Saphnelo

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 17, 2024

Cost of Saphnelo

Like other medications, the cost of Saphnelo 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 infusions of Saphnelo
• the amount prescribed 

To find out how much Saphnelo infusions cost, 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 the drug costs when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown above on this page.

Coupons for Saphnelo

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of certain medications. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Coupons may not be available for all medications, such as those that are only given by a healthcare professional.

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.

Common questions about Saphnelo’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Saphnelo.

Are Saphnelo infusions covered by insurance?

The cost of Saphnelo infusions may or may not be covered by health insurance. It depends on your specific insurance policy.

To find out whether Saphnelo is covered by your insurance policy, talk with your health insurance provider. Their phone number typically appears on the back of your insurance card.

Even if your health insurance policy has prescription drug coverage, Saphnelo infusions may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives infusions of Saphnelo in a clinic or hospital setting. If you have questions about this, talk with your doctor or your insurance provider.

How do the costs of Saphnelo vs. Benlysta compare?

There will likely be some cost difference between Saphnelo and Benlysta. Both of these brand-name biologic medications are prescribed to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

But the dosages and active ingredients of these medications differ. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) Also, in addition to being available as a solution for infusions given by a healthcare professional, Benlysta comes in autoinjectors and prefilled syringes if you choose to self-inject the medication under your skin.

Some insurance policies might cover one medication but not the other, or your insurance copays for Saphnelo versus Benlysta might differ.

If you have questions about your specific cost of Saphnelo versus Benlysta, talk with your doctor or insurance provider. Also, see the “Coupons” section to check potential savings on these medications with Optum Perks coupons.

If you have health insurance, visit the Saphnelo and Benlysta websites for information about other cost-saving programs that you might be eligible for.

Resources

• Benlysta (belimumab) for injection, for intravenous use; Benlysta (belimumab) injection, for subcutaneous use. (2024). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/125370s081lbl.pdf
• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Purple Book: Database of licensed biological products. https://purplebooksearch.fda.gov
• Saphnelo (anifrolumab-fnia) injection, for intravenous use. (2023). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/761123s003lbl.pdf

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