Fluconazole
Generic Diflucan
Fluconazole is a generic medication prescribed for certain fungal infections. The brand-name version of fluconazole oral tablet and oral suspension is Diflucan. Fluconazole’s cost with or without insurance can depend on several factors. Using a coupon might lower it.
Fluconazole is a generic medication prescribed for certain fungal infections. The brand-name version of fluconazole oral tablet and oral suspension is Diflucan. Fluconazole’s cost with or without insurance can depend on several factors. Using a coupon might lower it.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 150mg
- • 1 Tablet
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Dedra Weiss, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Victor Nguyen, PharmD, MBA
Updated on September 28, 2023
Fluconazole is a generic medication prescribed for certain fungal infections. The brand-name version of fluconazole oral tablet and oral suspension is Diflucan. Fluconazole’s cost with or without insurance can depend on several factors. Using a coupon might lower it.
Fluconazole comes in these forms: oral tablet, powder for suspension, and a liquid for injection. A pharmacist makes the powder into a suspension, which is a type of liquid mixture that you swallow. A healthcare professional gives the injection by infusion into your vein.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved fluconazole to treat and help prevent certain fungal infections. It’s approved for use in adults and some children. Specifically, it’s used to:
- treat and help prevent candidiasis infections, such as yeast infection, oral thrush, and urinary tract infection (UTI)
- treat certain serious infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections
Read on to learn about fluconazole and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about fluconazole, including its uses, refer to this overview article.
Cost
Cost of fluconazole
Like other medications, the cost of fluconazole can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of fluconazole
- your treatment plan
To find out how much fluconazole 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 fluconazole” section.
Coupons
Coupons for fluconazole
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of fluconazole. 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.
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Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for fluconazole
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 fluconazole. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for fluconazole. 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. Your policy may have prescription drug coverage. Even so, the price of fluconazole liquid for injection may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because doses for this form of fluconazole are given by a doctor or another healthcare professional. 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.
- A 3-month supply. If you’re taking fluconazole long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the oral tablet or the powder for suspension. 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
Generics vs. brand-names
Fluconazole is a generic medication. This table lists the brand-name versions:
Form | Generic available | Brand available | Brand name |
oral tablet | ✓ | ✓ | Diflucan |
powder for suspension* | ✓ | ✓ | Diflucan |
liquid for injection† | ✓ |
* A pharmacist makes the powder into a suspension, which is a type of liquid mixture that you swallow.
† A healthcare professional gives the injection by infusion into your vein.
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.) 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 fluconazole but you’re interested in taking Diflucan, 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 fluconazole compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about fluconazole and cost
Here are some common questions about fluconazole and their answers.
Is fluconazole available over the counter (OTC)? Is it cheaper to buy it that way than with a prescription at the pharmacy?
No, fluconazole is not available in an OTC form. It requires a prescription from your doctor and is supplied by your pharmacy.
The cost you’ll pay for fluconazole depends on your treatment plan. It also depends on your insurance coverage and the pharmacy you use. Talk with your insurance provider or your pharmacist for the exact price you’ll pay.
Some OTC drugs treat certain types of fungal infections. But talk with your doctor to see whether they’re right to treat your condition. These OTC medications are not the same as fluconazole.
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.
Talk with your doctor to learn more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs.
What to ask
What to ask about fluconazole
This article provides cost information related to fluconazole. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for fluconazole.
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:
- Do the different forms of fluconazole vary in cost?
- Are the costs across the various strengths of fluconazole tablet different?
- How much does fluconazole cost without insurance?
Resources
Resources
- Diflucan – fluconazole tablets, fluconazole for oral suspension. (2023). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/019949s074,020090s055lbl.pdf
- Fluconazole for oral suspension USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/bf588f7e-89de-4b4e-8d33-c1ff2be1b34e/spl-doc
- Fluconazole injection, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/d3ca59bd-ae00-48ab-89aa-87c7f56e9989/spl-doc
- Fluconazole tablets USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/3f743514-615e-4e78-8321-24c545a7752f/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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