Everolimus is a generic prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat certain types of cancers, tumors, and seizures. Everolimus is also prescribed to help prevent organ transplant rejection.

For more information about the uses of everolimus, talk with your doctor.

Drug details

Here are some details about everolimus:

  • Drug class: mTOR inhibitor
  • Drug forms: oral tablet, tablet to be made into a liquid suspension
  • Brand-name versions: Afinitor (for treating certain cancers, tumors, and seizures), Afinitor Disperz (for treating partial seizures, also called focal onset seizures), Zortress (for helping prevent organ transplant rejection)

Read on to learn about everolimus and cost, as well as how to save money on prescriptions.

As with all medications, the cost of everolimus can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use.

To find out what the cost of everolimus will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and everolimus.

How can I determine the price of everolimus tablets, including the 0.5-mg strength?

To find out what the cost of everolimus will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

The price you pay for everolimus tablets, including the 0.5-milligram (mg) strength, can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use.

Where can I find assistance with copays?

If you need financial support to pay for everolimus, including assistance with copayments (copays), check out the “Financial assistance” section below. It has information about resources that may help you with everolimus copays.

Everolimus is available as these brand-name drugs: Afinitor, Afinitor Disperz, and Zortress.

A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. To find out how the cost of a brand-name form compares with the cost of everolimus, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If your doctor has prescribed everolimus and you’re interested in using one of the brand-name drugs 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.

If you take everolimus long term, here are some ways you may be able to lower your costs:

Getting a 3-month supply

You may be able to get a 90-day supply of everolimus. 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 or insurance provider.

Using a mail-order pharmacy

Everolimus 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 everolimus, consider looking into websites that offer cost resources and information. Two such organizations 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.

Now that you’ve learned about cost and everolimus, you may still have some questions. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist, who can provide personalized guidance on cost issues related to you and everolimus. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you would pay for the drug.

Here are some other resources you may find helpful:

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