Veltassa

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 18, 2024

Cost of Veltassa

Like other medications, the cost of Veltassa 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 Veltassa 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 for Veltassa

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Veltassa. 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 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 Veltassa’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Veltassa.

How do the costs of Lokelma vs. Veltassa compare?

There will likely be some Veltassa versus Lokelma cost difference.

Both Veltassa and Lokelma are brand-name medications for the treatment of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium). Both drugs come in powder form that you mix with water, other liquids, or soft food and then swallow.

But the active ingredients of Lokelma and Veltassa are different. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) Also, the recommended dosages of the two drugs are different.

Some insurance policies might cover one medication but not the other. Or your insurance copays might differ for Lokelma versus Veltassa.

If you have questions about your specific cost of Lokelma versus Veltassa, talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist. Also, see the “Coupons” section of this article to find potential savings on these medications with Optum Perks coupons.

Can a Veltassa coupon card lower my cost?

Yes. See the “Coupons” section of this article to check for potential savings on Veltassa with Optum Perks coupons.

If you have health insurance that covers Veltassa, you might also be eligible for a coupon card or other savings programs from the manufacturer that could reduce or eliminate your copay for the medication.

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
• PDR by ConnectiveRx. (n.d.). https://www.pdr.net/

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