Heparin sodium Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Heparin Sodium
Heparin Sodium is often administered in a hospital setting, where costs are bundled. For outpatient use, manufacturer patient assistance programs may offer significant savings.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Heparin Sodium is often administered in a hospital setting, where costs are bundled. For outpatient use, manufacturer patient assistance programs may offer significant savings.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heparin Sodium(brand) | $50–$300/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Heparin sodium
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of heparin sodium 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 heparin sodium 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 heparin sodium . 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 heparin sodium, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heparin sodium Cost
What is HEPARIN SODIUM used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Heparin Sodium Injection is indicated for: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdominothoracic surgery or who, for other reasons, are at risk of developing thromboembolic disease; Atrial fibrillation with embolization; Treatment of acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation); Prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery; Prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial embolism.…
What is the recommended dosage for HEPARIN SODIUM?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Adult Dosages: Therapeutic Anticoagulant Effect with Full-Dose Heparin † ( 2.3 ) † Based on 150 lb (68 kg) patient. Adjust dose based on laboratory monitoring. Deep Subcutaneous (Intrafat) Injection Use a different site for each injection Initial Dose 5,000 units by intravenous injection followed by 10,000 to 20,000 units of a concentrated solution, subcutaneously Every 8 hours or Every 12 hours 8,000 to 10,000 units of a concentrated solution 15,000 to 20,000 units of a concentrated solution Intermittent Intravenous Injection Initial Dose 10,000 units,…
How does HEPARIN SODIUM work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Heparin interacts with the naturally occurring plasma protein, Antithrombin III, to induce a conformational change, which markedly enhances the serine protease activity of Antithrombin III, thereby inhibiting the activated coagulation factors involved in the clotting sequence, particularly Xa and IIa. Small amounts of heparin inhibit Factor Xa, and larger amounts inhibit thrombin (Factor IIa). Heparin also prevents the formation of a stable fibrin clot by inhibiting the activation of the fibrin stabilizing factor. Heparin does not have fibrinolytic activity;…
Who should not take HEPARIN SODIUM?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of heparin sodium injection is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] ; Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products (e.g., anaphylactoid reactions) [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]; In whom suitable blood coagulation tests, e.g., the whole blood clotting time, partial thromboplastin time, etc., cannot be performed at appropriate intervals (this contraindication refers to full-dose heparin; there is usually…
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