How much does Repatha cost?
The list price for Repatha is $572.70 per month. Most people do not pay the list price. The actual cost you pay will depend on whether you have insurance, your type of insurance coverage, your pharmacy, your location, or if you have a coupon.
Repatha (evolocumab) is considered a specialty medicine and is not usually stocked at a retail pharmacy. Many specialty pharmacies will accept copay cards or other discounts, so be sure to ask when your first fill your prescription.
Does insurance pay for Repatha?
Most commercial insurance and Medicare plans cover Repatha. If you have commercial insurance (for example, insurance you bought or through your employer), you may be eligible for the $5 per month Repatha Copay card to help cover your out-of-pocket costs (copay, co-insurance or deductible).
Overall, 82% of commercial prescriptions for Repatha costs $49 or less. You can sign up for the copay card online at repatha.com/enrollment.
You are not eligible for the copay card if you are enrolled in any government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicaid or TriCare, for example.
Your Amgen SupportPlus representative can help ypu understand your eligibility for the copay card by calling 1-844-REPATHA (1-844-737-2842).
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Will Medicare pay for Repatha?
Medicare will pay for Repatha in most cases. Close to 73% of Repatha Medicare prescriptions cost $50 or less per month for the patient.
If you have Medicare Part D coverage and are eligible for Part D Low Income Subsidy, you can expect to pay $12.15 per month. Check with your Medicare provider to determine if you are eligible for the Extra Help program.
Can I get Repatha if I'm on Medicaid?
Yes, Repatha is covered on 99% of Medicaid prescriptions, leaving the patient with a $10 or less copay. Contact your state Medicaid plan to learn about your fee.
What if my insurance won't pay for Repatha?
If you cannot afford your medications, you may be eligible for financial assistance from Amgen to help pay for Repatha. The Amgen SupportPlus program can provide you with information about nonprofit foundations that may be able to assist you.
Visit Repatha.com/repatha-cost for more information. You can also call 844-REPATHA (844-737-2842) or Amgen at 1-844-240-3656 in the U.S.
More information is available on the Repatha price guide.
References
- Repatha.com [package insert]. Thousand Oaks, CA. Amgen, Inc. 2024. Accessed April 19, 2024 at https://www.pi.amgen.com/-/media/Project/Amgen/Repository/pi-amgen-com/Repatha/repatha_pi_hcp_english.pdf
- Paying for Repatha. Amgen. 30 April 2025 at https://www.repatha.com/repatha-cost
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