Dovato
Dovato is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for HIV in certain adults and children. Dovato is not available in a generic version. The cost of Dovato with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Dovato is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for HIV in certain adults and children. Dovato is not available in a generic version. The cost of Dovato with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Brand
- • Tablet
- • 50-300MG Tablet
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Dedra Weiss, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Paul Hetrick, PharmD
Updated on June 6, 2024
Dovato is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for HIV. Dovato is not available in a generic version. The cost of Dovato 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 Dovato to treat HIV-1 in adults and certain children:
- to replace their stable antiretroviral regimen if they’ve never had a treatment failure or known resistance to the ingredients in Dovato and have low levels of the virus in their blood
- as a complete treatment if antiretroviral medications have never been taken before
The drug can be prescribed to children and adolescents 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 25 kilograms (kg), or about 55 pounds (lb), and meet the above criteria.
Read on to learn about Dovato and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Dovato, including its uses, refer to this overview article.
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Cost
Cost of Dovato
Like other medications, the cost of Dovato can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the amount prescribed
To find out how much Dovato 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 Dovato” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Dovato
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Dovato. 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
Insurance and other considerations for Dovato
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 Dovato. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Dovato. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
- A 3-month supply: If you’re taking Dovato 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.
- 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. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription 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
Brand names vs. generics
Dovato is a brand-name medication. 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.
Why costs are 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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about Dovato and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Dovato.
Is Dovato covered by insurance?
It depends on the type of insurance coverage you have.
Talk with your insurance representative. They can conduct Dovato reviews relating to your plan to see if it’s covered and if there’s any available Dovato copay assistance.
Your pharmacist can also tell you whether Dovato is covered by your insurance. They can give you drug pricing with and without insurance.
How does the cost of Dovato compare with Biktarvy’s cost?
Dovato and Biktarvy are both combination drugs (contain more than one active ingredient) used to treat HIV-1. However, they do not contain the same active ingredients.
The cost of Biktarvy will likely be higher than the Dovato cost without insurance, depending on the pharmacy you use. Talk with your pharmacist for the exact pricing of both medications.
Resources
Resources
- Dovato (dolutegravir and lamivudine) tablets. (2024). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/211994s021lbl.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
Disclaimer: Optum Perks 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.
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