Buspirone cost and coupons

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

Cost of buspirone

Like other medications, the cost of buspirone 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 buspirone 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 buspirone

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

Visit this page to access Optum Perks coupons and get price estimates for buspirone when you use the coupons. These coupons 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.

Common questions about buspirone and cost

Here are some common questions about buspirone and their answers. 

Does buspirone 5 mg cost less than buspirone 15 mg?

Possibly. The strength of a drug can affect its cost. Buspirone oral tablet comes in several strengths, including:

• 5 milligrams (mg)
• 10 mg
• 15 mg
• 30 mg

The price for each of these strengths can vary.

Insurance coverage may affect the cost of a medication, too. Insurance plans vary in how they cover a drug and the copay they charge for it.

Call your insurance provider or pharmacy to find out how much you can expect to pay for buspirone.

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 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 buspirone

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 buspirone. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for buspirone. 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 buspirone 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

Buspirone 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.) Buspirone is based on the brand-name version Buspar, 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 buspirone

This article provides cost information related to buspirone. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. You’ll find a link to coupons for buspirone 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:

• Would it cost less if I get a higher strength of buspirone oral tablet, but I split the tablets to take the correct dose?
• Is my copay different for different strengths of buspirone oral tablet?
• Are there lower cost drugs available to treat my condition?

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.