Cyclobenzaprine cost and coupons

Cyclobenzaprine comes in these forms: Oral tablet and extended-release oral capsule.

Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved cyclobenzaprine to help relieve muscle spasms related to muscle injuries or painful muscle conditions. It’s used along with physical therapy and rest.

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

Cost of cyclobenzaprine

Like other medications, the cost of cyclobenzaprine can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• your treatment plan

To find out how much cyclobenzaprine 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 cyclobenzaprine

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

Visit these pages to access Optum Perks coupons and get price estimates for cyclobenzaprine when you use the coupons.

• Cyclobenzaprine, Cyclobenzaprine ER, Fexmid
• Cyclobenzaprine ER, Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid

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.

Cost considerations for cyclobenzaprine

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 cyclobenzaprine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for cyclobenzaprine. 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.
• Insurance coverage. Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of cyclobenzaprine may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because cyclobenzaprine doses are given by a doctor or another healthcare professional. The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan and whether you receive the doses at your doctor’s clinic or a hospital. If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.

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

Cyclobenzaprine is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:

* With ER tablet, the drug releases into your body slowly over time.

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

If your doctor has prescribed cyclobenzaprine but you’re interested in taking Amrix, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.

To learn how the cost of cyclobenzaprine compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

Common questions about cyclobenzaprine and cost

Here are some common questions about cyclobenzaprine and their answers.  

Does cyclobenzaprine 5 mg cost less than cyclobenzaprine 10 mg?

It’s possible. Cyclobenzaprine oral tablets come in strengths of 5 milligrams (5 mg), 7.5 mg, and 10 mg.

Usually, the 5-mg strength oral tablets cost less than the 10-mg tablets. But your cost will depend on the pharmacy you use and your insurance plan.

Talk with your pharmacist or insurance provider for the exact price you’ll pay for different strengths of cyclobenzaprine.

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.

What to ask about cyclobenzaprine

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

• Does cost vary based on the form of cyclobenzaprine prescribed?
• If I can’t afford my medication, what other options do I have?
• What is the cost difference between the generic and brand-name versions of cyclobenzaprine?

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.