Tadalafil cost and coupons

Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tadalafil to:

• improve exercise ability in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
• treat erectile dysfunction (ED)
• treat signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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

Price of tadalafil

Like other medications, the cost of tadalafil 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 tadalafil 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 tadalafil

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

Visit this page to access Optum Perks coupons and get price estimates for tadalafil 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 tadalafil and cost

Here are some common questions about tadalafil and their answers. 

Does tadalafil 20 mg cost more than tadalafil 5 mg?

It’s possible. Tadalafil’s cost may change if your doctor prescribes a different strength of the drug.

There are other factors that can affect the cost of tadalafil, too. The price you pay depends on your insurance coverage, if you have it. It also depends on where you fill your prescription, and whether you are eligible for any discounts.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about tadalafil’s cost. And to learn more about the drug’s strengths and dosages, see this article.

Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drug?

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 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 tadalafil

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

Tadalafil is a generic medication. The brand-name versions of this drug are Cialis, Adcirca, Tadliq, and Alyq.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. An active drug is the ingredient that makes medication work. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re considered as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

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

What to ask about tadalafil

This article provides cost information related to tadalafil. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. You’ll find a link to coupons for tadalafil 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 tadalafil affect the cost?
• Are there other less expensive drugs that could treat my condition?
• Can I use a coupon card to pay for tadalafil if I have prescription insurance?

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.