Apretude

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 5, 2024

Cost of Apretude

Like other medications, the cost of Apretude can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy used
• the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive Apretude injections
• the number of injections prescribed

To find out how much Apretude costs, ask your doctor 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 the drug costs when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown above on this page.

Coupons for Apretude

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Apretude. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Coupons may not be available for all medications, such as those that are only given by a healthcare professional.

Note: Optum Perks coupons can’t be used with 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.

Common questions about Apretude’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Apretude.

Is the cost of Apretude injections covered by Medicare?

The cost of Apretude injections may or may not be covered by Medicare. It depends on your specific Medicare policy and whether you have a Medicare Part D plan. Some Medicare plans may cover Apretude injections, while others may not.

If you have questions about whether Apretude is covered by your plan and how much the injections will cost, talk with your Medicare plan provider.

How do the costs of Apretude vs. Descovy compare?

There will likely be some Apretude vs. Descovy cost difference. Both of these brand-name medications are prescribed to lower the risk of acquiring HIV if you’re currently HIV-negative. Descovy is also used to treat HIV.

Another difference between Apretude vs. Descovy is that Apretude is a suspension (a type of liquid mixture) that’s injected into your buttock muscle, whereas Descovy comes as an oral tablet that you swallow.

Also, some insurance policies might cover one medication but not the other, or your insurance copays for Apretude vs. Descovy might differ.

If you have questions about your specific cost of Apretude vs. Descovy, talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist. Also, see the “Coupons” section to check potential savings on these medications with Optum Perks coupons.

If you have health insurance, visit the Apretude and Descovy websites for information about other cost-saving programs that you might be eligible for.

Resources

• Apretude (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension), for intramuscular use. (2023). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/215499Orig1s004lbl.pdf
• Descovy (emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide) tablets, for oral use. (2022). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/208215s020lbl.pdf
• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm

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