What is the price for Effient?

What is the price for Effient?

Effient is available in both brand and generic versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can still help offset the cost. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of prasugrel is around $14.59, 96% off the average retail price of $422.53.

Is there a generic drug for Effient?

Effient (prasugrel) tablets. — Mylan’s product is an AB-rated generic to brand Effient. — Prasco’s product is an authorized generic to brand Effient.

How much is Effient a month?

Average 12 Month Prices for Effient (Brand) & Prasugrel Hcl (Generic)

Pharmacy Effient Retail Price Prasugrel Hcl Retail Price
Walgreens $564.30 $361.08
Kroger Pharmacy $551.10 $496.65
Albertsons Pharmacy $356.10
Rite Aid Pharmacy $441.00

What is the difference between Effient and prasugrel?

Prasugrel is a rapidly-acting thienopyridine that works faster than clopidogrel. Dr. Kereiakes said Effient is absorbed by the body more quickly through the intestines and only requires one chemical conversion process in the liver. Plavix requires two chemical reactions to convert it from a prodrug to an active drug.

Has Effient been discontinued?

Effient (prasugrel [Eli Lilly Canada Inc, Toronto, Canada]), an oral P2Y12 platelet receptor inhibitor was discontinued from the Canadian market on January 31, 2020, by its distributor on the basis of a business decision.

What tier drug is prasugrel?

Medicare prescription drug plans typically list prasugrel on Tier 1 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication.

Is prasugrel better than clopidogrel?

We found two trials that showed prasugrel (TRITON-TIMI 38 trial) and ticagrelor (PLATO trial) are superior to clopidogrel at reducing cardiovascular death and reducing myocardial infarction and stroke.

How long do you need to be on Effient after stents?

It has been common practice for patients who have had a stent placed to clear a blocked artery to take an anti-clotting drug (such as Plavix, Effient, or Brilinta) plus aspirin for 12 months after the procedure.

When should you not use prasugrel?

Increased risk of bleeding in these subgroups resulted in an FDA black box warning stating that prasugrel should not be prescribed to patients with any history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) or to patients with severe liver dysfunction.

What is Effient (prasugrel)?

Skip to Effient price list. Prasugrel (Effient) is an expensive drug used to prevent heart attack, stroke, or other vascular events in people who are at high risk. This drug is slightly less popular than comparable drugs.

How much does Effient cost?

It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can still help offset the cost. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Effient is around $14.59, 96% off the average retail price of $402.79.

How many refills can I get for Effient (prasugrel)?

This Help PayingCard is valid for each of your next 11 refills of EFFIENT (prasugrel). For assistance in filing this claim, call Help Desk at 1-800-510-4836.

How much does prasugrel 10mg cost?

The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Effient is around $23.80, 93% off the average retail price of $392.83. Prices and coupons for 30 tablets of prasugrel 10mg. Fill a 90-Day Supply to Save. You may be able to lower your total cost by filling a greater quantity at one time.