Tolcapone
Generic Tasmar
Tolcapone is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in adults. The brand-name version of this drug is Tasmar. The cost of tolcapone with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Tolcapone is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in adults. The brand-name version of this drug is Tasmar. The cost of tolcapone with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 100mg
- • 90 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Alex Brewer, PharmD, MBA
Medically reviewed by Bryson Russell PharmD, MHSA, MSc
Updated on November 14, 2023
Tolcapone is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in adults. The brand-name version of this drug is Tasmar. The cost of tolcapone 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 tolcapone to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease together with the drugs levodopa and carbidopa.
Read on to learn about tolcapone and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about tolcapone, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of tolcapone
Like other medications, the cost of tolcapone 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 tolcapone 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 tolcapone” section.
Coupons
Coupons for tolcapone
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of tolcapone. 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 tolcapone
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 tolcapone. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for tolcapone. 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 tolcapone 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.
Generics vs. brand-names
Generics vs. brand-names
Tolcapone is a generic medication. The brand-name version of this drug is Tasmar.
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.
If your doctor has prescribed tolcapone but you’re interested in taking Tasmar, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.
To learn how the cost of tolcapone compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about tolcapone and cost
Here are some common questions about tolcapone and their answers.
Is tolcapone covered by Medicare?
Possibly, but it depends on your specific Medicare plan.
Presciption drugs aren’t included under original Medicare, but anyone eligible for original Medicare can sign up for Medicare drug coverage. To do so, you’ll need to enroll in a Medicare drug plan (Medicare Part D), or enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C) or another Medicare plan that includes drug coverage.
You can check out this site from Medicare to explore plans available to you, including Medicare drug plans. Using this site, you can enter medications you take and see which plans cover them. You can also contact your pharmacist, doctor, or Medicare plan provider to learn more about whether your medications are covered under your plan.
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 tolcapone
This article provides cost information related to tolcapone. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for tolcapone.
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:
- If I can’t afford my prescription, what are my options?
- How do costs of tolcapone compare with other drugs that treat my condition?
- Does my dosage of tolcapone 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
- Tolcapone- tolcapone tablet, film coated. (2020). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/dd367eec-359a-4065-b5c3-7c0107c823fe/spl-doc
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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