Rapamune Coupons & Prices

Rapamune FAQs

How much does Rapamune cost without insurance?

At most pharmacies, the full cash price of Rapamune will be $186.79 for 7, 1MG Tablet. That same prescription will cost $68.21 for 30, 1mg Tablet of generic Rapamune using a SingleCare prescription savings card, which you can use at participating pharmacies.

How much does Rapamune cost with insurance?

Depending on your insurance plan, the copay cost of Rapamune will vary. With a SingleCare Rapamune coupon, you'll pay $68.21 for 30, 1mg Tablet of generic Rapamune, which may be lower than your copay. It's worth asking your pharmacist to compare that SingleCare cost to your copay so you get the lowest price.

Does Medicare cover Rapamune and how much does it cost?

Medicare prescription drug insurance plans usually do not provide coverage for brand-name Rapamune, but they generally pay for generic sirolimus.  Rapamune is considered a necessary part of transplant surgery and may instead be covered by Medicare Part B as a medical benefit. If Medicare Part B does not cover Rapamune, it will be covered by Medicare Part D. If you don't have Medicare coverage, consider using a SingleCare Rapamune coupon for your prescription. With SingleCare, the price of generic Rapamune is $68.21 for 30, 1mg Tablet.

Is there a generic of Rapamune?

Rapamune is a brand-name prescription drug with the active ingredient sirolimus. Generic sirolimus is available from manufacturers such as Apotex, Zydus, and Amneal, among others.

What is Rapamune?

Rapamune is a brand-name drug that, in combination with cyclosporine and steroids, suppresses the immune system to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant. When tissue from one person is transplanted into another person, the body responds to it as a foreign object and mounts an immune response to it. Organ “rejection” happens when the immune system begins to damage the newly transplanted organ. Rapamune can be used in people who have had a kidney transplant, but should not be used in people who have had a liver or lung transplant. 

The active ingredient in Rapamune, sirolimus, weakens the immune system so that it doesn't reject the newly transplanted organ. Sirolimus partially shuts down the immune system by blocking chemicals in the body that activate white blood cells, the body's first line of defense against foreign tissues. Your doctor will determine how long you need to take Rapamune.

Rapamune is first administered right after transplant surgery. Rapamune is taken along with cyclosporine and a steroid, at first, but the regimen may vary after several months, depending on risk.  Rapamune is also used to treat a lung disease called lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Before taking Rapamune, talk to your doctor about your medical conditions and history, and all of the drugs you take, including prescription and OTC drugs, and vitamins or supplements.

What are the side effects of Rapamune?

Rapamune suppresses the immune system, the first line of defense against infections. So Rapamune lowers the body's ability to prevent or fight infections, putting patients at a higher risk of infections, including severe and life-threatening infections. These infections can include a viral infection that may cause kidney transplant failure or a brain infection that can cause disability or death. Immune suppression also increases the risk of certain types of cancer, such as skin cancer or lymphoma.

Other side effects include diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, muscle or joint pain, mouth sores, constipation, pimples, swelling, and nosebleeds. Allergic reactions are rare. If you have symptoms of hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, get emergency medical attention right away. Tell your doctor immediately if you have flu symptoms or a fever, burning upon urination, skin lesions, mental status changes, vision problems, weakness on one side of the body, pain around the transplant site, or problems with speech or walking. 

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Consult with your prescribing physician about possible side effects before starting on Rapamune.

Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional for additional information and medical advice regarding side effects or drug interactions.