Qulipta
Qulipta is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed to prevent migraine in adults. Qulipta is not available in a generic version. The cost of Qulipta with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Qulipta is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed to prevent migraine in adults. Qulipta is not available in a generic version. The cost of Qulipta with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
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- • Tablet
- • 60mg
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Dedra Weiss, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 12, 2024
Qulipta is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed to prevent migraine in adults. Qulipta is not available in a generic version. The cost of Qulipta with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about Qulipta and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Qulipta, including its uses, refer to this overview article.
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Cost
Cost of Qulipta
Like other medications, the cost of Qulipta can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the quantity prescribed
To find out how much Qulipta 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 Qulipta” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Qulipta
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Qulipta. 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 Qulipta
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 Qulipta. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Qulipta. 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.
- A 3-month supply: If you’re taking Qulipta 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.
- 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 your prescription 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 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
Qulipta is a brand-name medication. It’s not available in a generic version.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) Qulipta contains the active ingredient atogepant.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name medications.
Why is Qulipta so expensive compared with generic drugs?
Brand-name drugs like Qulipta can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.
Makers of a brand-name drug can patent and 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.
This competition may help keep 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 or pharmacist. They can give you more information on Qulipta cost as well.
FAQ
Common questions about Qulipta and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Qulipta.
Is Qulipta covered by Medicare?
Whether Qulipta is covered by Medicare depends on the type of plan you have. Not all drugs are covered by Medicare. If it’s covered, the cost of Quilpta can vary with different plans.
Some Medicare plans may require a review process called a prior authorization before they cover the drug. In this case, before your plan covers Qulipta, your doctor may need to show it’s medically necessary for your condition.
Your Medicare representative can review your coverage with you. They can tell you whether Qulipta is covered and exactly how much your cost will be.
Is Qulipta covered by insurance?
Depending on your insurance plan, Quilpta may be covered. If you have insurance, talk with your provider or pharmacist. They can tell you whether the medication is covered. They can also tell you the cost for Qulipta for 60-mg tablets and other available strengths.
If Qulipta isn’t covered by your insurance, your pharmacist can provide you with the drug cost. In this case, you may be able to use Optum Perks savings coupons. To find out what you’d pay using these coupons, read the “Coupons for Qulipta” section.
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
- Qulipta (atogepant) tablets, for oral use. (2023). https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/QULIPTA_pi.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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