Dihydroergotamine
Generic D.h.e. 45, Migranal
Dihydroergotamine (dye hye droe er GOT a meen) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain kinds of headaches. The brand-name versions of this drug are Migranal and Trudhesa. The cost of dihydroergotamine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Dihydroergotamine (dye hye droe er GOT a meen) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain kinds of headaches. The brand-name versions of this drug are Migranal and Trudhesa. The cost of dihydroergotamine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Solution
- • 8 Glass Container x 1ml of 4mg/ml
- • 1 Nasal Spray
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Sarah Lewis, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Brittany A. Duke, PharmD, RPh
Updated on November 15, 2023
Dihydroergotamine (dye hye droe er GOT a meen) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain kinds of headaches. The brand-name versions of this drug are Migranal and Trudhesa. The cost of dihydroergotamine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved dihydroergotamine nasal spray to treat migraine headache with or without aura. (“Aura” means symptoms that happen before the headache pain starts.) Dihydroergotamine injection treats migraine headache with or without aura, as well as cluster headaches.
Read on to learn about dihydroergotamine and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about dihydroergotamine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of dihydroergotamine
Like other medications, the cost of dihydroergotamine can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of dihydroergotamine
- the cost to purchase needles and syringes to use with dihydroergotamine
To find out how much dihydroergotamine costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, read the “Coupons for dihydroergotamine” section.
Coupons
Coupons for dihydroergotamine
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of dihydroergotamine. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.
Available app for coupons
To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.
Insurance
Insurance and other considerations for dihydroergotamine
Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:
- Prior authorization. If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of dihydroergotamine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for dihydroergotamine. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin using it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
- Insurance coverage. Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of dihydroergotamine may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because dihydroergotamine doses may be given by a doctor or another healthcare professional. The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan and whether you receive the doses at your doctor’s clinic or a hospital. If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
- A 3-month supply. If you’re using dihydroergotamine long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.
If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.
Generics vs. brand-names
Generics vs. brand-names
Dihydroergotamine is a generic medication. It’s available in the following generic forms:
- nasal spray: also available in the brand-name versions Migranal and Trudhesa
- injection: not available in a brand-name version
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.) Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.
If your doctor has prescribed dihydroergotamine but you’re interested in using Migranal or Trudhesa, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.
To learn how the cost of dihydroergotamine compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about dihydroergotamine and cost
Here are some common questions about dihydroergotamine and their answers.
Does the nasal spray form of dihydroergotamine cost less than the injection form of the drug?
It might cost less. The dosage form is one factor that can affect the price you’ll pay for a medication. But other things can affect cost.
Insurance coverage is a main factor. Insurance plans may vary in how they cover drugs, such as dihydroergotamine, and the copay required.
Contact your insurance provider to find out how much your dihydroergotamine prescription is likely to cost. Or you can ask your pharmacist. Ask them to give you the cost of both forms of the drug.
Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs?
Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.
Makers of a brand-name drug can sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions. A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.)
This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs as brand-name medications, which have already been tested. So generic medications don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.
If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
What to ask
What to ask about dihydroergotamine
This article provides cost information related to dihydroergotamine. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for dihydroergotamine.
If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.
Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:
- Will my dosage of dihydroergotamine affect its cost?
- Will the dosage form of dihydroergotamine affect its cost?
- Are there other drugs besides dihydroergotamine that could treat my condition for a lower cost?
Resources
Resources
- Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/07a9112c-8c04-4849-8cb3-9463f58731d2/spl-doc
- Dihydroergotamine mesylate nasal spray. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/52ebf4f0-c126-4439-a5e3-430fe90a3d28/spl-doc
- Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
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