The cost of Rezurock can vary based on several factors, including your insurance coverage. Coupons and drug savings programs can also lower the price you’ll pay for Rezurock.

As with all medications, the cost of Rezurock can vary. Factors that may affect the price for Rezurock you’ll pay include:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • the pharmacy you use
  • whether Rezurock has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

Rezurock may need to be purchased through a specialty pharmacy authorized to carry specialty drugs. This type of drug may be costly or require help from healthcare professionals to be taken safely and effectively. For more details about how to obtain Rezurock, talk with your doctor.

To find out what the cost of Rezurock will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Rezurock is only available as a brand-name drug. It doesn’t come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication.

Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

WHY ARE COSTS DIFFERENT FOR BRAND-NAME DRUGS VS. GENERIC DRUGS?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell it for up to 20 years. When the brand-name drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create generic versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for generics. Also, because generics contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.

If you take Rezurock long term, you may be able to lower its cost in the following ways.

Getting a 3-month supply

You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Rezurock. If approved by your insurance company, getting a 90-day supply of the drug could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost. If you’re interested in this option, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Using a mail-order pharmacy

Rezurock may be available through a mail-order pharmacy. Using this type of service may help lower the drug’s cost and allow you to receive your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug via mail order.

If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.

If you need financial support to pay for Rezurock, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:

  • A program called Kadmon ASSIST is available for Rezurock. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 844-523-6661 or visit the program website.
  • Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:

Learn more about saving money on prescriptions with or without insurance.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Rezurock.

How does Rezurock’s cost compare with the cost of Jakafi?

The price you’d pay for Rezurock versus that of Jakafi depends on various factors. (Rezurock and Jakafi can both be prescribed for graft-versus-host disease.)

Factors that can affect your prescription cost may include:

  • the length of your treatment
  • whether there are payment assistance programs for your prescribed treatment
  • whether you’re paying out of pocket or have insurance

To learn more about the cost of Rezurock compared with other treatments for your condition, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Is Rezurock covered by Medicare?

It may be. You can call your Medicare plan provider to learn whether your particular plan covers the cost of this drug. There are many types of Medicare plans, so your coverage and what you pay for prescriptions will be based on your particular plan’s benefits.

In some cases, you may need to obtain prior authorization before your plan will cover the cost of this medication.

Your doctor may also be able to provide information about your cost for Rezurock if you have Medicare.

The following is information you may want to consider if you have insurance and receive Rezurock.

If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Rezurock. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Rezurock in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered.

If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Rezurock requires prior authorization.

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