Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw) is a prescription drug used to treat thyroid eye disease. Tepezza’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.
If you’re looking at treatment options for thyroid eye disease, you may want to learn more about Tepezza. It’s a prescription drug used to reduce the symptoms of thyroid eye disease in adults.
The active ingredient in Tepezza is teprotumumab-trbw. The reason “-trbw” appears at the end of the drug’s name is to show that the drug is distinct from similar medications that manufacturers may create in the future.
Tepezza comes as a powder that’s mixed into a liquid solution and given as an intravenous (IV) infusion. (This is an injection into a vein given over time.) You’ll likely get your dose of Tepezza at a doctor’s office, a hospital, or an infusion suite.
Note: For more details on Tepezza, see this in-depth article.
The price of Tepezza can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage (if you have it), and the pharmacy you use. It will also depend on how much you’ll pay for an office visit with your doctor to receive Tepezza.
To find out how much you’ll pay for Tepezza, talk with your doctor or insurance provider. Or keep reading to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
Here are answers to some common questions about Tepezza and cost.
How much does Tepezza cost with insurance?
The cost of Tepezza with insurance depends on many factors, including:
- your specific insurance plan
- whether you qualify for support
- your dosage
To find out how much Tepezza may cost you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. If you have insurance, call your insurer to find out whether Tepezza is covered.
Even if you have insurance, you can visit Optum Perks to get price estimates for Tepezza when you use coupons from the site. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Healthline.) It’s important to note that Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits.
What is Tepezza’s cost per year?
Tepezza’s annual cost depends on many factors, including:
- whether you qualify for and use a savings program
- your treatment plan and dosage
- the number of Tepezza infusions you receive
- your insurance coverage
To find out how much Tepezza may cost you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. If you have insurance, call your insurer to find out whether Tepezza is covered.
How much does Tepezza cost if I have Medicare?
To find out whether your Medicare plan covers the cost of Tepezza, call your plan provider. There are many different types of Medicare plans, and your cost and coverage depend on your particular plan’s benefits.
Your final cost may also depend on the price of receiving Tepezza at a doctor’s office or clinic.
You can also ask your doctor about the cost of Tepezza if you have Medicare.
To save money on your Tepezza prescription, explore these Optum Perks coupons. (Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits.)
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If you need help covering the cost of Tepezza or understanding your insurance, check out these websites:
On these sites, 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 or pharmacist.
Tepezza only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available as a biosimilar.
Tepezza is a biological drug, so there’s no generic version. Biologics are made from living cells and cannot be replicated exactly. Instead, biologic drugs can have biosimilar versions. Biosimilars are just as safe and effective as the original biologic but often cost less.
Why is there such a cost difference between biologic drugs and biosimilar drugs?Biologic drugs can be expensive because of the research and testing needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a biologic drug can sell it for up to
12 years . When the biologic drug’s patent expires, other drugmakers can create biosimilar versions. This competition in the market may lead to lower costs for biosimilars. And because biosimilars are very similar to biologic drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower costs for biosimilars.
If you still have questions about the cost of Tepezza, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’ll pay.
Examples of questions you may want to ask your doctor or insurance provider include:
- What can I do if I can’t afford Tepezza?
- Are there less costly alternatives to Tepezza?
- Will my dosage of Tepezza affect the cost of the medication?
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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.