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DOXORUBICIN is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat many kinds of cancer like leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and Wilms' tumor. It is also used to treat bladder cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, and thyroid cancer. Compare anthracyclines.
Doxorubicin Medicare Coverage
Overview
Does Medicare cover doxorubicin?
No.
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 doxorubicin 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
$12
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
$12
In the Typical co-pay stage, your deductible has been satisfied,
and Medicare pays the majority of your drug costs.
Co-Pay Range
$12
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
$12
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 Doxorubicin
Here are some ways that may lower the cost of your doxorubicin prescription.
Instead of Medicare, Use a Coupon
If your Medicare co-pay is higher than $10.38, you can save money by using a GoodRx coupon instead.
Patient Assistance Program
Call to get more information on how they can financially assist you with your prescription.
Find Your Doxorubicin Medicare Co-Pay
Here are average co-pays for some of the most popular Medicare plans. Be sure to add your plan to see your specific co-pay. If a price is shown in red, GoodRx has found discount prices that are lower than your Medicare co-pay.
Average Co-Pay for 1 vial (5ml) of doxorubicin 2mg/ml
Don't see your Medicare plan above?
Find and configure your plan to see exact co-pay prices for your meds.
Medicare prices are provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
They are accurate as-of January 2017 and the information may be updated. If you
encounter any issues, please let us know.
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