Doxy 100, Doxycycline Hyclate, Doxycycline Hyclate Dr, Targadox

Introduction

Written by Rachel Maynard, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD
Updated on February 1, 2024

Targadox is a branded-generic medication that’s prescribed with other drugs to treat severe acne. Targadox is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of Targadox with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

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

Cost of Targadox

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

Coupons for Targadox

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

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 Targadox. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Targadox. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
• Insurance coverage: The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan. If you have questions, 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 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

Targadox is a branded-generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.

Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active ingredient. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) But branded-generic drugs, such as Targadox, are given a proprietary name by the drugmaker.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

Targadox’s active ingredient is doxycycline hyclate. If your doctor has prescribed Targadox, but you’re interested in a different doxycycline product, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check which forms of the drug your insurance plan covers, as it may not cover all forms.

Common questions about Targadox and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Targadox.

Is Targadox covered by Medicare?

It depends on your Medicare drug plan. Like other insurance plans, Medicare prescription drug coverage may vary based on your specific plan.

The price you’ll pay for Targadox can also depend on other factors, such as the pharmacy you use and whether you’ve paid your deductible for the year.

Talk with your insurance provider, pharmacist, or doctor if you have questions about the cost of your Targadox prescription.

Is Targadox similar to other products that might cost less?

Yes, it’s possible that other products similar to Targadox may cost less. The active ingredient in Targadox is doxycycline hyclate. It’s a 50-milligrams (mg) tablet.

There are several other forms and strengths of doxycycline available that might cost less than Targadox. Some versions are generics, some are branded-generics, and some are brand names.

To view prices of Targadox when Optum Perks coupons are applied, see the coupons above on this page. You can find costs of other doxycycline hyclate 50-mg products on this page.

If your doctor has prescribed Targadox, but you’re interested in taking a different doxycycline product, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check which forms of the drug your insurance plan covers, as it may not cover all forms.

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.

A branded-generic drug, such as Targadox, is a generic drug that has been given a proprietary name by the drugmaker.

If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name, branded-generic, and generic drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

What to ask about Targadox

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

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:

• Could you prescribe a different dosage form or strength of doxycycline to save money?
• Are there other low cost drugs that could treat my condition?
• What options are available if I can’t afford Targadox?

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
• Targadox (doxycycline hyclate USP), 50-mg tablets. (2020). https://www.targadox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/TargaDox_BP0079-04_rev.2020-08.pdf

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