Selegiline Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: EMSAM
Since EMSAM is a brand-name drug with no generic equivalent, look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs to significantly reduce costs. Discount cards may also offer some savings.
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Cost Overview
Since EMSAM is a brand-name drug with no generic equivalent, look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs to significantly reduce costs. Discount cards may also offer some savings.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EMSAM(brand) | $800–$2,000/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
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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 selegiline 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 selegiline . 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Selegiline Cost
What is SELEGILINE used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . EMSAM ® (selegiline transdermal system) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) ( 1 ).
What is the recommended dosage for SELEGILINE?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION EMSAM should be applied to dry, intact skin on the upper torso (below the neck and above the waist), upper thigh or the outer surface of the upper arm once every 24 hours ( 2.1 ). • Initial Treatment: The recommended starting dose and target dose for EMSAM is 6 mg per 24 hours ( 2.1 ). Based on clinical judgment, dose increases should occur in increments of 3 mg per 24 hours (up to a maximum dose of 12 mg per 24 hours) at intervals of no less than 2 weeks ( 2.1 ). • Geriatric Use: The recommended dose for elderly patients (65 years and older) is EMSAM 6 mg per 24…
How does SELEGILINE work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of selegiline (the drug substance of EMSAM) as an antidepressant is not fully understood, but is presumed to be linked to potentiation of monoamine neurotransmitter activity in the central nervous system (CNS) resulting from its irreversible inhibition of the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO).
Who should not take SELEGILINE?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) is contraindicated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine); serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs, e.g., venlafaxine and duloxetine); the tricyclic antidepressants clomipramine and imipramine, the opiate analgesics meperidine, tramadol, methadone, pentazocine, and propoxyphene; and the antitussive agent dextromethorphan because of a risk of serotonin syndrome when EMSAM is used with these agents [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7.1)…
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