The cost of Treanda can vary based on several factors, including your insurance coverage. Coupons and drug savings programs can also lower the price you’ll pay for Treanda.

As with all medications, the cost of Treanda can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive doses of Treanda
  • whether Treanda has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

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

The active ingredient of Treanda is bendamustine. It’s available as the generic drug bendamustine injection. 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.

If your doctor has prescribed Treanda and you’re interested in bendamustine 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 generic drug compares with the cost of Treanda, talk with your doctor or insurance provider.

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 need financial support to pay for Treanda or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available.

For example, 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:

You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and receive Treanda.

Prior authorization: If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Treanda. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Treanda 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 it, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Treanda requires prior authorization.

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