Prolia ® can be obtained through a specialty pharmacy or retail pharmacy: Pharmacy fills the prescription. Patient pays cost-sharing under the pharmacy benefit or Medicare Part D. Patient brings their Prolia ® to your office or treatment site for injection by a healthcare provider.
One may also ask, do you need to take vitamin D with Prolia?
You should take calcium and vitamin D as your doctor tells you to while you receive Prolia®. After your treatment with Prolia® is stopped, or if you skip or delay taking a dose, your risk for breaking bones, including bones in your spine, is increased.
Also, does Prolia have to be administered by a doctor?
Denosumab injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected subcutaneously (under the skin) in your upper arm, upper thigh, or stomach area. It is usually injected by a doctor or nurse in a medical office or clinic. Denosumab injection (Prolia) is usually given once every 6 months.
How many years should you take Prolia?
Denosumab (brand name Prolia) is a medication used to treat severe osteoporosis. It works by turning off the natural process of breaking down and reabsorbing bones. It is administered through a shot twice per year for up to 10 years.
How much does Prolia cost at Walmart?
For every 1, 1ML of 60MG/ML Solution Prefilled Syringe, the average retail price of Prolia is around $1,764.15.
| Pharmacy | Prolia Retail Price | Prolia SingleCare Price |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | $1625.96 | $1382.90 |
| Walgreens | $1715.82 | $1451.75 |
How much should a Prolia shot cost?
The list price for Prolia® is $1,278.79* ,† per treatment every six months. Most patients do not pay the list price. Your actual cost will vary. Talk to your insurance provider.
Is Prolia worth the risk?
Are there any dangers of using this drug? Studies have found that Prolia is generally safe and effective to treat osteoporosis and certain types of bone loss. For example, in the studies, people taking Prolia for up to 8 years didn’t have significant side effects compared with people taking a placebo.
Is there a generic for Prolia?
Denosumab is the generic name for the trade name drugs Prolia® or Xgeva®. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade names Prolia® or Xgeva® when referring to the generic drug name denosumab. Prolia® and Xgeva® are the same generic drug (denosumab).
What can I use instead of Prolia?
Are there alternatives to Reclast and Prolia for osteoporosis? There are several other medications that can be used to treat and/or prevent osteoporosis, such as: Other bisphosphonates besides Reclast: Examples of others include ibandronate (Boniva) and alendronate (Fosamax).
What is the safest injection for osteoporosis?
| Osteoporosis drugs compared | |
|---|---|
| Class | Drug |
| ibandronate (Boniva) | monthly tablet or injection every three months |
| risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia) | daily, weekly, or monthly tablet |
| zoledronic acid (Reclast) | yearly intravenous infusion |
What type of doctor prescribes Prolia?
Your own primary care doctor – whether an internist, orthopaedist, or gynecologist – is often the best person to treat you because she or he knows your medical history, your lifestyle, and your special needs.
Where do you get a Prolia shot?
The recommended dose of Prolia is 60 mg administered as a single subcutaneous injection once every 6 months. Administer Prolia via subcutaneous injection in the upper arm, the upper thigh, or the abdomen.
Who can administer Prolia?
The current U.S. Prescribing Information states that Prolia® (denosumab) should be administered by a healthcare provider. At this time, self-administration of Prolia® is not approved in the United States. However, administration by healthcare providers may be a challenge in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Why are doctors pushing Prolia?
Denosumab (Prolia) is recommended for people at high risk for fractures for whom other bone-loss treatments were ineffective or had intolerable side effects.
Why is Prolia not covered by insurance?
Because Prolia is a brand name drug with no generic equivalent, it typically falls under Tier 3 or 4. Consult your Medicare prescription drug plan’s formulary for more information.