Lextol, Ziclopro, Dicloheal-60, Iclofenac CP, Pennsaicin, Ziclocin

Introduction

Written by Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
Medically reviewed by Victor Nguyen, PharmD, MBA
Updated on January 25, 2024

Lextol is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees. Lextol is not available in a generic version. The cost of Lextol with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

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

Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Lextol. It has not evaluated Lextol’s safety, effectiveness, and quality. This is because the drug has been available since before the FDA began its drug approval process. If you have questions about this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Cost of Lextol

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

Coupons for Lextol

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

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 Lextol. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Lextol. 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.
• A 3-month supply: If you’re taking Lextol long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. 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.
• 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.

Brand-names vs. generics

Lextol is a brand-name medication. Its not avilable in a generic version.

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.

Common questions about Lextol and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Lextol.  

Is Lextol covered by Medicare?

Lextol is usually not covered by Medicare prescription drug plans. But this depends on your individual Medicare prescription drug plan.

Lextol is a brand-name medication that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). So if it is covered, it is likely on a higher tier on your drug formulary. A formulary is a list of drugs your insurance covers. The higher the tier, the more you will pay out of pocket for your prescription.

Talk with your pharmacist or insurance company to find out how much your copay is for Lextol.

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.

Note: The FDA has not approved Lextol. It has not evaluated Lextol’s safety, effectiveness, and quality. This is because the drug has been available since before the FDA began its drug approval process. If you have questions about this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

What to ask about Lextol

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

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:

• Is Lextol covered by my insurance?
• What is my copay for Lextol?
• Are there other low cost options that could treat my condition?

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   
• Lextol- diclofenac sodium, capsaicin. (2021). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/042765e5-bd75-8224-e063-6394a90a141b/spl-doc

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