Wainua (eplontersen) is a prescription drug designed to treat nerve problems caused by hereditary amyloid transthyretin-mediated (hATTR) amyloidosis. Wainua’s cost may depend on factors such as the pharmacy you use and whether you have health insurance.
The price you pay for Wainua can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage (if you have it), and the pharmacy you use. If you need to have a healthcare professional give you the injection, your cost may also depend on how much you have to pay for an office visit to receive Wainua.
To find out how much you’ll pay for Wainua, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or see the next section to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
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Wainua 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 receive Wainua long term and inject the drug at home, 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 Wainua if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Wainua. If you’re interested in getting 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 Wainua. 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 need help covering the cost of Wainua 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 Wainua. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss Wainua in regard to your treatment. Then, the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If Wainua 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 Wainua 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.