Esmolol Hydrochloride Sodium Chloride, Esmolol IN Chloride
Esmolol (ES moe lol) is a generic medication that’s given in a hospital for fast heart rate, with or without high blood pressure, in certain medical situations. The brand-name version of this drug is Brevibloc. The cost of esmolol with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Esmolol (ES moe lol) is a generic medication that’s given in a hospital for fast heart rate, with or without high blood pressure, in certain medical situations. The brand-name version of this drug is Brevibloc. The cost of esmolol with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Ashley Wong, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Paul Hetrick, PharmD
Updated on February 19, 2024
Esmolol (ES moe lol) is a generic medication that’s given in a hospital for fast heart rate, with or without high blood pressure, in certain medical situations. The brand-name version of this drug is Brevibloc. The cost of esmolol with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Read on to learn about esmolol and cost. If you’d like more information about esmolol, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Cost
Cost of esmolol
Like other medications, the cost of esmolol can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- whether esmolol is covered under your medical or prescription insurance
- the cost to stay in a hospital or visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of esmolol
To find out how much esmolol costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Coupons
Coupons for medications
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of certain medications. Optum Perks coupons can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
However, you might not be able to use coupons for medications like esmolol, as these are only given by a healthcare professional.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits.
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Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for esmolol
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 esmolol. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for esmolol. 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 esmolol may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of esmolol in a hospital. The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan and care setting. 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 can use funds from these accounts to pay for certain medical and drug expenses. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, including 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.
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
Esmolol is a generic medication. The brand-name version of this drug is Brevibloc.
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 believed to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
To learn how the cost of esmolol compares with the cost of its brand-name version, Brevibloc, talk with your doctor. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about esmolol and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about esmolol.
Is esmolol covered by Medicare?
It depends. Because doses of esmolol are given by a healthcare professional in the hospital or clinic setting, it will likely fall under Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B. But Medicare plans can vary in the services and medications they cover or the premiums they charge.
Talk with your doctor or Medicare plan provider to find out whether esmolol is covered by your plan.
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 the 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 esmolol
This article provides cost information related to esmolol. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on prescriptions. Above on this page, you’ll find coupon information. However, you might not be able to use coupons for medications like esmolol, as these are only given 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:
- What are my options if I can’t afford esmolol?
- Are there lower cost drugs that can be used for my condition?
- Will the cost of esmolol depend on the dosage used?
Resources
Resources
- Esmolol hydrochloride injection, for intravenous use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/94f069f9-dd52-4a69-a103-ebdb4294f088/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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