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Disopyramide
Disopyramide oral capsule is a generic medication that’s prescribed for heart rhythm problems. The brand-name version of this drug is Norpace. The cost of disopyramide with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Disopyramide oral capsule is a generic medication that’s prescribed for heart rhythm problems. The brand-name version of this drug is Norpace. The cost of disopyramide with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Capsule
- • 150mg
- • 60 Capsules
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Sarah Lewis, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Victor Nguyen, PharmD, MBA
Updated on November 8, 2023
Disopyramide oral capsule is a generic medication that’s prescribed for heart rhythm problems. The brand-name version of this drug is Norpace. The cost of disopyramide with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about disopyramide and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about disopyramide, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of disopyramide
Like other medications, the cost of disopyramide can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the cost to start disopyramide in the hospital, if necessary
To find out how much disopyramide 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 disopyramide” section.
Coupons
Coupons for disopyramide
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of disopyramide. 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 disopyramide
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 disopyramide. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for disopyramide. 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.
- Insurance coverage. Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of disopyramide may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional may give the disopyramide doses. 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.
- A 3-month supply. If you’re taking disopyramide 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.
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
Disopyramide is a generic medication. The brand-name version of this drug is Norpace.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that 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.
If your doctor has prescribed disopyramide but you’re interested in taking Norpace, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.
To learn how the cost of disopyramide compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about disopyramide and cost
Here are some common questions about disopyramide and their answers.
Is disopyramide covered by Medicare?
It might be covered. Prescription drug coverage is available through Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage (Part C). Each plan has its own formulary, which is a list of covered drugs. The plan’s formulary must include at least two drugs in common categories. For example, it must have two drugs for heart rhythm problems.
To learn whether disopyramide is covered under your plan, contact your Medicare Part D or C provider. If it doesn’t include disopyramide on the formulary, ask what two similar drugs are covered. You can also shop for plans that cover disopyramide during the annual open enrollment period.
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 drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.)
This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs as brand-name medications that have already been tested. So, generic medications 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.
What to ask
What to ask about disopyramide
This article provides cost information related to disopyramide. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for disopyramide.
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 my dosage of disopyramide affect its cost?
- How does the cost of disopyramide compare with the cost of other drugs that could treat my condition?
- What are my options if I can’t afford disopyramide?
Resources
Resources
- Disopyramide phosphate capsules, USP. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/11a68e26-d2e4-48f6-ba0f-9bdd5778f25a/spl-doc
- Food and Drug Administration. (2023). 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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