Cervidil

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 24, 2024

Cost of Cervidil

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

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy used
• hospital charges related to your labor induction with Cervidil
• other medical fees associated with your labor induction

To find out how much Cervidil will cost in your specific case, ask your doctor 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 the drug costs at pharmacies when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown above on this page.

Coupons for Cervidil

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

However, coupons may not be available for medications that are only given by a healthcare professional, such as Cervidil.

Note: Optum Perks coupons can’t be used with 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.

Common questions about Cervidil’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Cervidil.  

How much does Cervidil 10 mg cost?

The cost of Cervidil 10 milligrams (mg) depends on several factors, including whether you have health insurance that covers the medication and fees associated with healthcare professionals and the hospital stay required for your labor induction with Cervidil.

Cervidil is a prescription medication that’s delivered via a device inserted in your vagina by a doctor or other healthcare professional. It’s only available in a 10-mg dose.

Can you buy Cervidil over the counter?

No, you can’t. Cervidil is a prescription medication that is delivered through a vaginal insert. It’s only available at a hospital or medical facility and is inserted by your healthcare professional.

Resources

• Cervidil (dinoprostone) vaginal insert. (2020). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/020411Orig1s031lbl.pdf
• 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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