Iferex 150 Forte, Polysaccharide Iron Forte, Poly-iron 150 Forte

Introduction

Written by Jen Seabright, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Molly Becze, PharmD, BCPS
Updated on February 9, 2024

Iferex 150 Forte is a brand-name supplement that’s prescribed for certain types of anemia. Iferex 150 Forte is not available in a generic version. The cost of Iferex 150 Forte with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Read on to learn about Iferex 150 Forte and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Iferex 150 Forte, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. 

Cost of Iferex 150 Forte

Like other supplements, the cost of Iferex 150 Forte can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

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

To find out how much Iferex 150 Forte 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 Iferex 150 Forte” section.

Coupons for Iferex 150 Forte

Prescription coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Iferex 150 Forte. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with 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 Iferex 150 Forte

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of your prescription:

• Prior authorization: If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of Iferex 150 Forte. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Iferex 150 Forte. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the supplement. If Iferex 150 Forte requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the supplement.
• A 3-month supply: If you’re taking Iferex 150 Forte long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the supplement. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
• 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 prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC supplements. 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.

Brand names vs. generics

Iferex 150 Forte is a brand-name supplement. It’s not available in a generic version.

A generic contains an identical copy of the active ingredient in the brand-name version. (An active ingredient is what makes a supplement work.) 

Generics usually cost less than brand-name supplements. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name supplements.

Common questions about Iferex 150 Forte and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Iferex 150 Forte.  

How does the cost of Iferex 150 Forte compare with the cost of Poly-Iron 150?

The price of Iferex 150 Forte compared with Poly-Iron 150 depends on several factors, such as:

• the length of your treatment
• whether you’re paying out of pocket or have insurance coverage
• the pharmacy you use

Iferex 150 Forte is a prescription supplement containing a type of iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid. Poly-Iron 150 is an over-the-counter supplement that contains iron only. It’s used to treat low iron levels.

If you have questions about which supplement is best for your condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist. For more information about your cost with insurance, contact your insurance provider.

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.

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 Iferex 150 Forte

This article provides cost information related to Iferex 150 Forte. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Iferex 150 Forte.

If you have more questions about paying for Iferex 150 Forte, 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 Iferex 150 Forte:

• Will my dosage affect the cost of this supplement?
• Are there any lower cost products available to treat my condition?
• What options do I have if I can’t afford this supplement?

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   
• Iferex 150 Forte- iron, cyanocobalamin and folic acid capsule. (2023). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b27b10a5-b539-4ebb-af3f-d35439eca70c

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