Chloroprocaine
Generic Nesacaine-mpf
Chloroprocaine (klor oh PROE kane) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for local anesthesia. The brand-name versions of this drug are Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF. Another brand-name version, Iheezo, is prescribed as topical anesthesia for procedures to the eye. The cost of chloroprocaine with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Chloroprocaine (klor oh PROE kane) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for local anesthesia. The brand-name versions of this drug are Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF. Another brand-name version, Iheezo, is prescribed as topical anesthesia for procedures to the eye. The cost of chloroprocaine with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
- Generic
- • Solution
- • 20ml of 3pct
- • 1 Vial
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Malini Ghoshal, RPh, MS
Medically reviewed by Bryson Russell PharmD, MHSA, MSc
Updated on January 16, 2024
Chloroprocaine (klor oh PROE kane) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for local anesthesia. The brand-name versions of this drug are Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF. Another brand-name version, Iheezo, is prescribed as topical anesthesia for procedures to the eye. The cost of chloroprocaine with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Read on to learn about chloroprocaine and cost. You’ll also find suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about chloroprocaine, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of chloroprocaine
Like other medications, the cost of chloroprocaine can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- whether chloroprocaine is covered under your medical insurance or your prescription benefit
- the cost of visiting a healthcare professional to receive doses of chloroprocaine
To find out how much chloroprocaine costs, ask your doctor, or insurance provider.
Coupons
Coupons for medications
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However, coupons aren’t available for medications, such as chloroprocaine, that are only given by a healthcare professional.
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Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for chloroprocaine
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 chloroprocaine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for chloroprocaine. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you’re given the medication 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 chloroprocaine may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of chloroprocaine. 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 contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.
If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor know. They may suggest ways to obtain health insurance coverage.
Generics vs. brand-names
Generics vs. brand-names
Chloroprocaine is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:
Form | Generic available | Brand available | Brand name |
---|---|---|---|
solution for injection | ✓ | ✓ | Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF |
topical ophthalmic gel | ✓ | Iheezo |
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what 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.
Before your procedure, ask your doctor whether generic chloroprocaine or a brand-name version will be prescribed for you. Keep in mind that only a brand-name version, Iheezo, is available for topical ophthalmic use. The hospital or health system may have a financial representative who can discuss possible costs with you.
FAQ
Common questions about chloroprocaine and cost
Here are some common questions about chloroprocaine and their answers.
Is chloroprocaine covered by Medicare?
Possibly. Chloroprocaine is given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or outpatient surgery setting. For this reason, chloroprocaine may be covered under your medical plan instead of your drug plan.
Keep in mind that your plan may have prior authorization requirements before it will cover chloroprocaine. (See the “Insurance and other considerations” section above for more information.)
If you have questions about this, you can ask your doctor or your plan administrator.
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 ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.)
This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active ingredients 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 or pharmacist.
What to ask
What to ask about chloroprocaine
This article provides cost information related to chloroprocaine. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupon information. However, coupons aren’t available for medications, such as chloroprocaine, that are only given by a healthcare professional.
If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor. You can also contact your insurance company.
Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:
- How does the cost of chloroprocaine injection compare with the cost of brand-name Nesacaine injection?
- Does the cost of chloroprocaine injection depend on my dosage?
- What are my options if I can’t afford chloroprocaine?
Resources
Resources
- Chloroprocaine HCl injection solution, USP. (2019). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/9611d194-b6dd-93f4-e053-2a95a90a1816/spl-doc
- Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Iheezo (chloroprocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel) 3%, for topical ophthalmic use. (2022). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/216227Orig1s000Corrected_lbl.pdf
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