Ongentys
Ongentys is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Ongentys isn’t available in a generic version. The cost of Ongentys with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Ongentys is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Ongentys isn’t available in a generic version. The cost of Ongentys with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
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- • Capsule
- • 50mg
- • 30 Capsules
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Alex Brewer, PharmD, MBA
Medically reviewed by Bryson Russell PharmD, MHSA, MSc
Updated on November 16, 2023
Ongentys is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Ongentys isn’t available in a generic version. The cost of Ongentys with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ongentys for use with the medications carbidopa and levodopa to treat “off” episodes in adults with Parkinson’s disease.
Read on to learn about Ongentys and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Ongentys, refer to this overview article or talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of Ongentys
Like other medications, the cost of Ongentys can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
To find out how much Ongentys 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 Ongentys” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Ongentys
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Ongentys. 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 Ongentys
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 Ongentys. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Ongentys. 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.
- A 3-month supply. If you’re taking Ongentys 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.
Brand-names vs. generics
Brand-names vs. generics
Ongentys is a brand-name medication. It’s not available in a generic version.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about Ongentys and cost
Here are some common questions about Ongentys and their answers.
How does the cost of Ongentys compare with the cost of entacapone?
It depends. However, Ongentys typically costs more than entacapone.
Ongentys is a brand-name drug, while entacapone is a generic drug. Brand-name drugs are usually more expensive than generic medications. Other factors that can affect the cost you pay for Ongentys or entacapone include the pharmacy you use and your insurance coverage.
Like Ongentys, entacapone is prescribed for use with the drugs carbidopa and levodopa to treat “off” episodes in adults with Parkinson’s disease. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to learn more about how Ongentys and entacapone compare.
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
What to ask about Ongentys
This article provides cost information related to Ongentys. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Ongentys.
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:
- How does the cost of Ongentys compare with tolcapone?
- What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
- Will my dosage of Ongentys affect the cost?
Resources
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
- Ongentys (opicapone) capsules, for oral use. (2020). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/212489s000lbl.pdf
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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