Symtuza (darunavir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir
alafenamide) is prescribed to treat HIV-1. Symtuza’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.

The price you pay for Symtuza can vary. To find out how much you’ll pay for Symtuza, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or check out the section below to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.

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

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

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

Symtuza only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available in a generic version. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication but tends to cost less.

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 take Symtuza long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:

Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Symtuza if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Symtuza. If you’re interested in a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Symtuza. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through 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 have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover Symtuza. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss Symtuza in regard to your treatment. Then, the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If Symtuza 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 Symtuza requires prior authorization.

Disclaimer: Healthline 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.