Sertraline cost and coupons

Sertraline comes in these forms: tablet, capsule, and liquid solution. These forms are swallowed.

Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved sertraline for the following mental health conditions:

• depression in adults
• social anxiety disorder (SAD) in adults
• panic disorder in adults
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults
• premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in adults
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults and some children

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

Cost of sertraline

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

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the form of sertraline you take

To find out how much sertraline 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 sertraline

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

Visit this page to access Optum Perks coupons and get price estimates for sertraline 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.

Cost considerations for sertraline

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

Common questions about sertraline and cost

Here are some common questions about sertraline and their answers. 

Does sertraline 50 mg cost less than sertraline 100 mg?

Possibly. Different strengths of sertraline tablets may vary slightly in price. For example, the 25-milligram (mg) strength may cost slightly less than the 50-mg or 100-mg strength of sertraline.

Also, the cost of different strengths may depend on the form of sertraline your doctor prescribes. If they prescribe the capsule or liquid solution forms of sertraline, the price may be higher than the tablet form.

If you have insurance, the price you pay for sertraline tablet, capsule, or liquid solution may be less than without insurance.

To learn about the cost of different strengths of sertraline, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

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.

Generics vs. brand-names

Sertraline is a generic medication. The brand-name version of this drug is Zoloft.

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 thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

If your doctor has prescribed sertraline, but you’re interested in taking Zoloft, 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 sertraline compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

What to ask about sertraline

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

• Will my dosage of sertraline affect the cost?
• Will sertraline capsules cost more than tablets?
• I have trouble swallowing pills. Will my insurance cover the liquid solution?
• Are there other lower-cost drugs that could treat my condition?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my 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.