Benznidazole
Benznidazole (benz NID a zole) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating Chagas disease. Benznidazole is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of benznidazole with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Benznidazole (benz NID a zole) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating Chagas disease. Benznidazole is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of benznidazole with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Brand
- • Tablet
- • 100mg
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Alex Brewer, PharmD, MBA
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Scheffel, PharmD
Updated on November 26, 2023
Benznidazole is a generic medication that’s prescribed for treating Chagas disease. Benznidazole is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of benznidazole with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about benznidazole and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about benznidazole, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of benznidazole
Like other medications, the cost of benznidazole can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
To find out how much benznidazole 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 benznidazole” section.
Coupons
Coupons for benznidazole
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of benznidazole. The Optum Perks coupons 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 benznidazole
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 benznidazole. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for benznidazole. 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.
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
Benznidazole 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.)
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 benznidazole and cost
Here are some common questions about benznidazole and their answers.
How does the cost of benznidazole compare with the cost of other similar drugs, such as ivermectin or mebendazole?
The cost of benznidazole, ivermectin (Stromectol), and mebendazole (Emverm) varies depending on factors such as the pharmacy you use and your insurance coverage.
The price you pay may also vary depending on the form of the drug you take or use. For example, topical dosage forms sometimes cost more than oral or chewable tablets. And brand-name drugs typically cost more compared to generic drugs.
Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider to learn more about the cost you may pay for benznidazole or similar drugs.
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 or pharmacist.
What to ask
What to ask about benznidazole
This article provides cost information related to benznidazole. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above this page, you’ll find coupons for benznidazole.
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:
- What are my options if I can’t afford the cost of my prescription?
- Does benznidazole have similar costs as other treatments for my infection?
- How does the cost of benznidazole compare to that of clotrimazole?
Resources
Resources
- Benznidazole- benznidazole tablet. (2021). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/8983d6a0-f63f-4f8e-bba4-38223f39e29b/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
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