Clobetasol (emulsion Foam), Tovet

Introduction

Written by Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS, MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on February 8, 2024

Tovet is a branded-generic* medication that’s prescribed for certain types of itchy and swollen skin. Tovet is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of Tovet with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

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

* Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active ingredient. But branded-generic drugs, like Tovet, are generics that are given a trade name by the drugmaker.

Cost of Tovet

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

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the amount of Tovet prescribed

To find out how much Tovet 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 Tovet” section.

Coupons for Tovet

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Tovet. 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 for Tovet

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 Tovet. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Tovet. 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.
• A 3-month supply: If you’re using Tovet long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
• 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.

Generics vs. brand-names

Tovet is a branded-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.) Tovet is based on the brand-name version Olux-E, 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.

To learn more about the cost of Tovet, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

Common questions about Tovet and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Tovet.  

Is Tovet covered by Medicare?

Possibly. Whether Tovet is covered by Medicare will depend on your specific Medicare plan. If you have questions about how much Tovet will cost with your plan, ask your doctor or your Medicare plan provider.

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.

When a drugmaker obtains a patent for a brand-name drug, they can sell the medication for up to 20 years before other drugmakers are allowed to sell a similar product. After the patent expires, other companies can make and sell generic versions of the brand-name drug.

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.)

Since generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t require the same costly studies for approval.

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 Tovet

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

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 will be my copay for Tovet?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
• Are there other lower cost options that can treat my condition?

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm   
• Tovet (emollient formulation)- clobetasol propionate aerosol, foam; Tovet foam (emollient formulation)- clobetasol propionate. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/4d5c5b14-9e4f-4d43-a336-e4ae71d34e42/spl-doc

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