Anucort-hc, Hydrocortisone (supp), Hemmorex-hc, Anusol-hc (supp)

Introduction

Written by Alex Brewer, PharmD, MBA
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on March 1, 2024

Hemmorex-HC is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for hemorrhoids and certain conditions caused by inflammation. It’s available in a generic version called hydrocortisone. The cost of Hemmorex-HC with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Specifically, Hemmorex-HC is prescribed to treat:

• hemorrhoids
• prostate inflammation caused by radiation treatment
• ulcerative colitis (UC), together with other treatments for UC
• inflammation in the rectum and anus caused by other conditions or factors

Hemmorex-HC comes as a rectal suppository.

Read on to learn about Hemmorex-HC and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Hemmorex-HC, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Hemmorex-HC. This is because the drug has been available since before the FDA began its drug approval process. If you have questions about this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Cost of Hemmorex-HC

Like other medications, the cost of Hemmorex-HC can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the quantity prescribed

To find out how much Hemmorex-HC 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 Hemmorex-HC” section.

Coupons for Hemmorex-HC

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Hemmorex-HC. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs

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Insurance and other considerations for Hemmorex-HC

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 Hemmorex-HC. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Hemmorex-HC. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin using it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
• 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.

Brand names vs. generics

Hemmorex-HC is a brand-name medication. It’s available as a generic version called hydrocortisone.

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 version.

If your doctor has prescribed Hemmorex-HC, but you’re interested in hydrocortisone suppositories, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check which forms of the drug your insurance plan covers, as it may not cover all forms.

To learn how the cost of Hemmorex-HC compares with its generic version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.

Common questions about Hemmorex-HC and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Hemmorex-HC.

How does the cost of Hemmorex-HC compare with the cost of Proctocort?

The cost of Hemmorex-HC may be lower than the cost of Proctocort. However, several factors affect the cost of either medication. These include your insurance coverage (if you have it) and the pharmacy you use to fill your prescription.

Hemmorex-HC and Proctocort are both rectal suppositories. Doctors may use both to treat hemorrhoids and certain other conditions related to inflammation.

If you’d like to learn about the price you might pay for Hemmorex-HC or Proctocort, talk with your pharmacist, insurance provider, or 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 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 the 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 about Hemmorex-HC

This article provides cost information related to Hemmorex-HC. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Hemmorex-HC.

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:

• How does the cost of Hemmorex-HC compare with that of generic hydrocortisone suppositories?
• Are there treatments other than suppositories for my condition that are similar in cost to Hemmorex-HC?
• Does my dosage of Hemmorex-HC affect the cost?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?

Resources

• Hemmorex-HC (hydrocortisone acetate suppositories), 30 mg. (2020). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/d625764a-6171-4802-9bc0-95e5785b8b7d/spl-doc
• Proctocort (hydrocortisone acetate rectal suppositories), 30 mg. (2016). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/a2e1222a-ab91-4382-a210-7dfdd6de1407/spl-doc

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