Hydrea

Written by M. E. Ford, MD, MPH
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 11, 2024

Cost of Hydrea

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

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the quantity prescribed

To find out how much Hydrea 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 the drug costs when you use Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown above on this page.

Coupons for Hydrea

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Hydrea. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Drug prices often vary between pharmacies such as CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and local pharmacies. Check the Perks coupon list above to find discounts available at pharmacies near you.

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.

Common questions about Hydrea’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Hydrea.

How much does Hydrea cost per month?

The price you will pay for Hydrea per month will depend on which condition the drug is prescribed for and your treatment schedule. Other factors that can affect your cost include whether you have insurance and the type of coverage you have, the pharmacy you use, and the quantity you purchase (30-day or 90-day supply).

Talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist for more information about your cost per month for Hydrea.

How much does Hydrea cost without insurance?

Hydrea is a brand-name drug, and brand-name drugs tend to be more expensive. The price you pay for Hydrea will likely be higher without insurance. Hydrea is available as the generic medication hydroxyurea. Ask your doctor whether you could fill your prescription with a generic version to save money.

Other factors that can affect your cost include the pharmacy you use and the quantity you purchase (30-day or 90-day supply).

You might be able to lower the cost of filling your prescription for Hydrea with a drug coupon. See the “Coupons for Hydrea” section and the coupon list above for more details.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways to save on your cost for Hydrea.

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
• PDR by ConnectiveRx. (n.d.). https://www.pdr.net/

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