Lovenox (enoxaparin) is a prescription drug used to prevent or treat certain types of blood clots. Lovenox’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and how much you need to pay to receive doses of Lovenox injection by a healthcare professional.

The price you pay for Lovenox can vary. Your cost of Lovenox per day or month may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage (if you have it), and the condition the drug is being used to manage. It’ll also depend on where you receive Lovenox injection (in the hospital, at a clinic, or at home).

To find out the cost of the different dosage forms and strengths of Lovenox, such as the Lovenox 40-milligram (mg) injection price compared with other strengths, talk with your doctor or insurance provider. They can provide more details.

Lovenox is available as the generic drug enoxaparin. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered just as safe and effective as the original drug but tends to cost less.

To find out how the costs of Lovenox and enoxaparin compare, talk with your doctor or insurance provider.

If you’ve been prescribed Lovenox and you’re interested in trying enoxaparin instead, talk with your doctor. They may recommend that you receive one version instead of the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as it may only cover one drug or the other.

Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?

Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug exclusively for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.

If you need help covering the cost of Lovenox or understanding your insurance, check out these resources:

On these pages, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.

If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor.

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Lovenox and cost.

How much does Lovenox cost without insurance vs. with insurance?

The cost of Lovenox without insurance versus with insurance can vary based on several factors.

Some factors that may affect your cost of Lovenox without insurance include:

  • your treatment plan and dosage
  • the condition the drug is being used to treat or prevent
  • the form of the drug you’re prescribed
  • where you receive Lovenox injection doses (at a hospital or at home)
  • any savings programs you qualify for

The same factors affect your cost of the drug if you’re paying through insurance. But in addition, your cost with insurance may depend on:

  • your particular plan benefits
  • any prior authorization requirements for your plan (see the “Prior authorization” section for more information)

To find out more about your cost with and without insurance, check with your doctor or insurance provider (if you have one).

What’s Lovenox’s cost with Medicare?

Lovenox’s cost with Medicare depends on various factors. There are many different types of Medicare plans, and your cost and coverage depend on your particular plan’s benefits. To find out how much Lovenox costs with your Medicare plan, talk with your plan provider.

Your final cost may also depend on the price to receive Lovenox in a hospital or clinic.

Keep in mind that your plan may have prior authorization requirements before it’ll cover Lovenox. (See the “Prior authorization” section for more information.)

You can also ask your doctor about the cost of Lovenox if you have Medicare.

If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover Lovenox. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss Lovenox in regard to your treatment. Then, the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If Lovenox requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.

Be sure to ask your insurance company whether Lovenox requires prior authorization.

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