Lagevrio

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 5, 2024

Cost of Lagevrio

Like other medications, the cost of Lagevrio 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 Lagevrio 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 the drug costs when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown above on this page.

Coupons for Lagevrio

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Lagevrio. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Drug prices often vary between pharmacies such as CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and local pharmacies. Check the Perks coupon list above to find discounts available at pharmacies near you.

Note: Optum Perks coupons can’t be used with insurance copays or benefits.

If you have health insurance, a savings coupon also is available on the Lagevrio website that you may be eligible for.

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.

Common questions about Lagevrio’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Lagevrio.  

How do the costs of Lagevrio vs. Paxlovid compare?

There will likely be some Lagevrio vs. Paxlovid cost difference.

Both of these brand-name antiviral medications are prescribed to help adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms from becoming seriously ill from the disease. Both medications are oral medications that you swallow.

But the active ingredients and dosages of Lagevrio vs. Paxlovid are different. An active ingredient is what makes a drug work. Read about Lagevrio dosage and Paxlovid dosage.

Also, Paxlovid has been approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lagevrio is still considered an investigational drug and is not yet fully FDA approved. For more about this, talk with your doctor.

Some insurance policies might cover one medication but not the other. Or your insurance copays might differ for Lagevrio vs. Paxlovid.

If you have questions about your specific cost of Lagevrio vs. Paxlovid, talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist. Also, see the “Coupons” section to check for potential savings on these medications with Optum Perks coupons.

Can a Lagevrio coupon lower my cost for the medication?

Yes. See the “Coupons” section to check for potential savings on Lagevrio capsules with Optum Perks coupons.

Resources

• Lagevrio (molnupiravir) capsules, for oral use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/05727725-6bd1-48de-a65a-662882b07a2d/spl-doc
• Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets), co-packaged for oral use. (2023). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/217188s000lbl.pdf

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