The majority of Medicare Part D patients pay less than $45* per month for BRILINTA. As a Medicare Part D patient, you can also sign up for Survivor Support from BRILINTA.
Through the Medicare Plan Finder, you can search to find more information about cost and your specific prescription coverage.
Medicare Part D has its own list of drugs that are covered. But this list can change at any time.
For majority of Medicare Part D patients, BRILINTA is covered. These patients pay less than $45* per month for their monthly prescription. Still, it’s important to confirm that BRILINTA is and will continue to be covered.
Pay attention to any notices you may receive from Medicare regarding changes to your plan.
Remember, your doctor prescribed BRILINTA for a reason. If your plan no longer covers BRILINTA, there are different ways to make sure you get the medication you need:
You can use the Medicare Plan Finder tool to check if you’re eligible to change your plan to one that covers BRILINTA.
If you can’t switch, you or your doctor can ask for an “exception” to get a lower co-pay through your current plan. For more information about how to submit an “exception” request, click here.
*Individual costs and benefit design may vary. Please consult with individual plans for specific information. AstraZeneca does not endorse any Individual, Commercial, Medicare Part D, or Medicaid plan or plans.
BRILINTA is used to lower your chance of having, or dying from, a heart attack or stroke, but BRILINTA (and similar drugs) can cause bleeding that can be serious and sometimes lead to death. Instances of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding, may require blood transfusions or surgery. While you take BRILINTA, you may bruise and bleed more easily and be more likely to have nosebleeds. Bleeding will also take longer than usual to stop.
Call your doctor right away if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding while taking BRILINTA, including: severe, uncontrollable bleeding; pink, red, or brown urine; vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds; red or black stool; or if you cough up blood or blood clots.
Do not stop taking BRILINTA without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. People who are treated with a stent, and stop taking BRILINTA too soon, have a higher risk of getting a blood clot in the stent, having a heart attack, or dying. If you stop BRILINTA because of bleeding, or for other reasons, your risk of a heart attack or stroke may increase. Tell all your doctors and dentists that you are taking BRILINTA. To decrease your risk of bleeding, your doctor may instruct you to stop taking BRILINTA 5 days before you have surgery. Your doctor should tell you when to start taking BRILINTA again, as soon as possible after surgery.
Take BRILINTA and aspirin exactly as instructed by your doctor. In most cases, you should not take a dose of aspirin higher than 100 mg daily because it can affect how well BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that contain aspirin. Do not take new medicines that contain aspirin.
Do not take BRILINTA if you have a history of bleeding in the brain, are bleeding now, or are allergic to ticagrelor or any of the ingredients in BRILINTA.
Slow heart rhythm has been reported with BRILINTA.
BRILINTA can cause serious side effects, including bleeding, shortness of breath, and irregular breathing. Call your doctor if you have new or unexpected shortness of breath or irregular breathing, or any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. Your doctor can decide what treatment is needed.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. BRILINTA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You should not breastfeed while being treated with BRILINTA.
Please read Medication Guide and Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA.
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