Prostate Cancer Medications

BICALUTAMIDE treats prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effect of testosterone and other hormones in your body, which may slow or stop cancer cells from spreading or growing.

ABIRATERONE treats prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.

LEUPROLIDE reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.

FLUTAMIDE treats prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effect of testosterone and other hormones in your body, which may slow or stop cancer cells from spreading or growing.

Taxotere (docetaxel) is used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, and stomach cancer. Taxotere is a Microtubule Inhibitor, which works by stopping cancer cell growth and preventing the spread of the cells. The most common form of Taxotere is a 20mg/ml vial. It's also available in a 80mg/4ml vial. Taxotere is available as generic docetaxel. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.

Firmagon (degarelix) is used to treat prostate cancer. Firmagon is a gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonist, which works by blocking the pituary gland from making certain hormones. The most common form of Firmagon is a 80mg kit. It is also available as a 240mg kit. There are currently no generic alternatives for Firmagon. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.

ESTRAMUSTINE treats prostate cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

NILUTAMIDE treats prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effect of testosterone and other hormones in your body, which may slow or stop cancer cells from spreading or growing.

Docivyx is part of the Microtubule Inhibitors class and treats Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach Cancer and other conditions. Microtubule inhibitors are used to treat ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, kaposi's sarcoma, and prostate cancer. They work by stopping cancer cell growth and preventing the spread of the cells. Docivyx is only available as a brand name drug.

GOSERELIN treats prostate cancer and breast cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormones testosterone and estrogen in the body. This prevents prostate and breast cancer cells from spreading or growing. It may also be used to treat endometriosis. This is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen your body makes, which reduces heavy bleeding and pain. It can also be used to help thin the lining of the uterus before a surgery used to prevent or reduce heavy periods.

LEUPROLIDE reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.

The average list price of Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate) is $3,460.72, but your out of pocket cost will likely be less if you have insurance. Lupron Depot is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans. This drug is also a HCP-administered drug, meaning you may have to go to your physician’s office or another clinic to receive your medication. There may be additional administration costs as well. Refer to the Key Takeaways for additional information on Lupron Depot and check our savings tips for other ways to reduce your cost. A generic version of Lupron Depot is not yet available.

TRIPTORELIN reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.

DENOSUMAB prevents weakened bones caused by cancer. It may also be used to treat noncancerous bone tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. It can also be used to treat high calcium levels in the blood caused by cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes bones to break down quickly. This slows down the release of calcium from bones, which lowers calcium levels in your blood. It also makes your bones stronger and less likely to break (fracture).

Illuccix is part of the Radiopharmaceutical class and treats Prostate Cancer. Radiopharmaceuticals are used to diagnose conditions and treat certain kinds of cancer. Illuccix is only available as a brand name drug.

Locametz is part of the Radiopharmaceutical class and treats Prostate Cancer. Radiopharmaceuticals are used to diagnose conditions and treat certain kinds of cancer. Locametz is only available as a brand name drug.

CABAZITAXEL treats prostate cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

LEUPROLIDE reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.

RADIUM 223 DICHLORIDE treats prostate cancer. It works by releasing energy (radiation) to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

SIPULEUCEL-T is a vaccine for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is made from cells in your immune system.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

The average list price of Pluvicto (Lutetium LU 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan) is $45,517.50, but your out of pocket cost will likely be less if you have insurance. Pluvicto is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans. This drug is also a HCP-administered drug, meaning you may have to go to your physician’s office or another clinic to receive your medication. There may be additional administration costs as well. Refer to the Key Takeaways for additional information on Pluvicto and check our savings tips for other ways to reduce your cost. A generic version of Pluvicto is not yet available.

NIRAPARIB; ABIRATERONE treats prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. It also blocks a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.

Beizray is part of the Microtubule Inhibitors class and treats Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach Cancer and other conditions. Microtubule inhibitors are used to treat ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, kaposi's sarcoma, and prostate cancer. They work by stopping cancer cell growth and preventing the spread of the cells. Beizray is only available as a brand name drug.

APALUTAMIDE treats prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effect of testosterone and other hormones in your body, which may slow or stop cancer cells from spreading or growing.

Lynparza (olaparib) is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer. Lynparza is a PARP Inhibitor, which works by preventing tumor DNA repair to kill the cancer cells.The most common form of Lynparza is a bottle of 150mg tablets. It is also available as bottles of 100mg tablets and bottles of 50mg tablets. There are currently no generic alternatives for Lynparza. It may be covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.