Nymalize

Introduction

Written by Rachel Maynard, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on December 21, 2023

Nimodipine (nye MOE di peen) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to lower the risk of problems in people who have bleeding in the area around the brain. The brand-name version of this drug is Nymalize. The cost of nimodipine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Read on to learn about nimodipine and cost. You can also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about nimodipine, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Cost of nimodipine

Like other medications, the cost of nimodipine can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of nimodipine

To find out how much nimodipine 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 nimodipine” section.

Coupons for nimodipine

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of nimodipine. 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 for nimodipine

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 nimodipine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for nimodipine. 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 nimodipine may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because usually a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of nimodipine. 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.

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

Nimodipine is a generic medication. Its brand-name version is Nymalize.

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.) Generic nimodipine oral capsule is based on the brand-name version Nimotop, 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.

If your doctor has prescribed nimodipine but you’re interested in taking Nymalize, 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 nimodipine compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.

Common questions about nimodipine and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about nimodipine.

Is nimodipine covered by Medicare?

It depends on your Medicare drug plan. Like other insurance plans, Medicare coverage of prescription drugs may vary based on your specific plan.

The price you’ll pay for nimodipine can also depend on other factors, including where you get the drug, such as at a pharmacy, clinic, or hospital. It may also depend on whether you’ve paid your deductible for the year.

To find out the cost of your nimodipine prescription, talk with your insurance provider, pharmacist, or doctor.

Does nimodipine oral capsule cost less than the oral solution?

Yes, it’s possible. Nimodipine comes in a 30-milligram (mg) oral capsule that you swallow. It also comes in an oral solution that you swallow, with several strengths.

For now, the oral solution is only available as a brand-name medication, which may cost more than a generic version.

The cost of nimodipine may vary based on several factors, including:

• the dosage form
• the strength
• where you get the drug, such as at a pharmacy, clinic, or hospital
• your insurance coverage or whether you are paying out of pocket

Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider if you have questions about the cost of nimodipine.

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. 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 about nimodipine

This article provides cost information related to nimodipine. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you can find coupons for nimodipine.

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:

• Could a different dosage form be used to save money?
• Are there other lower cost drugs that could be used to treat my condition?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
• Nimodipine capsules for oral use. (2020). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/a323ebd8-ef1b-439b-93d1-ba73a5b0127d/spl-doc

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