The cost of Gvoke injection can vary based on several factors, including the form you use and your insurance coverage. Coupons and drug savings programs can also lower the price you’ll pay for Gvoke.

As with all medications, the cost of Gvoke can vary. Factors that may affect the price for Gvoke you’ll pay include:

  • your treatment plan
  • the form of the drug you use
  • your insurance coverage
  • the pharmacy you use
  • whether Gvoke has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

Gvoke comes in three forms for subcutaneous injection:

  • HypoPen auto-injector
  • prefilled syringe
  • prefilled vial and syringe kit

To find out what the cost of Gvoke will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one). The Gvoke coupons and savings section of this article also has information about how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.

To save money on your Gvoke prescription, explore these Optum Perks coupons for Gvoke HypoPen and other forms of the drug.

Gvoke for subcutaneous injection is only available as a brand-name drug. It doesn’t come in a generic version. However, glucagon (the active drug in Gvoke) is available in generic forms for intramuscular injection as an option in addition to subcutaneous use.

A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

If your doctor has prescribed Gvoke and you’re interested in using generic glucagon instead, talk with your doctor. They may have a preference for one version or the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider (if you have one), as it may only cover one or the other.

To find out how the cost of this generic drug compares with the cost of Gvoke, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

WHY ARE COSTS DIFFERENT FOR BRAND-NAME DRUGS VS. GENERIC DRUGS?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell it for up to 20 years. When the brand-name drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create generic versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for generics. Also, because generics contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.

If you need financial support to pay for Gvoke, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:

  • A program called myGvoke is available for Gvoke. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 877-694-8653 or visit the program website.
  • Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Gvoke.

Is there a generic for Gvoke?

No, there isn’t a generic version for Gvoke. However, there are generic versions of glucagon, the active ingredient in Gvoke. For details, see the “Brand-name vs. generic drugs” section.

How much does Gvoke cost with insurance vs. without it?

What you pay for Gvoke if you have insurance compared to what you’d pay without it depends on several factors.

Factors that could affect what you pay for this drug without insurance include:

  • the quantity you’re prescribed
  • whether you apply and qualify for any available savings programs
  • the pharmacy you use
  • the form of the drug you’re prescribed (such as the Gvoke HypoPen auto-injector, Gvoke prefilled syringe, or Gvoke prefilled vial and syringe kit)

These same factors may affect your price for Gvoke if you have insurance. But the price you pay with insurance will also depend on:

  • your specific plan benefits
  • any prior authorization requirements you have for drug coverage (see “Insurance considerations”)

To learn more about what you’d pay for Gvoke with or without insurance, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one).

You can also visit Optum Perks* for price estimates for this drug when using coupons from their site. However, Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance benefits or copays.

* Optum Perks is a sister site of Medical News Today.

Is Gvoke covered by Medicare?

Most likely. You can call your Medicare plan provider to learn whether your particular plan covers the cost of this drug. There are many types of Medicare plans, so your coverage and what you pay for prescriptions will be based on your particular plan’s benefits.

You may also need to obtain prior authorization before your plan will cover the cost of this medication.

Your doctor may also be able to provide information about your cost for Gvoke if you have Medicare.

You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and receive Gvoke.

If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Gvoke. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Gvoke in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered.

If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Gvoke requires prior authorization.

Disclaimer: Medical News Today 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.