What if I Can’t Afford My Epinephrine Medication?
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- 1 What if I Can’t Afford My Epinephrine Medication?
- 1.1 Shop around – at pharmacies and online.
- 1.2 Ask your doctor to prescribe an alternative epinephrine auto-injector that is less costly or a generic version.
- 1.3 Contact the manufacturer for patient assistance programs.
- 1.4 Contact non-profit organizations that help uninsured and under-insured people
- 1.5 Compare total out-of-pocket cost from one epinephrine auto-injector device to another as sometimes prices will vary.
- 1.6 Epinephrine Coupons, Rebates and Discounts
- 1.7 Can't afford your medication?
- 1.8 See Related Pages
Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. If you cannot afford the cost of your epinephrine medication, you have options available.
Shop around – at pharmacies and online.
Compare prices at other pharmacies or check prices at GoodRx, Singlecare, Medical Assistance Tool, Amazon Pharmacy WebMDRx, and Needymeds.
Ask your doctor to prescribe an alternative epinephrine auto-injector that is less costly or a generic version.
Sometimes less costly alternatives are available. Generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, are equally as safe and effective, and cost less.
Contact the manufacturer for patient assistance programs.
Manufacturers may offer coupons, discounts or rebates.
Contact non-profit organizations that help uninsured and under-insured people
If you are uninsured or under-insured, non-profit organizations and foundations are available to help reduce financial barriers. Organization that help uninsured people include NeedyMeds, RX Assist, RX Hope, Accessia Health, and Partnership for Prescription Assistance. Organizations that help the under-insured include the Healthwell Foundation and Patient Advocate Foundation.
Compare total out-of-pocket cost from one epinephrine auto-injector device to another as sometimes prices will vary.
Depending on whether or not you have insurance that covers your prescription, switching to another device may save you money. Just remember: if you do switch devices, learn how to use the new device since they all operate a bit differently. Read the package instructions and watch the training videos on the manufacturer website to familiarize yourself with proper use of the auto-injector you bring home.
It’s very important to use your medication as prescribed. Be sure to talk with your doctor if you are unable to afford epinephrine – this is a potentially life-saving medication if you are at risk for a severe allergic reaction.
Epinephrine Coupons, Rebates and Discounts
AUVI-Q®
Manufacturer: Kaléo
Details: Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 for their AUVI-Q®
To learn more contact: https://www.auvi-q.com/get-auvi-q#financial-support
Phone Number: 877-30-AUVI-Q (1-877-302-8847)
Epinephrine Injection, USP autoinjector
Manufacturer: Amneal Pharmaceuticals (generic of Adrenaclick®)
Details: Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 for their epinephrine and cash-paying patients may receive up to $10 off per pack of their out of pocket costs.
To learn more contact: https://sservices.trialcard.com/Coupon/Epinephrine
Phone Number: 855-449-4712
CVS Health also offers this two-pack generic version for $109.99. Learn more at https://www.cvs.com/content/epipen-alternative
**Note that on 6/1/2020 FDA warned consumers about a potential safety issue with this product. To learn more visit https://epinephrineautoinject.com/product-safety-advisory/4
EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr®
Manufacturer: Viatris
Details: Eligible patients may receive up to $300 off per 2-Pak® carton, up to a maximum of three (3) EpiPen 2-Pak® cartons per prescription.
Viatris also offers a generic version of EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® and has a savings card that may give up to $25 in savings for each two-pack refill.
To learn more, visit https://www.epipen.com/paying-for-epipen-and-generic or https://www.viatris.com/en-us/lm/united-states/patient-assistance-program
Phone Number: 800-796-9526
Generic EpiPen®
Manufacturer: TEVA Pharmaceuticals
Details: Eligible patients may receive up to $30 per two-pack carton, for a maximum of 3 cartons.
To learn more contact:
https://www.tevaepinephrine.com/savings
Phone Number: 800-422-5604
SYMJEPI™
by Adamis Pharmaceuticals was voluntarily recalled in 2022 and is no longer available.
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