicare plans don’t cover the cost of prescription drugs.
If you have Medicare, contact your Medicare provider to find out if your plan covers Qulipta.
You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and receive Qulipta.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Qulipta. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Qulipta 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 Qulipta requires prior authorization.
If you still have questions about the cost of Qulipta, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’d pay for Qulipta.
Examples of questions you may want to ask your doctor or insurance provider include:
- Does the quantity of Qulipta tablets I’m prescribed affect how much I’ll pay?
- Will my dosage of Qulipta affect the cost?
- Are there other less expensive drugs that help prevent migraine attacks from chronic or episodic migraine?
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