Current Yervoy Discounts Through Manufacturer Programs
Bristol Myers Squibb offers the Yervoy Co-Pay Solutions program, which provides up to $25,000 per year in co-pay assistance for eligible commercially insured patients. This covers out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance until the cap is reached.[1]
Who Qualifies for the Full $25,000 Cap?
Eligibility requires U.S. residency, commercial insurance (not government plans like Medicare or Medicaid), and household income up to 8 times the federal poverty level (around $127,600 for a family of 4 in 2024). Patients must not have previously participated in the program for the drug.[1]
Discounts for Uninsured or Underinsured Patients
Uninsured patients may access Yervoy through the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, offering the drug free if income is at or below 2.5 times the federal poverty level (about $39,250 for a family of 4). No dollar cap applies—it's full supply as needed while eligible.[1]
How Discounts Compare to List Price
Yervoy's wholesale acquisition cost is about $34,000 per single-dose vial (depending on strength). The $25,000 co-pay cap can reduce effective patient costs to near zero for many, but it doesn't cover non co-pay expenses like premiums.[2]
Other Ways to Lower Costs
- Patient Assistance Via Specialty Pharmacies: Programs like PAN Foundation or HealthWell Foundation offer grants up to $10,000-$15,000 per year for co-pays, often stackable with manufacturer aid if rules allow.
- 340B Program: Qualifying hospitals discount Yervoy up to 50% off list price for low-income patients.
- Biosimilar or Compounding Alternatives: No true biosimilars yet; patents expire around 2028-2030.[3]
For personalized quotes, check yervoycopaysolutions.com or call 1-855-4-YERVOY.[1]
[1]: Bristol Myers Squibb Yervoy Savings Card
[2]: Drugs.com Yervoy Pricing
[3]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Yervoy Patents