The price you pay for Litfulo may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the cost of Litfulo.

Several factors can affect the price you’ll pay for Litfulo, including:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • available financial assistance for Litfulo (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

Litfulo may need to be purchased through a specialty pharmacy authorized to carry specialty drugs. This type of drug may be costly or require help from healthcare professionals to be taken safely and effectively. For more details about how to obtain Litfulo talk with your doctor.

To find out the cost of Litfulo for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. This section also has information about how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.

Coupons and savings

To save money on your Litfulo prescription, explore these Optum Perks coupons.

Litfulo only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available in a generic version. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication but tends to cost less.

Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?

Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug exclusively for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.

If you take Litfulo long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:

  • Look into getting a 90-day supply: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Litfulo if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of the drug. If you’re interested in a 90-day supply of Litfulo, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you need financial support to pay for Litfulo or help understanding your insurance coverage, assistance is available. For example:

  • A program called Pfizer Dermatology Patient Access is available for Litfulo. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 1-833-956-DERM (1-833-956-3376) or visit the program website.
  • Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:

The price you pay for Litfulo can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan and your insurance coverage (if you have it).

To find out how much you’ll pay for Litfulo, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about Litfulo’s cost.

Where can I buy Litfulo? Can I buy Litfulo online?

Litfulo is available only through specific specialty pharmacies. If you and your doctor decide you’ll start Litfulo treatment, your doctor will send your prescription to one of these specialty pharmacies. Then, the pharmacy will contact you for your insurance information, to set up delivery, and to collect applicable copays.

To find out more about this process, talk with your doctor.

What’s the cost of Litfulo without insurance vs. with insurance?

The cost of Litfulo without insurance versus with insurance can vary based on several factors.

Some factors that may affect your cost of Litfulo without insurance include:

  • your treatment plan and dosage
  • the quantity of Litfulo you receive (such as a 30-day or 90-day supply)
  • any savings programs you qualify for

The same factors affect your cost of the drug if you’re paying through insurance. But in addition, your cost with insurance may depend on:

To find out more about your cost with and without insurance, check with your doctor or pharmacist. You can also check with your insurance provider if you have one.

You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and take Litfulo.

If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Litfulo. This means the company and your doctor will discuss the drug in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether Litfulo is covered.

If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Litfulo requires prior authorization.

Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.