Corvite 150

Introduction

Written by Ashley Wong, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Beth Johnston, PharmD, BCPS
Updated on February 2, 2024

Corvita 150 is a brand-name dietary supplement that’s prescribed for iron deficiency. Corvita 150 is not available in a generic version. The cost of Corvita 150 with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon. 

Read on to learn about Corvita 150 and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Corvita 150, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. 

Cost of Corvita 150

Like other medications, the cost of Corvita 150 can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the quantity prescribed

To find out how much Corvita 150 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 Corvita 150” section.

Coupons for Corvita 150

Prescription drug and supplement coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Corvita 150. 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 and other considerations for Corvita 150

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs and supplements:

• Prior authorization: If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of Corvita 150. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Corvita 150. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the dietary supplement. If a supplement requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the supplement.
• A 3-month supply: If you’re taking Corvita 150 long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the supplement. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the supplement’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
• Savings accounts: If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications and supplements. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription, supplements, and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.

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.

Brand-names vs. generics

Corvita 150 is a brand-name dietary supplement. It’s not available in a generic version.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what 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 version.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name medications.

Common questions about Corvita 150 and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Corvita 150.

How does the cost of Corvita 150 compare with the cost of other iron supplements?

Several factors influence the cost of a dietary supplement. This includes whether the supplement is available OTC or by prescription, whether the supplement is a generic or brand-name version, the pharmacy you purchase the supplement from, and your insurance coverage. Each insurance plan varies in the drugs and supplements they cover and how they charge for them. And not all plans cover dietary supplements.

Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider to learn more about how the cost of Corvita 150 compares with the cost of other iron supplements.

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 patent and 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 ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.)

This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. So they 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 about Corvita 150

This article provides cost information related to Corvita 150. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Corvita 150.

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 insurance plan cover Corvita 150?
• Are there other low cost dietary supplements I can take for my condition?
• Will I have a copay for Corvita 150?

Resources

• CORVITA 150- iron, folic acid, ascorbic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin and citrate tablet. (2021). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/d9b39d69-9a98-4da8-84bf-b0495879d5b1/spl-doc
• 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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