Cordran

Introduction

Written by Ashley Wong, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Melissa Badowski, PharmD, MPH, FCCP
Updated on December 20, 2023

Flurandrenolide (FLUR an DREN oh lide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for itching and inflammation caused by certain skin conditions. The brand-name versions of this drug are Cordran and Cordran Tape. The cost of flurandrenolide with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

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

Cost of flurandrenolide

Like other medications, the cost of flurandrenolide 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 flurandrenolide 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 flurandrenolide” section.

Coupons for flurandrenolide

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

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 flurandrenolide. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for flurandrenolide. 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 flurandrenolide 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.

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

Flurandrenolide is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:

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 versions.

If your doctor has prescribed flurandrenolide but you’re interested in using Cordran, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.

To learn how the cost of flurandrenolide compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.

Common questions about flurandrenolide and cost

Here are some common questions about flurandrenolide and their answers.

Does flurandrenolide topical cream cost less than the topical tape form of the drug?

Maybe. Flurandrenolide topical cream is available as both a generic and brand-name medication. The topical tape form is only available in a brand-name version. In general, generic medications cost less than brand-name medications.

The cost of flurandrenolide topical cream or the topical tape form may depend on several factors. This can include your insurance coverage, the pharmacy where you pick up the prescription, and whether you qualify for savings coupons.

If you have questions about the cost of flurandrenolide cream or tape, talk with your pharmacist.

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 about flurandrenolide

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

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:

• Which form of flurandrenolide will cost the least?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
• Will my dosage of flurandrenolide affect its cost?

Resources

• Cordran cream and Cordran ointment (flurandrenolide, USP). (2017). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/a0949773-c75f-4ef0-a69c-1abd978340d0/spl-doc
• Cordran tape (flurandrenolide tape, USP). (2022). https://static.almirall.us/pdf/cordran-tape-pi-2019-07.pdf
• Flurandrenolide cream, USP. (2015). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/89ff5067-af91-4d28-8ce7-8a86f8a080ab/spl-doc
• Flurandrenolide lotion USP, 0.05%. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/2718df54-7dc1-4ebc-8258-607bedcf5813/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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