Ticagrelor Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Ticagrelor
As a brand-name medication, Ticagrelor can be expensive. Patients should look for manufacturer patient assistance programs or discount cards like GoodRx to help reduce the cost.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
As a brand-name medication, Ticagrelor can be expensive. Patients should look for manufacturer patient assistance programs or discount cards like GoodRx to help reduce the cost.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ticagrelor(brand) | $400–$700/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Ticagrelor
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of ticagrelor 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 ticagrelor 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 ticagrelor . 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 ticagrelor, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ticagrelor Cost
What is TICAGRELOR used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ticagrelor tablets are a P2Y 12 platelet inhibitor indicated • to reduce the risk of cardiovascular (CV) death, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or a history of MI. For at least the first 12 months following ACS, it is superior to clopidogrel. Ticagrelor tablets also reduce the risk of stent thrombosis in patients who have been stented for treatment of ACS. ( 1.1 ) • to reduce the risk of a first MI or stroke in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) at high risk for such events. While use is not limited to this…
What is the recommended dosage for TICAGRELOR?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • ACS or History of MI o Initiate treatment with 180 mg oral loading dose of ticagrelor tablets. Then administer 90 mg twice daily during the first year. After one year, administer 60 mg twice daily. ( 2.2 ) • Patients with CAD and No Prior Stroke or MI o Administer 60 mg ticagrelor tablets twice daily. ( 2.3 ) • Acute Ischemic Stroke o Initiate treatment with a 180 mg loading dose of ticagrelor tablets then continue with 90 mg twice daily for up to 30 days. ( 2.4 ) Use ticagrelor tablets with a daily maintenance dose of aspirin of 75-100 mg. ( 2 ) However, in…
How does TICAGRELOR work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Ticagrelor and its major metabolite reversibly interact with the platelet P2Y 12 ADP-receptor to prevent signal transduction and platelet activation. Ticagrelor and its active metabolite are approximately equipotent.
Who should not take TICAGRELOR?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • History of intracranial hemorrhage. ( 4.1 ) • Active pathological bleeding. ( 4.2 ) • Hypersensitivity to ticagrelor or any component of the product. ( 4.3 ) 4.1 History of Intracranial Hemorrhage Ticagrelor tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) because of a high risk of recurrent ICH in this population [see Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.2) ] . 4.2 Active Bleeding Ticagrelor tablets are contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions…
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