Enalaprilat
Enalaprilat (en AL a pril at) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating high blood pressure in people who can‘t take oral medication. Enalaprilat is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of enalaprilat with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Enalaprilat (en AL a pril at) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating high blood pressure in people who can‘t take oral medication. Enalaprilat is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of enalaprilat with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
- Generic
- • Injectable
- • 1ml of 1.25mg/ml
- • 18 Vials
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Patricia Weiser, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Timothy Ivers, PharmD
Updated on January 10, 2023
Enalaprilat (en AL a pril at) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating high blood pressure in people who can’t take oral medication. Enalaprilat is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of enalaprilat with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Read on to learn about enalaprilat and cost. If you’d like more information about enalaprilat, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of enalaprilat
Like other medications, the cost of enalaprilat can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the cost for a healthcare professional to administer doses of enalaprilat
To find out how much enalaprilat costs, ask your doctor or insurance provider.
Coupons
Coupons for medications
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of certain medications. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on prescription costs.
However, coupons may not be available for medications, such as enalaprilat, that are only given by a healthcare professional.
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Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for enalaprilat
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 enalaprilat. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for enalaprilat. 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 enalaprilat may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of enalaprilat. 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.
- Savings accounts. If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you may be able to use funds from these accounts to pay for bills associated with the cost of enalaprilat and its cost of administration by a healthcare professional. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and over-the-counter 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.
Also, your hospital or health system may have a financial representative who can discuss the possible costs of enalaprilat with you.
If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest resources to help you obtain health insurance.
Generics vs. brand-names
Generics vs. brand-names
Enalaprilat is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name 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.) Enalaprilat is based on the brand-name version Vasotec IV, which is no longer available.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
FAQ
Common questions about enalaprilat and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about enalaprilat.
How does the cost of enalaprilat compare with the cost of enalapril?
Enalaprilat and enalapril are very similar medications. In fact, enalapril converts into enalaprilat in your body after you take it. The main difference is that enalaprilat is given as an intravenous (IV) injection (an injection into your vein), while enalapril is taken orally (by mouth).
The cost difference depends on several factors, such as your insurance coverage. However, you won’t have the option to be given enalaprilat unless you aren’t able to take oral medications for your condition. So comparing the costs might not be the best method for determining which of these medications is right for you.
Talk with your doctor if you have questions about how the costs of enalaprilat and enalapril compare.
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 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
What to ask about enalaprilat
This article provides cost information related to enalaprilat. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on prescriptions. Above on this page, you’ll find coupon information. However, coupons may not be available for medications, such as enalaprilat, that are administered by a healthcare professional.
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 the dosage of enalaprilat I’m prescribed affect the cost?
- Are there other lower cost drugs that could treat my condition?
- What options do I have if I can’t afford this medication?
Resources
Resources
- Enalaprilat injection. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/5d398da1-020c-ccb1-a775-ce8e0b29d621/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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