Amitriptyline cost and coupons

Read on to learn about amitriptyline and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about amitriptyline, including its uses, refer to this overview article.

Cost of amitriptyline

Like other medications, the cost of amitriptyline 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 amitriptyline 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 following section.

Coupons for amitriptyline

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of amitriptyline.

Visit this page to access Optum Perks coupons and get price estimates for amitriptyline when you use the coupons. These coupons can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with 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.

Common questions about amitriptyline and cost

Here are some common questions about amitriptyline and their answers. 

Do different strengths of amitriptyline, such as 10 mg or 25 mg, differ in cost?

Possibly. Amitriptyline oral tablet comes in several different strengths, including:

• 10 milligrams (mg)
• 25 mg
• 50 mg
• 75 mg
• 100 mg
• 150 mg

The strength of amitriptyline your doctor prescribes may affect the drug’s price. Insurance coverage is another factor that determines the cost. Insurance plans can vary in the way they cover drugs and the copays they charge.

Contact your insurance provider or talk with someone at your pharmacy to learn more. They can help you determine how much you’ll pay for your amitriptyline prescription.

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 drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.)

This competition may help keep the costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs 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.

Cost considerations for amitriptyline

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 amitriptyline. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for amitriptyline. 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.
• A 3-month supply. If you’re taking amitriptyline long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.

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

Amitriptyline is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.) Amitriptyline is based on the brand-name version Elavil, which is no longer available.

Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

What to ask about amitriptyline

This article provides cost information related to amitriptyline. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. You’ll find a link to coupons for amitriptyline near the beginning of this article.

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:

• What is my copay for amitriptyline?
• How does the cost of amitriptyline compare with that of other drugs for my condition?
• What are my treatment options if I can’t afford this medication?

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.