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Mitigo
Mitigo is a branded-generic medication that’s prescribed for long-term pain. Mitigo isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of Mitigo, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors.
Mitigo is a branded-generic medication that’s prescribed for long-term pain. Mitigo isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of Mitigo, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors.
- Generic
- • Solution
- • 20ml of 25mg/ml
- • 4 Vials
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Dena Westphalen, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Paul Hetrick, PharmD
Updated on February 20, 2024
Mitigo is a branded-generic* medication that’s prescribed for long-term pain. Mitigo isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of Mitigo, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors.
Read on to learn about Mitigo and cost. If you’d like more information about Mitigo, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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* Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active ingredient. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) But branded-generic drugs, such as Mitigo, are given a proprietary name by the drugmaker.
Cost
Cost of Mitigo
Like other medications, the cost of Mitigo can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of Mitigo
To find out how much Mitigo 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 your prescription costs.
However, you might not be able to use coupons for medications like Mitigo, as these are only given by a healthcare professional.
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 Mitigo
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 Mitigo. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Mitigo. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin receiving 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 Mitigo may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of Mitigo. 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 can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for copays. These include copays for visits to the doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital to receive doses of Mitigo. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as copays, and 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 contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.
If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor know. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.
Generics vs. brand names
Generics vs. brand names
Mitigo is a branded-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.) Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active ingredients. But branded-generic drugs are generic medications given a trade name by the drugmaker. Mitigo contains the active ingredient morphine.
Generics, including branded-generic drugs, 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.
FAQ
Common questions about Mitigo and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Mitigo.
How does the cost of Mitigo compare with the cost of Dilaudid?
The cost of Mitigo or Dilaudid depends on several factors. These include your insurance coverage, if you have any, and the cost to receive doses at your doctor’s office or hospital. Mitigo and Dilaudid are medications that are used to treat pain, but they have different active ingredients. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.)
If you have questions about how much Mitigo or Dilaudid costs, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
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
What to ask about Mitigo
This article provides cost information related to Mitigo. 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 Mitigo, as these are only given by a healthcare professional.
If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor. You can also contact your insurance company.
Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:
- How much will each dose of Mitigo cost?
- How long will I receive Mitigo treatment, and will this affect the cost?
- Are there other lower cost medications that can treat my condition?
Resources
Resources
- Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Mitigo (morphine sulfate injection, USP – preservative-free). (2021). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/728f3d83-9a63-0c1f-e053-2a91aa0ac7db/spl-doc
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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