Do I qualify for the Epclusa copay card and how much can I save?

You may pay as little as $5 per copay for Epclusa for up to 6 months. To qualify, you'll need to have commercial (not government) insurance, be 18 years of age or older and a US citizen with a valid prescription. The maximum copay you can save with Epclusa over the 6 months is 25% of the catalog price for 3 bottles of Epclusa with no monthly limit.

Savings amounts will vary based on your benefit plan.

For more information, see: Epclusa Prices, Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs.

More specifically, you must:

• be a US citizen 18 years of age or older (or signing up for a coupon on behalf of an eligible minor).
• have commercial prescription insurance, such as that provided by your employer or that you bought on The Healthcare Marketplace
• have a valid prescription for Epclusa that will be dispensed in the US, Puerto Rico or US territories.

In addition, your prescriptions cannot be paid for by any state or federally funded program, like Medicare or Medicaid.

To find out if you qualify for the Epclusa coupon card and how much you can save, call the Support Path program from Gilead at 1-855-769-7284 (1-855-7-MYPATH), 9AM to 8 PM ET, or fill out the online form at MySupportPath.com.

This card may help you pay for your out-of-pocket medication copay costs for Epclusa tablets (sofosbuvir 400 mg and velpatasvir 100 mg), which may vary based on your benefit.

Who can use the Epclusa coupon?

The Epclusa coupon card can be used by US citizens with commercial insurance who are 18 years of age or older, or enrolling on the behalf of a minor. Epclusa must be dispensed in the US, Puerto Rico or US territories.

You must have commercial insurance and a valid prescription for an approved use to use Epclusa copay coupon. Commercial insurance is the type usually provided by your employer or that you have purchased on your own from the Healthcare Marketplace. The Support Path program at 1-855-769-7284 can help you understand your benefit coverage.

The copay coupon card is not a form of insurance, is not valid with government insurance plans, and is not valid with a commercial or pharmacy benefit plan that prohibits use of the copay card or fully reimburses for the entire cost of the prescription. It is also not valid for cash-paying customers or uninsured patients. Ask your pharmacist if you have more questions.

If you start receiving government insurance plans after receiving the card, you must contact Gilead at 1-855-769-7284. You will no longer be eligible to use the copay coupon.

If you do not have a prescription yet, you can call 1-844-437-2587 (1-844-4-EPCLUSA) to learn about the available cost-saving options and the full terms of the Copay Coupon Terms and Conditions.

Can I get Epclusa if I have Medicare?

The Epclusa copay card is not valid for patients with government-sponsored insurance, such as that supplied through:

• Medicare
• Medicare Part D
• Medigap
• Medicaid
• Tricare
• Veterans Administration (VA)
• Dept of Defense (DOD)
• Puerto Rico Government Health Insurance Plan
• or any other state or federally-funded government healthcare plan.

However, there may be alternative financial options to help you afford this medicine. Contact the Support Path program from Gilead at 1-855-769-7284 (1-855-7-MYPATH), 9AM to 8 PM ET to learn more about these options.

Can I get the Epclusa copay card if I don’t have insurance?

Patients without insurance may be eligible for the copay card through the Support Path Epclusa Patient Assistance Program.

If you are being treated by a licensed healthcare provider in the United States who prescribed Epclusa, you may apply to the Epclusa Assistance Program. To be eligible, you meet the program’s requirements.

Call 1-855-769-7284 (1-855-7-MYPATH), 9AM to 8 PM ET to learn more and get the required paperwork to fill out. Once your form is reviewed, a program specialist will contact you directly.

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What is the cash price for Epclusa?

The cash price for brand name Epclusa oral tablets or pellets is around $26,250 for a 28-day supply, but most people do not pay this price. Contact the Path Program from Gilead at 1-855-769-7284 (1-855-7-MYPATH), 9AM to 8 PM ET to learn more about financial options.

Prices can vary based on your location, pharmacy or any coupons you may have. This price is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies. This price is not valid with an insurance plan.

Is there a generic for Epclusa and how much does it cost?

Yes, there is an authorized generic version of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir 400 mg/100 mg oral tablets, but not the oral pellets. The price for the authorized generic version is $8,169 for 28 tablets, but this may vary based on your pharmacy or any coupons you might use.

The Epclusa authorized generic is available from Asegua Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Gilead, the company that also makes Epclusa. It is the same treatment as brand name Epclusa but it comes with different packaging.

To determine if you are eligible for financial support for the authorized generic, contact the Support Path program at 1-855-769-7284 (1-855-7-MYPATH), 9AM to 8 PM ET. You can access the enrollment form at MySupportPath.com.

Why is Epclusa prescribed?

Epclusa is used to treat adult and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 infection:

• without cirrhosis (a serious liver disease) or with compensated cirrhosis (mild or no symptoms of cirrhosis).
• with decompensated cirrhosis (deteriorating cirrhosis with symptoms) for use in combination with ribavirin.

Epclusa is an oral antiviral medication approved to treat all six major forms of hepatitis C virus (HCV) that contains two active ingredients: sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. Sofosbuvir is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor and velpatasvir is an HCV NS5A inhibitor.

It’s is available as an oral tablet or oral pellets. The oral pellets may be easier for children to swallow.

Epclusa can cure hepatitis C virus (HCV) in many patients. It has a 98% overall cure rate in all 6 of the main types of hepatitis C. "Cure” means the Hep C virus is not detected in the blood when measured 3 months after treatment is completed.

Epclusa is manufactured by Gilead Sciences and was first approved by the FDA in June of 2016.

Learn more: How to take Epclusa, side effects, and warnings

This is not all the information you need to know about Epclusa for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Pricing and coupon terms may vary change or vary significantly. Review the full product information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.