Cortrosyn
Cosyntropin
Cosyntropin (koe sin TROE pin) is a generic medication that’s used to test your adrenal gland function. The brand-name version of this drug is Cortrosyn. The cost of cosyntropin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Cosyntropin (koe sin TROE pin) is a generic medication that’s used to test your adrenal gland function. The brand-name version of this drug is Cortrosyn. The cost of cosyntropin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Solution Reconstituted
- • 1 of .25mg
- • 1 Vial
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Helen Marshall, BPharm, MRPharmS
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Scheffel, PharmD
Updated on January 5, 2024
Cosyntropin (koe sin TROE pin) is a generic medication that’s used to test your adrenal gland function. The brand-name version of this drug is Cortrosyn. The cost of cosyntropin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved cosyntropin to help diagnose adrenal gland disorders, such as Addison’s disease. Your doctor or another healthcare professional will give you cosyntropin as part of an ACTH stimulation test.
Read on to learn about cosyntropin and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions to possibly save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about cosyntropin, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of cosyntropin
Like other medications, the cost of cosyntropin can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- whether cosyntropin is covered under your medical insurance or prescription benefit
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of cosyntropin
To find out how much cosyntropin 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 may pay using savings coupons, read the “Coupons for cosyntropin” section.
Coupons
Coupons for cosyntropin
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of cosyntropin. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
However, coupons may not be available for drugs, such as cosyntropin, that are only given by a doctor or another healthcare professional.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.
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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 cosyntropin
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 cosyntropin. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for cosyntropin. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you receive it 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 cosyntropin may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of cosyntropin. 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.
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
Cosyntropin is a generic medication. The brand-name version of this drug is Cortrosyn.
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 version.
If your doctor has prescribed cosyntropin but you’re interested in taking Cortrosyn, 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 cosyntropin compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about cosyntropin and cost
Here are some common questions about cosyntropin and their answers.
Is cosyntropin covered by Medicare?
Cosyntropin may be covered by Medicare Part B (outpatient medical insurance). Medicare Part B usually covers prescription medications that are given by a healthcare professional in a doctor’s office or hospital outpatient clinic. (Outpatient refers to an instance where a service or treatment doesn’t require hospitalization.)
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or contact your plan provider directly to find out if your Medicare plan covers cosyntropin. You can also find out how much your copay will be.
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 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 cosyntropin
This article provides cost information related to cosyntropin. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for cosyntropin. However, coupons may not be available for drugs, such as cosyntropin, that are only given by a doctor or another healthcare professional.
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:
- How will cosyntropin be given and will this affect the cost?
- Are there other costs related to receiving cosyntropin, such as for blood tests?
- What are my options if I can’t afford to have the ACTH stimulation test with cosyntropin?
Resources
Resources
- Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) for injection. (2021). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/016750Orig1s032lbl.pdf
- Cosyntropin injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/09441f78-7350-0cb3-e063-6394a90a46ab/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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