Cyclophosphamide is a generic injectable solution and capsule prescribed to treat conditions such as certain cancers and nephrotic syndrome. The cost of cyclophosphamide, with and without insurance, can depend on several factors.

As with all medications, the cost of cyclophosphamide can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use. It’ll also depend on the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive doses of cyclophosphamide.

To find out what the cost of cyclophosphamide 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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Cyclophosphamide is a generic drug, which means it’s an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. A generic drug is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

Cyclophosphamide is available as the brand-name drug Cytoxan. If your doctor has prescribed cyclophosphamide and you’re interested in taking Cytoxan instead, talk with your doctor. They may have a preference for one version or the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as it may only cover one or the other.

To find out how the cost of this brand-name drug compares with the cost of cyclophosphamide, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you take cyclophosphamide 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 cyclophosphamide. 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

Cyclophosphamide 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 cyclophosphamide, consider looking into websites that offer cost resources and information. Two such websites are:

These sites can provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services.

Below is information you may want to consider if you have insurance and receive cyclophosphamide.

Prior authorization: If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers cyclophosphamide. This means the company and your doctor will discuss cyclophosphamide 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 cyclophosphamide requires prior authorization.

Type of insurance coverage: Cyclophosphamide is given by your doctor or another healthcare professional. If you have insurance, the price of your cyclophosphamide 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 cyclophosphamide 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.

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