Gilenya Coupons & Prices

Gilenya FAQs

How much does Gilenya cost with insurance?

Copay costs of Gilenya will vary depending on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Gilenya costs. To save money on Gilenya, compare your insurance copay to SingleCare’s discount. You may save considerably with SingleCare.

Does Medicare cover Gilenya and how much does it cost?

Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance plans usually provide coverage for Gilenya. The good news is that Novartis, the manufacturer of Gilenya, provides $0 copay assistance for patients on Medicare Part D. If you are not on a Medicare drug plan or you don't have coverage with your current Medicare plan, look into using a SingleCare Gilenya coupon for your prescription. With SingleCare, the price of Gilenya is $166.95 for 30, 0.5mg capsules.

Is there a generic of Gilenya?

Gilenya is a brand-name prescription drug. The only generic version available in the United States is manufactured by Rising.

What is Gilenya?

Gilenya is a brand-name prescription drug prescribed to patients as young as 10 with recurring multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which the immune system attacks nerve cells in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. The swelling caused by the immune reaction destroys the outer protective layer of nerve cells, called the myelin sheath. As the myelin degenerates, nerves no longer send signals correctly and eventually die. Scar tissue (sclerosis) replaces the dead nerve tissue.

While the exact mechanism is not well understood, fingolimod, the active ingredient in Gilenya, is believed to prevent MS attacks by blocking the ability of white blood cells to cross over into the central nervous system.

Gilenya is taken as a capsule daily. Because Gilenya slows down the heart, the first dose is always carefully monitored. An electrocardiogram (EEG) is taken immediately before the first dose and at the end of the observation period.

What are the side effects of Gilenya?

Gilenya suppresses the immune system, so Gilenya lowers the body's ability to prevent or fight infections while on the drug and for two months following its discontinuation. Patients on Gilenya are at a higher risk for infection and cancers.

Common side effects of Gilenya include, but are not limited to, headache, flu, diarrhea, back pain, cough, stuffy nose, and feeling tired. The most serious side effects of Gilenya include liver problems, slow heartbeat, heart problems, and high blood pressure.

Allergic reactions are rare. If you experience any allergic reactions to Gilenya, such as rash, itching, hives, or wheezing, talk to your physician.