Cangrelor Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Cangrelor
Cangrelor is a brand-only, injectable medication typically administered in a hospital setting, so its cost is usually covered as part of the overall procedure or hospital stay. Patient assistance programs may be available for specific situations.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Cangrelor is a brand-only, injectable medication typically administered in a hospital setting, so its cost is usually covered as part of the overall procedure or hospital stay. Patient assistance programs may be available for specific situations.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cangrelor(brand) | $1,000–$5,000 per dose | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Cangrelor
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of cangrelor 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 cangrelor 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 cangrelor . 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 cangrelor, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cangrelor Cost
What is CANGRELOR used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cangrelor for injection is indicated as an adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to reduce the risk of periprocedural myocardial infarction (MI), repeat coronary revascularization, and stent thrombosis (ST) in patients who have not been treated with a P2Y 12 platelet inhibitor and are not being given a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Cangrelor for injection is a P2Y 12 platelet inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for reducing the risk of periprocedural myocardial infarction (MI),…
What is the recommended dosage for CANGRELOR?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Cangrelor for injection is intended for administration via a dedicated IV line, only after reconstitution and dilution. ( 2.3 ) • Administer 30 mcg/kg intravenous (IV) bolus prior to PCI followed immediately by a 4 mcg/kg/min IV infusion for at least 2 hours or duration of procedure, whichever is longer. ( 2.1 ) • To maintain platelet inhibition after discontinuation of Cangrelor for injection infusion, administer an oral P2Y 12 platelet inhibitor. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosing The recommended dosage of Cangrelor for injection is a 30 mcg/kg IV bolus followed…
How does CANGRELOR work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Cangrelor is a direct P2Y 12 platelet receptor inhibitor that blocks ADP-induced platelet activation and aggregation. Cangrelor binds selectively and reversibly to the P2Y 12 receptor to prevent further signaling and platelet activation.
Who should not take CANGRELOR?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Significant active bleeding ( 4.1 ) • Hypersensitivity to cangrelor or any component of the product ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Significant Active Bleeding Cangrelor is contraindicated in patients with significant active bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. 4.2 Hypersensitivity Cangrelor is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to cangrelor or any component of the product [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].
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