Chlorpromazine
Chlorpromazine (klor PROE ma zeen) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain mental health disorders and other conditions. Chlorpromazine is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of chlorpromazine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Chlorpromazine (klor PROE ma zeen) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain mental health disorders and other conditions. Chlorpromazine is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of chlorpromazine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 25mg
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Sarah Lewis, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD
Updated on January 25, 2024
Chlorpromazine (klor PROE ma zeen) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain mental health disorders and other conditions. Chlorpromazine is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of chlorpromazine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved chlorpromazine for:
- acute intermittent porphyria (a rare genetic condition that can cause stomach and nerve problems)
- hiccups that won’t go away
- certain mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- nausea and vomiting
- nervousness or restlessness before surgery
- tetanus (a serious infection affecting nerves and muscles), along with other treatments
Read on to learn about chlorpromazine and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about chlorpromazine, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of chlorpromazine
Like other medications, the cost of chlorpromazine can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of chlorpromazine injection
To find out how much chlorpromazine 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 “Coupons for chlorpromazine” section.
Coupons
Coupons for chlorpromazine
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of chlorpromazine oral tablet or concentrate. The Optum Perks coupons above 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.
Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for chlorpromazine
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 chlorpromazine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for chlorpromazine. 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 chlorpromazine injection may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of chlorpromazine injection. 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. (You may get chlorpromazine oral tablet or concentrate from your pharmacy. In this case, your pharmacist would bill your prescription drug coverage, if you have it.) If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
- A 3-month supply: If you’re taking chlorpromazine 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.
- Savings accounts: If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.
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
Generics vs. brand-names
Chlorpromazine is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.
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.) Chlorpromazine is based on the brand-name version Thorazine, 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.
FAQ
Common questions about chlorpromazine and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about chlorpromazine.
Is chlorpromazine covered by Medicare?
Yes, Medicare prescription drug plans are likely to cover chlorpromazine. The price you pay for drugs with Medicare prescription drug plans depends on the drug’s tier or level. Plans divide drugs into tiers based on how much you will pay. In general, drugs in higher tiers cost more than drugs in lower tiers. Each plan has its own tier system.
If you have a Medicare prescription drug plan, contact your plan provider to find out how much you’ll pay for chlorpromazine.
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 without anyone else making their drug. 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, which have already been tested. 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 chlorpromazine
This article provides cost information related to chlorpromazine. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for chlorpromazine.
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:
- Are there low cost drugs that could treat my condition?
- Does the dosage form of chlorpromazine affect the cost?
- What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
Resources
Resources
- Chlorpromazine hydrochloride injection, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/310d161e-c4db-49e8-8665-d1a6d4e11320/spl-doc
- Chlorpromazine hydrochloride oral concentrate, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/9398a0b4-e08b-4eb7-9f31-97d4f384427a/spl-doc
- Chlorpromazine hydrochloride tablets, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/d58570a0-58b0-4662-b2ad-aa8d1463b4c1/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
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.
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