Trintellix
Trintellix is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for major depressive disorder (depression). Trintellix is not available in a generic version. The cost of Trintellix with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Trintellix is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for major depressive disorder (depression). Trintellix is not available in a generic version. The cost of Trintellix with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
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- • Tablet
- • 10mg
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Skyler Todd, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 3, 2024
Trintellix is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for major depressive disorder (depression). Trintellix is not available in a generic version. The cost of Trintellix with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about Trintellix and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Trintellix, including its uses, refer to this overview article.
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Cost
Cost of Trintellix
Like other medications, the cost of Trintellix 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 Trintellix 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, see the “Coupons for Trintellix” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Trintellix
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Trintellix. 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 Trintellix
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 Trintellix. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Trintellix. 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 Trintellix 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
Trintellix 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.)
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 costs are 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 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.
FAQ
Common questions about Trintellix and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Trintellix.
What is the cost of Trintellix without insurance?
The cost of Trintellix without insurance can be high. This is because it’s only available as a brand-name medication. Brand-name drugs are usually more expensive than generic versions. The cost of Trintellix without insurance may also depend on several factors, such as:
- the pharmacy you use,
- the quantity of Trintellix you’re prescribed
- whether you use a coupon
Prescription drug coupons can help lower your cost of Trintellix. See the “Coupons” section for more information. You can also talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways that you can save on the cost of Trintellix.
What is the cost of Trintellix with insurance?
The cost of Trintellix with insurance depends on your specific insurance plan. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to find out whether your insurance plan covers Trintellix and, if so, what the copay will be. The cost may also vary depending on the pharmacy you use and the quantity of Trintellix you’re prescribed.
Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider for more information on the cost of Trintellix.
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
- Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Purple Book: Database of licensed biological products. https://purplebooksearch.fda.gov
- Trintellix (vortioxetine) tablets, for oral use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/1a5b68e2-14d0-419d-9ec6-1ca97145e838/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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