Allzital, Tencon
Butalbital Acetaminophen, Bupap
Bupap is a branded-generic medication that’s prescribed for treating headaches. Bupap isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of Bupap with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Bupap is a branded-generic medication that’s prescribed for treating headaches. Bupap isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of Bupap with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 50-325MG Tablet
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Dena Westphalen, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on January 8, 2024
Bupap is a branded-generic medication that’s prescribed for treating headaches. Bupap isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of Bupap with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bupap for treating the symptoms of tension headaches.
Read on to learn about Bupap and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Bupap, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of Bupap
Like other medications, the cost of Bupap can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
To find out how much Bupap costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, read the “Coupons for Bupap” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Bupap
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Bupap. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.
Available app for coupons
To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.
Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for Bupap
Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:
- Prior authorization. If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of Bupap. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Bupap. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
- Savings accounts. If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.
If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.
If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.
Generics vs. brand-names
Generics vs. brand-names
Bupap is a branded-generic medication. Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active ingredients. But branded-generic drugs are given a proprietary name by the drugmaker. It’s not available in a brand-name version. The active ingredients in Bupap are butalbital and acetaminophen.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) Bupap is based on the brand-name medication Fiorcet, which is no longer available. Fiorcet contained butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine. Bupap contains butalbital and acetaminophen but doesn’t include caffeine.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
FAQ
Common questions about Bupap and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Bupap.
Is Bupap covered by Medicare?
Possibly. Whether your Medicare plan covers Bupap will depend on your specific plan. If you have questions about your Medicare plan covering Bupap, contact your insurance plan provider. They’ll be able to help you understand your coverage and cost of Bupap.
Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs?
Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.
Makers of a brand-name drug can sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions. A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.)
This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. So, they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.
If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
What to ask
What to ask about Bupap
This article provides cost information related to Bupap. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Bupap.
If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.
Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:
- Does my insurance cover Bupap and how much will I have to pay?
- Are there other lower cost options to treat my condition?
- Will my cost be lowered if I get a higher quantity of Bupap?
Resources
Resources
- Bupap. (2020). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/30e483da-eaf1-4c73-9fed-333337f9ba86/spl-doc
- Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
Disclaimer: Optum Perks 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.
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