Corlanor (ivabradine) is a brand-name drug prescribed for heart failure in adults and some children. It’s available as an oral tablet and oral solution. The cost of Corlanor, with and without insurance, can depend on several factors.
Corlanor is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower the risk of being hospitalized for worsening heart failure in some adults. It’s prescribed for people with symptoms and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction.
Corlanor is also approved to treat heart failure caused by dilated cardiomyopathy in some children ages 6 months and older.
Keep reading to learn about the cost of Corlanor. For other information about this drug, including details about its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
As with all medications, the cost of Corlanor can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- whether Corlanor has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section below)
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Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Corlanor.
How much does Corlanor cost with insurance vs. without it?
What you pay for Corlanor 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 tablet or solution)
These same factors may affect your price for Corlanor if you have insurance. It’ll 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 Corlanor 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. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Medical News Today.)
Is Corlanor covered by Medicare?
It may be. To know for sure, call your Medicare plan provider. They can tell you whether your particular plan covers the cost of this drug. There are many types of Medicare plans, so your coverage and what you pay for prescriptions will be based on your plan’s benefits.
You may also need to obtain prior authorization before your plan will cover the cost of this medication. (See “Insurance considerations” for details.)
Your doctor may be able to provide information about your cost for Corlanor if you have Medicare.
Corlanor is only available as a brand-name drug. Although the FDA has approved a generic version of the tablet form, it’s not yet available. 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 such as Corlanor 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 Corlanor 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 Corlanor. 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
Corlanor 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 Corlanor, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:
- The Corlanor Co-Pay Card program is available for Corlanor. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 844-626-7526 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.
Below is information you may want to consider if you have insurance and receive a prescription for Corlanor.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Corlanor. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Corlanor 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 Corlanor requires prior authorization.
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.