The cost of Omnitrope can vary based on several factors, including the form you take and your insurance coverage. Drug savings programs can also lower the price you’ll pay for Omnitrope.

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

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • the pharmacy you use
  • the form of Omnitrope you receive
  • any equipment you may need to purchase, such as the Omnitrope pen delivery system
  • whether Omnitrope has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

Omnitrope comes in two forms that are given as a subcutaneous injection:

  • a solution in prefilled cartridges that you inject with an auto-injector pen
  • a powder in a vial that you mix with a liquid and inject with a syringe

Omnitrope may need to be purchased through a specialty pharmacy authorized to carry specialty drugs. This type of drug may be costly or require help from healthcare professionals to be taken safely and effectively. For more details about how to obtain Omnitrope, talk with your doctor.

To find out what the cost of Omnitrope will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Omnitrope contains the active ingredient somatropin, and it’s available only as a brand-name biologic drug. It doesn’t come in a biosimilar version. A biosimilar medication is a drug that’s similar to a brand-name biologic drug (the reference drug). Also, biosimilars tend to cost less than brand-name medications.

WHY ARE COSTS DIFFERENT FOR BIOLOGIC DRUGS VS. BIOSIMILAR DRUGS?

Biologic drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a biologic drug can sell it for up to 12 yearsTrusted Source. When the biologic drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create biosimilar versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for biosimilars. Also, because biosimilars are very similar to biologic drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.

If you receive Omnitrope long term, you may be able to lower its cost in the following ways.

Getting a 3-month supply

You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Omnitrope. If approved by your insurance company, getting a 90-day supply of the drug could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost. If you’re interested in this option, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Using a mail-order pharmacy

Omnitrope may be available through a mail-order specialty pharmacy. Using this type of service may help lower the drug’s cost and allow you to receive your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug via 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 financial support to pay for Omnitrope or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:

  • A program called OmniSource is available for Omnitrope. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 877-456-6794 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:

Learn more about saving money on prescriptions with or without insurance.

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

Does the drug manufacturer offer an Omnitrope coupon program?

No, but the manufacturer offers other types of savings programs. These include the Co-pay Savings Program and Self Pay Program. If you’re eligible, either of these programs can significantly reduce your Omnitrope cost per month.

For example, some people enrolled in the Co-pay Savings Program may be able to get Omnitrope for free. However, your exact copay amount and out-of-pocket cost for Omnitrope depend on several factors, including your insurance coverage and specific plan benefits.

To learn more about the Co-Pay Savings Program, visit the program website or call 877-456-6794. You may also need to call your insurance provider (if you have one). If you need help managing the cost of Omnitrope, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

How does the cost of the Omnitrope 5.8-mg vial compare with that of Omnitrope pens?

In general, Omnitrope vials cost less than Omnitrope pen cartridges. According to the drug manufacturer, using the 5.8-milligram (mg) vial and syringe is the most cost-effective option for Omnitrope treatment.

What you pay for either form of Omnitrope depends on several factors. These include:

  • whether you apply and qualify for any available savings programs
  • the pharmacy you use
  • your dosage and treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage and specific plan benefits
  • any prior authorization requirements you have for drug coverage

To learn more about what you’d pay for Omnitrope, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one). To learn more about the drug’s forms and strengths, see this Omnitrope dosage overview.

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

If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Omnitrope. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Omnitrope 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 Omnitrope requires prior authorization.

If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.

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