EpiPen (epinephrine) is a prescription drug used for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. EpiPen’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.
Note: In this article, EpiPen and EpiPen Jr will both be referred to simply as “EpiPen” unless differences between the two products need to be highlighted.
The price you pay for EpiPen can vary. To find out how much you’ll pay for EpiPen, 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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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about EpiPen and cost.
What’s the cost of EpiPen without insurance vs. with insurance?
Mylan’s EpiPen cost without insurance versus with insurance can vary based on several factors.
Some factors that may affect your cost of EpiPen without insurance include:
- your treatment plan and dosage
- the pharmacy you use
- any savings programs you qualify and apply 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 below for more information)
To find out more about your cost for EpiPen with and without insurance, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one).
Whether you have insurance or not, you can visit Optum Perks to get price estimates for EpiPen 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 any insurance copays or benefits
Is EpiPen covered by Medicare?
It’s possible. To find out whether your Medicare plan covers the cost of EpiPen, call your plan provider. There are many different Medicare plans, and your cost and coverage depend on your particular plan’s benefits.
Keep in mind that your plan may have prior authorization requirements before it’ll cover EpiPen. (See the “Prior authorization” section below for more information.)
You can also ask your doctor about the cost of EpiPen if you have Medicare.
EpiPen is available as the generic epinephrine injection pen. 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 EpiPen and epinephrine injection pen compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
If you’ve been prescribed EpiPen and you’re interested in trying the epinephrine injection pen instead, talk with your doctor. They may recommend that you use one version instead of the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as it may only cover one 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 EpiPen 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 or pharmacist.
If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover EpiPen. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss EpiPen in regard to your treatment. Then, the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If EpiPen 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 EpiPen 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.