Briviact (brivaracetam) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for partial onset seizures. The medication is available in these forms: oral tablet, oral liquid, and injection. The cost of Briviact can depend on several factors.
As with all medications, the cost of Briviact can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- whether Briviact has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section below)
To find out what the cost of Briviact will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or look below in the next section to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
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Briviact is only available as a brand-name drug. It doesn’t come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication.
Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
WHY ARE COSTS DIFFERENT FOR BRAND-NAME DRUGS VS. GENERIC DRUGS?Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell it for up to 20 years. When the brand-name drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create generic versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for generics. Also, because generics contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.
If you take Briviact long term, you may be able to lower its cost in the following ways.
Getting a 3-month supply
You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Briviact. If approved by your insurance company, getting a 90-day supply of the drug could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost. If you’re interested in this option, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Using a mail-order pharmacy
Briviact may be available through a mail-order pharmacy. Using this type of service may help lower the drug’s cost and allow you to receive your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug via mail order.
If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
If you need financial support to pay for Briviact, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:
- A program called UCB Cares is available for Briviact. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 844-599-CARE (2273) or visit the program website.
- Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:
To learn more about saving money on prescriptions with or without insurance, check out this article.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Briviact.
What’s the Briviact cost with insurance vs. without insurance?
What you pay for Briviact if you have insurance compared with what you’d pay without it depends on several factors.
Factors that could affect what you pay for this drug without insurance include:
- the quantity you’re prescribed (such as a 90-day or 30-day supply)
- whether you apply and qualify for any available savings programs
- your dosage and treatment plan
- the pharmacy you use
- the form of the drug you’re prescribed (such as the oral tablet or oral liquid)
These same factors may affect your price for Briviact if you have insurance. But the price you pay with insurance will also depend on:
- your specific plan benefits
- any prior authorization requirements you have for drug coverage
To learn more about what you’d pay for Briviact with or without insurance, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one).
You can also visit Optum Perks* for price estimates for this drug when using coupons from their site. However, Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance benefits or copays.
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Is there a Briviact coupon?
Yes, there are several ways to save on your Briviact prescription. This includes a 14-day trial coupon or voucher that’s available through your doctor’s office. You can read about other ways to find financial support for your Briviact prescriptions in the “Financial and insurance assistance” section above.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for help accessing financial support to assist with paying for Briviact.
Is the Briviact 100-milligram price different than other strengths?
Possibly. The price you’d pay for Briviact depends on various factors.
For instance, the form of the drug may affect its price. The strength of the drug your doctor prescribes may also affect the price you’ll pay.
There are additional factors that can affect your prescription cost, including:
- the length of your treatment
- whether there are payment assistance programs for your prescribed treatment
- whether you’re paying out of pocket or have insurance
To learn more about the cost of Briviact, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Below is information you may want to consider if you have insurance and receive Briviact.
Prior authorization: If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Briviact. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Briviact in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered.
If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Briviact requires prior authorization.
Type of insurance coverage: Briviact injection is given by your doctor or another healthcare professional. If you have insurance, the price of your Briviact injection doses may be billed through your medical coverage instead of the prescription drug portion of your insurance plan. This depends on your specific insurance plan and where you receive your Briviact injection doses, such as at your doctor’s office, an infusion clinic, or a hospital.
If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
Disclaimer: Medical News Today has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.