Amiloride Hydrochlorothiazide
Amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide (a MIL oh ride/hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain people with high blood pressure or heart failure. It isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of the drug, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide (a MIL oh ride/hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain people with high blood pressure or heart failure. It isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of the drug, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 5-50 Tablet
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Rachel Maynard, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS, MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on February 19, 2024
Amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide (a MIL oh ride/hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain people with high blood pressure or heart failure. It isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of the drug, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Cost
Cost of amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide
Like other medications, the cost of amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the quantity you’re prescribed
To find out how much amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide 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 amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide” section.
Coupons
Coupons for amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide. 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.
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Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide
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 amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide. 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: The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan. If you have questions about this, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
- A 3-month supply: If you’re taking amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide 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
Amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide 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.) Amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide is based on the brand-name versions Hydro-ride and Moduretic, which are no longer available.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as a brand-name version.
FAQ
Common questions about amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide.
Is amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide covered by Medicare?
It depends. Like other insurance plans, Medicare coverage of prescription drugs may vary based on your specific plan.
Each plan has its own drug list, also called a formulary. If amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide isn’t on your plan’s drug list, a different medication may be available to treat your condition.
The price you’ll pay can also depend on other factors, such as the pharmacy you use and whether you’ve paid your deductible for the year.
If you’d like to know more, talk with your insurance provider, 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 patent and 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 amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide
This article provides cost information related to amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide.
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 my insurance cover the cost of this drug?
- Is my prescription covered by Medicare?
- Is it safe to skip doses of my medication to save money?
- Are there other medications available to treat my condition that cost less?
- What options are available if I can’t afford my medication?
Resources
Resources
- Amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide- amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide tablet. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/6cb2beec-976f-4456-84a6-b025f75a913c/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
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