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Does AstraZeneca have a patient assistance program?
Patient Assistance Program AZ&Me™ is designed to help qualifying people without insurance and those on Medicare who are having trouble affording their AstraZeneca medications.
How much does a 30-day supply of brilinta cost?
The list price for BRLINTA is $425.21* for a 30-day supply.
Is brilinta a Tier 3 drug?
Medicare prescription drug plans typically list Brilinta on Tier 3 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication.
How much does brilinta 90 mg cost?
The cost for Brilinta oral tablet 90 mg is around $457 for a supply of 60 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit....Oral Tablet.QuantityPer unitPrice60$7.62$457.35
How long do you take Brilinta after stent?
Official answer. Brilinta is typically used for 6 to 12 months, or longer, after a stent or heart attack. It is given with low-dose aspirin to help prevent blood clots. Based on your use, you may receive Brilinta for different amounts of time.
When will a generic for Brilinta be available?
Drugs Going Generic in 2021BrandGenericAnticipated release dateBrilintaticagrelorJuly 2021SelzentrymaravirocAugust, 2021Atriplaefavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovirSeptember, 2021BystolicnebivololSeptember, 20217 more rows•Jul 26, 2018
Which is better Brilinta or Plavix?
The findings come from a sub-study of the PLATO trial, which showed that Brilinta works better than Plavix at preventing heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease in people with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
What medication is equivalent to Brilinta?
Are Brilinta and Plavix the Same Thing? Brilinta (ticagrelor) and Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) are both blood-thinners used to reduce cardiovascular death and heart attack in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), peripheral vascular disease, and ischemic strokes.
Is Brilinta expensive?
Depending on the condition being treated, Brilinta can be prescribed for 30 days to over a year. At full price, then, a year of Brilinta treatment will cost about $6,700. Fortunately, if Brilinta is too expensive, there are several commonly-used antiplatelet agents available as cheaper generic drugs.
Is there a generic substitute for Brilinta?
Brilinta (ticagrelor) is used to prevent heart attack, stroke, or other vascular events in people who have had a recent heart attack or who have severe chest pain. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Brilinta.
Can you eat greens while taking Brilinta?
Green leafy vegetables can still be consumed safely with Brilinta as this drug does not affect the vitamin K clotting factors. Brilinta (ticagrelor) is manufactured by AstraZeneca and was first approved by the FDA in July 2011.
Can Brilinta cause shortness of breath?
BRILINTA can cause serious side effects, including bleeding, shortness of breath, and irregular breathing. Call your doctor if you have new or unexpected shortness of breath or irregular breathing, or any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. Your doctor can decide what treatment is needed.
What is an alternative to Brilinta?
Plavix, Effient, aspirin, Cilostazol, and Xarelto are some Brilinta alternatives.
Can you drink alcohol while taking Brilinta?
Official answer. You should not drink alcohol with Brilinta (ticagrelor) because you will also be taking aspirin. Combining aspirin with alcohol can lead to stomach bleeding and ulcers. You should not be started on Brilinta if you have any active bleeding such as a peptic ulcer.
How long should I take ticagrelor?
You'll usually need to take ticagrelor for up to 12 months. Your doctor may want you to continue taking it after the 12-month course has finished. If so, you'll take ticagrelor at a lower dose of 60mg a day for up to 3 years.
Who is the manufacturer of Brilinta?
BRILINTA and BRILIQUE are trademarks of the AstraZeneca group of companies.