Cefoxitin
Cefoxitin (se FOKS i tin) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain bacterial infections. Cefoxitin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of cefoxitin with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Cefoxitin (se FOKS i tin) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain bacterial infections. Cefoxitin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of cefoxitin with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Jen Seabright, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Beth Johnston, PharmD, BCPS
Updated on February 7, 2024
Cefoxitin (se FOKS i tin) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain bacterial infections. Cefoxitin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of cefoxitin with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved cefoxitin to treat the following in adults and children ages 3 months and older:
- lower respiratory tract infections
- urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- infections in the abdomen
- gynecological infections
- bloodstream infections
- skin and tissue infections
- bone and joint infections
Cefoxitin is also approved to help prevent infection during certain types of surgery.
Read on to learn about cefoxitin and cost. If you’d like more information about cefoxitin, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of cefoxitin
Like other medications, the cost of cefoxitin can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- whether cefoxitin is covered under your prescription benefit or medical insurance
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of cefoxitin
- the quantity/amount prescribed
To find out how much cefoxitin 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.
Coupons
Coupons for cefoxitin
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However, coupons aren’t available for medications, such as cefoxitin, that are only given by a healthcare professional.
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 cefoxitin
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 cefoxitin. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for cefoxitin. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and is given 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 cefoxitin may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of cefoxitin. 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.
- 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 copays. These include copays for visits to the doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital to receive doses of cefoxitin. HSA and FSA plans allow people to save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as copays, and prescription and over-the-counter 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
Cefoxitin 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.) Cefoxitin is based on the brand-name version Mefoxin, 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 version.
FAQ
Common questions about cefoxitin and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about cefoxitin.
Is cefoxitin covered by Medicare?
It may be. Because cefoxitin is typically given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic, the price of the drug may be billed through Medicare Part A or Part B. (Medicare Part A covers inpatient care, and Medicare Part B covers outpatient treatment, such as home infusion therapy.) But Medicare doesn’t cover all drugs.
Talk with your Medicare insurance provider to determine whether cefoxitin is covered under your plan.
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 cefoxitin
This article provides cost information related to cefoxitin. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription.
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 the length of treatment my doctor prescribes affect the cost?
- Are there any lower cost medications available to treat my condition?
- What options do I have if I can’t afford my medication?
Resources
Resources
- Cefoxitin for injection, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/f5288962-caee-4771-8229-df9cdefcfa67/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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