How much is brilinta?

How much does Brilinta cost (U.S.)?

Brilinta (ticagrelor) pricing varies a lot by the dose and whether you have insurance. The cash price can be several hundred dollars per month, but the exact total depends on your local pharmacy price and your plan’s copay/coinsurance.

If you want the most up-to-date price for your exact strength (for example, 60 mg or 90 mg) and your pharmacy/city, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug pricing information here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (search for “Brilinta”).

What affects Brilinta’s price the most?

The biggest drivers are usually:
- Dose/strength (different tablet strengths)
- Quantity dispensed (30-day vs 90-day fills)
- Insurance status (copay vs coinsurance vs cash pay)
- Pharmacy (major chains vs local pharmacies)
- Any manufacturer discount or patient-assistance availability

How to estimate your out-of-pocket cost quickly

Ask your pharmacy for:
1) The price for your exact Brilinta strength (60 mg or 90 mg)
2) Your copay with your insurance card (or the cash price if you don’t use insurance)
3) Whether a 90-day supply is available under your plan

If you share your dose (60 mg vs 90 mg) and whether you have insurance, I can help you narrow down what you should expect to pay.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Brilinta?

There are other antiplatelet options depending on why you’re taking Brilinta (recent heart attack, stent placement, etc.). Your clinician/pharmacist can tell you whether an alternative is appropriate for your situation and what it would cost relative to Brilinta.

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