Ampicillin
Ampicillin is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain bacterial infections. Ampicillin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of ampicillin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Ampicillin is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain bacterial infections. Ampicillin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of ampicillin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Capsule
- • 500mg
- • 14 Capsules
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Lee Holland, PharmD, MPH
Medically reviewed by Alex Brewer, PharmD, MBA
Updated on November 8, 2023
Ampicillin is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain bacterial infections. Ampicillin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of ampicillin 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 ampicillin to treat several types of bacterial infections. These include infections of the urinary and genital system, lungs, gut, and others.
Read on to learn about ampicillin and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about ampicillin, including its uses, refer to this overview article.
Cost
Cost of Ampicillin
Like other medications, the cost of ampicillin can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- where you receive ampicillin injections (such as when you’re in the hospital)
To find out how much ampicillin 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 ampicillin” section.
Coupons
Coupons for ampicillin
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of ampicillin. 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 ampicillin
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 ampicillin. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for ampicillin. 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 ampicillin injections may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because ampicillin injection doses are given by a doctor or another healthcare professional. 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 your insurance coverage, 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
Ampicillin is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.
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.) The brand-name version of ampicillin 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 version.
FAQ
Common questions about ampicillin and cost
Here are some common questions about ampicillin and their answers.
Does the ampicillin 500 mg oral capsule cost less than the injection form of the drug?
Yes, the cost of a single ampicillin capsule is lower than the cost of a single injection. However, different forms of ampicillin are used to treat different types of infections. Injections are sometimes needed for infections that don’t respond to other medications.
If you would like to know more about what form of ampicillin is best for you, talk with your doctor.
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 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.
What to ask
What to ask about ampicillin
This article provides cost information related to ampicillin. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for ampicillin.
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 ampicillin prescription cost less if I use a coupon versus my insurance?
- Where can I find help if I can’t afford my medication?
- Will my prescribed dosage impact the cost of the drug?
Resources
Resources
- Ampicillin- ampicillin capsule. (2023). hyperlinkhttps://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/4134cd79-c895-4e6e-b1d5-8e01c38bf2d1/spl-doced URL
- Ampicillin- ampicillin sodium injection, powder, for solution. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/06ca924c-5f3a-4924-90f4-5ba623daaa0e/spl-doc
- Food and Drug Administration. (2023). 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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