What is the monthly cost of ZYTIGA?
The drug, abiraterone acetate marketed as ZYTIGA® now retails for more than $9,000 per month. Even patients with blue-ribbon health insurance can have co-pays ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per month. Patients taking abiraterone acetate typically stay on the medication for 12 to 18 months.
How much does ZYTIGA cost in Canada?
At the recommended dose, the average cost per 28-day course of abiraterone is $3,173. Based on economic analyses conducted by the manufacturer and by the pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review, abiraterone was not considered cost-effective.
Is ZYTIGA covered by insurance?
Yes. 100% of Medicare prescription drug plans cover this drug.
How much does generic ZYTIGA cost?
The cost for abiraterone oral tablet 250 mg is around $146 for a supply of 30, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Where can I buy ZYTIGA?
Your Doctor's Office Pharmacy. If your doctor's office has its own pharmacy, your ZYTIGA® and prednisone may be available for pick-up there. However, it is more common to get ZYTIGA® through a specialty pharmacy. Your prednisone prescription may also be filled at any retail pharmacy.
Is there a generic for ZYTIGA?
Abiraterone Acetate Tablets, USP, 250 mg and 500 mg, are the generic version of Zytiga® for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer.
What happens if you take ZYTIGA with food?
Do not take ZYTIGA® with food. Taking ZYTIGA® with food may cause more of the medicine to be absorbed by the body than is needed and this may cause side effects. Your healthcare provider may change your dose, if needed. Also, take your prednisone exactly how your healthcare provider tells you to.
Who makes generic ZYTIGA?
On November 23, 2018, Patriot Pharmaceuticals launched an authorized generic version of Janssen's Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) 250 mg tablets. — Apotex, Hikma, Mylan, and Teva also launched AB-rated generic versions of Zytiga 250 mg tablets.
Is abiraterone a chemotherapy?
Official answer. Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) is a type of hormone therapy that is used along with prednisone to treat men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized). Despite being used to treat cancer, Zytiga is not a form of chemotherapy.
How often is ZYTIGA taken?
You take them once a day. Zytiga comes as a 250-mg tablet and a 500-mg tablet. The usual dosage is 1,000 mg once a day. You should take Zytiga without food (on an empty stomach).
What are the side effects of the drug ZYTIGA?
The most common side effects of ZYTIGA® include:Feeling very tired.Joint pain.High blood pressure.Nausea.Swelling in your legs or feet.Low blood potassium levels.Hot flushes.Diarrhea.More items...
Is there a generic for abiraterone?
Abiraterone (Zytiga) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.
What are the side effects of the drug Zytiga?
The most common side effects of ZYTIGA® include:Feeling very tired.Joint pain.High blood pressure.Nausea.Swelling in your legs or feet.Low blood potassium levels.Hot flushes.Diarrhea.More items...