In general, Medicare plans do not cover this drug. This drug
will likely be quite expensive and you may want to consider
using a GoodRx discount instead of Medicare to find the best
price for this prescription.
How much is my penicillamine co-pay with Medicare?
It depends. Which coverage stage are you in? Click on a tab below…
Deductible
Typical
Donut Hole
Post-Donut Hole
Co-Pay Range
$157 – $1452
In the Deductible co-pay stage, you are responsible for the full
cost of your prescriptions. Your Medicare deductible cannot
exceed $360 in 2016.
Co-Pay Range
$39 – $1452
In the Typical co-pay stage, your deductible has been satisfied,
and Medicare pays the majority of your drug costs.
Co-Pay Range
$91 – $1452
In the Donut Hole (also called the Coverage Gap) stage, you’ll
pay more for your prescriptions. In 2016, the Donut Hole begins
once you’ve spent $3,310 in one year.
Co-Pay Range
$3 – $1452
In the Post-Donut Hole (also called Catastrophic Coverage) stage,
Medicare will cover most of your drug costs. In 2016, this stage
begins once you have spent $4,850.
Want an exact price for your co-pay?
Ways to Save on Cuprimine
Here are some ways that may lower the cost of your
penicillamine prescription.
Instead of Medicare, Use a Coupon
If your Medicare co-pay is higher than $773.55, you can save money by using a GoodRx coupon instead.
Medicare prices are provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
They are accurate as-of April 2020 and the information may be updated. If you
encounter any issues, please let us know.
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