Bivalirudin Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: BIVALIRUDIN
Bivalirudin is typically administered in a hospital setting, so the cost is often covered as part of the overall procedure or hospitalization bill rather than as a separate retail prescription. Patient assistance programs might be available for specific outpatient uses, but retail coupons are generally not applicable.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
Discount coupons may reduce out-of-pocket costs
Cost Overview
Bivalirudin is typically administered in a hospital setting, so the cost is often covered as part of the overall procedure or hospitalization bill rather than as a separate retail prescription. Patient assistance programs might be available for specific outpatient uses, but retail coupons are generally not applicable.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BIVALIRUDIN(brand) | $1,000–$3,000/dose | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Bivalirudin
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of bivalirudin at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides bivalirudin at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover bivalirudin . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford bivalirudin, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bivalirudin Cost
What is BIVALIRUDIN used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bivalirudin for injection is indicated for use as an anticoagulant for use in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) including patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome. Bivalirudin for injection is a direct thrombin inhibitor indicated for use as an anticoagulant in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) including patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome (HITTS). (1)
What is the recommended dosage for BIVALIRUDIN?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage is a 0.75 mg/kg intravenous bolus dose followed immediately by a 1.75 mg/kg/h intravenous infusion for the duration of the procedure. Five minutes after the bolus dose has been administered, an activated clotting time (ACT) should be performed and an additional bolus dose of 0.3 mg/kg should be given if needed. Extending duration of infusion post-procedure up to 4 hours should be considered in patients with ST segment elevation MI (STEMI). ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Bivalirudin for injection has been studied only in patients receiving…
How does BIVALIRUDIN work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Bivalirudin directly inhibits thrombin by specifically binding both to the catalytic site and to the anion-binding exosite of circulating and clot-bound thrombin. Thrombin is a serine proteinase that plays a central role in the thrombotic process, acting to cleave fibrinogen into fibrin monomers and to activate Factor XIII to Factor XIIIa, allowing fibrin to develop a covalently cross-linked framework which stabilizes the thrombus; thrombin also activates Factors V and VIII, promoting further thrombin generation, and activates platelets, stimulating aggregation and…
Who should not take BIVALIRUDIN?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Bivalirudin for injection is contraindicated in patients with: Active major bleeding; Hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to bivalirudin for injection or its components [see Adverse Reactions (6.3) ]. Active major bleeding (4) Hypersensitivity to bivalirudin or its components (4)
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