Plerixafor
Plerixafor (pler IX a fore) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. The brand-name version of this drug is Mozobil. The cost of plerixafor with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Plerixafor (pler IX a fore) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. The brand-name version of this drug is Mozobil. The cost of plerixafor with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Solution
- • 1.2ml of 24mg/1.2ml
- • 2 Vials
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Dena Westphalen, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Beth Johnston, PharmD, BCPS
Updated on February 15, 2024
Plerixafor (pler IX a fore) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. The brand-name version of this drug is Mozobil. The cost of plerixafor 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 plerixafor to be given together with another medication, filgrastim, for stem cell collection and transplantation in people with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
Read on to learn about plerixafor and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about plerixafor, including its uses, talk with your doctor.
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Cost
Cost of plerixafor
Like other medications, the cost of plerixafor 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 plerixafor
To find out how much plerixafor costs, ask your doctor 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 plerixafor” section.
Coupons
Coupons for plerixafor
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of plerixafor. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits.
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Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for plerixafor
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 plerixafor. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for plerixafor. 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.
- Insurance coverage: Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of plerixafor may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of plerixafor. 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 when you visit your healthcare professional to receive doses of plerixafor. You can also use the funds for prescriptions or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC 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
Plerixafor is a generic medication. The brand-name version of this drug is Mozobil.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. An active ingredient is what makes medication work. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re believed to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
If your doctor has prescribed plerixafor but you’re interested in taking Mozobil, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check which forms of the drug your insurance plan covers, as it may not cover all forms.
To learn how the cost of plerixafor compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about plerixafor and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about plerixafor.
Is plerixafor covered by Medicare?
Possibly. Whether plerixafor is covered by your Medicare plan will depend on your specific plan. Plerixafor may also be covered by a different part of your Medicare plan than what usually covers your prescriptions.
If you have questions about how much plerixafor will cost with your Medicare plan, talk with your doctor or your specific plan 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 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 medication work.
This competition may help keep the 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.
What to ask
What to ask about plerixafor
This article provides cost information related to plerixafor. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for plerixafor.
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:
- Is plerixafor covered by my insurance or prescription plan?
- How will the number of doses of plerixafor affect the cost?
- Are there other lower cost medications that can be used to treat my condition?
- What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
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
- Plerixafor injection, for subcutaneous use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/5d670cb4-163e-498c-b5fa-c193ea9d55c0/spl-doc
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