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Sandostatin FAQs

How much does Sandostatin cost without insurance?

The retail price of Sandostatin is around $338.06 for uninsured customers. You may be able to pay a lower pricing of $41.21 per 10, 1ml of 100mcg/ml vials with a SingleCare Sandostatin coupon at participating pharmacies. 

How much does Sandostatin cost with insurance?

Your copay for Sandostatin with insurance will vary depending on your plan. The cost with a SingleCare savings card may be lower than your insurance copay, so ask your pharmacist to compare the price with a savings card or other options.

Does Medicare cover Sandostatin and how much does it cost?

Sandostatin may be covered by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. However, Sandostatin, and its generic version, octreotide acetate, are usually covered under Medicare Part B when administered in a hospital or outpatient setting. Patients without Medicare coverage who self-administer injections should consider bringing a SingleCare Sandostatin coupon to a participating pharmacy. With SingleCare, the price of Sandostatin could be only $41.21.

Is there a generic of Sandostatin?

Sandostatin is a brand-name prescription drug. The generic version of Sandostatin is octreotide acetate. Octreotide acetate is provided by manufacturers such as Fresenius Kabi, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Mylan, and others.

What is Sandostatin?

Sandostatin is a brand-name prescription drug prescribed to relieve watery diarrhea and flushing in patients with cancerous tumors, such as carcinoid tumors and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors. Sandostatin is also used to treat a rare condition, acromegaly, in which the pituitary gland secretes too much growth hormone in adults, resulting in swelling of the face, hands, and feet, among other symptoms.

Carcinoid tumors and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors are neuroendocrine tumors that first develop in the endocrine or nervous system. Carcinoid tumors typically appear in the intestines and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors are usually found in the pancreas. Both types of tumors can cause an overproduction of hormones and substances, which leads to diarrhea and facial flushing.

Acromegaly is a condition characterized by the pituitary gland secreting too much growth hormone. This condition can cause bones and body tissues to enlarge. It is usually diagnosed in adults, and it can cause symptoms that include enlarged or swollen hands or feet, difficulty sleeping, and changes in facial features, such as an enlarged jaw. Sandostatin is often prescribed when other treatments have failed, such as surgical removal of the pituitary gland, radiation treatment, or other drugs.

The active ingredient in Sandostatin, octreotide acetate, shuts down the secretion of growth hormone and slows down the production of gut hormones that can lead to watery diarrhea and other symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors.

Sandostatin is usually self-administered as a subcutaneous injection two to four times a day. Patients will start on Sandostatin, an immediate-release formula. After two weeks and the medication is working, the prescribing physician may administer a dose of Sandostatin LAR Depot, an intramuscular injection containing Sandostatin that is gradually absorbed into the body over four weeks. If Sandostatin is effective and tolerated well, it may be switched to Sandostatin LAR Depot, which can be injected every four weeks.

What are the side effects of Sandostatin?

The most common side effects of Sandostatin are injection site reactions, such as pain, irritation, redness, and swelling around the area of injection. Other side effects of Sandostatin include, but are not limited to, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, gas, bloating, headache, and dizziness. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience side effects, or if side effects persist or worsen. 

Serious side effects of Sandostatin include liver or gallbladder problems, an underactive thyroid, heart rhythm problems, inflammation of the pancreas, and decreased vitamin B12 levels. The use of Sandostatin may also cause changes in blood sugar levels, especially in those with diabetes. 

Allergic reactions are rare. Watch for signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, swelling of the face, or hives, and get medical help if you believe you are having an allergic reaction.

Consult a healthcare professional for other possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, precautions, and medical advice before using Sandostatin.