The cost for Krystexxa intravenous solution (8 mg/mL) is around $25,950 for a supply of 1 milliliter(s), depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
How much does KRYSTEXXA cost?
Krystexxa costs about $5,000 per month. Becker said patients whose symptoms improved with the injections could probably go back on cheaper medications -- but it's not clear yet how long most patients would have to get the injections first.Aug 19, 2011
What is the generic name for KRYSTEXXA?
Pegloticase is an enzyme that metabolizes uric acid into a harmless chemical that is eliminated from the body in urine. Pegloticase is used to treat chronic gout. Pegloticase is usually given after other gout medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptomstreatment of symptomsSymptomatic treatment: Therapy that eases the symptoms without addressing the basic cause of the disease. For example, symptomatic treatment of advanced lung cancer that has spread (metastasized) beyond the lung is designed to decrease the pain and other symptoms but not to eradicate the disease.https://www.rxlist.com › symptomatic_treatment › definitionMedical Definition of Symptomatic treatment - RxList.
How often do you take KRYSTEXXA?
KRYSTEXXA works best when taken every two weeks. It's important to stay on track and not miss an appointment.
How expensive is KRYSTEXXA?
Krystexxa costs about $5,000 per month. Becker said patients whose symptoms improved with the injections could probably go back on cheaper medications -- but it's not clear yet how long most patients would have to get the injections first.Aug 19, 2011
How long does it take KRYSTEXXA to work?
Robert: “How long does KRYSTEXXA take to work?” Specialist: “KRYSTEXXA is taken every two weeks for about 6 months and can start dissolving years of gout buildup within 24 hours of the first treatment.”