Granisetron
Granisetron (gra NI se tron) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to help prevent nausea and vomiting in certain situations. Its brand-name versions are Sustol and Sancuso. The cost of granisetron with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Granisetron (gra NI se tron) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to help prevent nausea and vomiting in certain situations. Its brand-name versions are Sustol and Sancuso. The cost of granisetron with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 1mg
- • 60 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Ashley Wong, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on January 25, 2024
Granisetron (gra NI se tron) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to help prevent nausea and vomiting in certain situations. Its brand-name versions are Sustol and Sancuso. The cost of granisetron with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about granisetron and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about granisetron, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of granisetron
Like other medications, the cost of granisetron can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the form you’re prescribed
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive certain doses of granisetron
To find out how much granisetron 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 granisetron” section.
Coupons
Coupons for granisetron
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of granisetron. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with 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 granisetron
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 granisetron. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for granisetron. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin using it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
- Insurance coverage: Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of granisetron may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives certain doses of granisetron. The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan and whether you receive the doses at your doctor’s clinic or a hospital. If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
- 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.
Generics vs. brand-names
Generics vs. brand-names
Granisetron is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:
Form | Generic available | Brand available | Brand name |
---|---|---|---|
oral tablet | ✓ | ||
IV injection | ✓ | ||
extended-release (ER)* patch | ✓ | Sancuso | |
ER injection under the skin | ✓ | Sustol |
* With extended release, the drug is released slowly in your body over time.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. An active drug is the ingredient that makes medication work. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re believed to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.
If your doctor has prescribed granisetron but you’re interested in taking Sancuso or Sustol, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check which forms of the drug your insurance plan covers, as it may not cover all forms.
To learn how the cost of granisetron compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about granisetron and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about granisetron.
How does the cost of granisetron compare with the cost of other similar drugs, such as prochlorperazine or fosaprepitant?
The cost of prescription drugs depends on several factors. These include:
- the form of the medication you’re prescribed
- the dosage and quantity you’re prescribed
- whether you have insurance
Insurance plans may vary in how they cover drugs and the copay they charge for them. And each insurance plan may cover different drugs.
Granisetron, prochlorperazine, and fosaprepitant may be used to help prevent or manage nausea and vomiting in certain situations. Palonosetron and ondansetron are prescribed for similar purposes as well.
If you have questions about how the cost of granisetron compares with similar drugs, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
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 medication work.
This competition may help keep the 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 granisetron
This article provides cost information related to granisetron. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for granisetron.
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:
- Do I have a copay for granisetron?
- What are my options if I can’t afford granisetron?
- Are there lower cost drugs that could help prevent nausea and vomiting?
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
- Fosaprepitant for injection, for intravenous use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/01d3b855-9b53-4071-97b9-881d09b45e27/spl-doc
- Granisetron hydrochloride injection. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/dddc8714-383f-4bc5-a468-ae89dbc802b4/spl-doc
- Granisetron hydrochloride tablets, USP. (2019). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/df4b6775-4337-41e0-815a-b064d98c3fe1/spl-doc
- Ondansetron injection, for intravenous or intramuscular use. (2021). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/b746d4db-43e6-4219-9e6b-f53e59581305/spl-doc
- Palonosetron injection, for intravenous use. (2020). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/689c953c-2120-2546-67a4-22bb34ba3330/spl-doc
- Prochlorperazine. (2018). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/383744db-ba57-478a-8041-2ecc26d3e1ec/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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