Praluent
Praluent is prescribed to treat high cholesterol. It’s a brand-name biologic drug, and it’s not available as a biosimilar medication. It comes as a liquid solution in prefilled pens for injection under your skin. The cost of Praluent with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Praluent is prescribed to treat high cholesterol. It’s a brand-name biologic drug, and it’s not available as a biosimilar medication. It comes as a liquid solution in prefilled pens for injection under your skin. The cost of Praluent with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Brand
- • Solution Autoinjector
- • 2 Pen x 1ml of 150mg/ml
- • 1 Package
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Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 22, 2024
Cost of Praluent
Like other medications, the cost of Praluent can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the amount prescribed
To find out how much Praluent 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
Coupons for Praluent
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Praluent. 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 cannot be used with 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.
FAQ
Common questions about Praluent’s cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Praluent.
How do costs compare with Praluent vs. Repatha?
There will likely be some cost difference between Praluent and Repatha.
Both of these brand-name biologic medications are prescribed to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in adults and some children with certain conditions. They’re both liquid solutions that you inject under your skin.
But the active ingredients and dosages of Praluent versus Repatha are different. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) Read more about Praluent dosage and Repatha dosage.
Praluent comes in prefilled single-dose pens. Repatha comes in single-dose syringes, autoinjectors, and a wearable infusion device that delivers doses over a 5-minute period.
Some insurance policies might cover one medication but not the other. Or your insurance copays might differ for Praluent versus Repatha.
If you have questions about your specific cost of Praluent versus Repatha, talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist. Also, see the “Coupons” section to check potential savings on these medications with Optum Perks coupons.
Is Praluent covered by Medicare?
The cost of Praluent injections may or may not be covered by Medicare. It depends on your specific Medicare policy and whether you have a Medicare Part D plan. Some Medicare plans may cover Praluent, while others may not.
If you have questions about whether Praluent is covered by your Medicare plan and how much the injections will cost, talk with your Medicare plan provider.
Resources
Resources
- Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Purple Book: Database of licensed biological products. https://purplebooksearch.fda.gov
- PDR by ConnectiveRx. (n.d.). https://www.pdr.net/
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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