Mephyton
Vitamin K1, Phytonadione
Phytonadione (fye toe na DYE one) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for blood clotting problems. Phytonadione is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of phytonadione with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Phytonadione (fye toe na DYE one) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for blood clotting problems. Phytonadione is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of phytonadione with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 5mg
- • 1 Tablet
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Jen Seabright, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Beth Thomas, PharmD
Updated on December 7, 2023
Phytonadione (fye toe na DYE one) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for blood clotting problems. Phytonadione is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of phytonadione with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved phytonadione to treat adults with certain blood clotting problems due to a lack of vitamin K. Phytonadione injection is approved to prevent and treat bleeding in newborn infants that’s caused by a lack of vitamin K.
Read on to learn about phytonadione and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about phytonadione, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of phytonadione
Like other medications, the cost of phytonadione 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 phytonadione injection
To find out how much phytonadione 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 phytonadione” section.
Coupons
Coupons for phytonadione
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of phytonadione. 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
Insurance and other considerations for phytonadione
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 phytonadione. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for phytonadione. 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. Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of phytonadione injection may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of phytonadione injection. 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.
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
Phytonadione is a generic medication. Its not available in a brand-name version.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. An active drug is the ingredient that makes medication work. Phytonadione is based on the brand-name version Mephyton, which is not longer available.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re believed to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
FAQ
Common questions about phytonadione and cost
Here are some common questions about phytonadione and their answers.
Is phytonadione covered by Medicare?
It may be. There are many types of Medicare plans available. To find out whether phytonadione is covered under your plan, talk with your insurance provider. You may also talk with your doctor or pharmacist about coverage information.
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 medication work.
This competition may help keep the 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.
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
What to ask about phytonadione
This article provides cost information related to phytonadione. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for phytonadione.
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:
- Will my dosage of phytonadione affect the cost?
- Will the form of phytonadione my doctor prescribes for me affect the cost?
- What options do I have if I can’t afford my medication?
Resources
Resources
- Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Phytonadione injectable emulsion USP aqueous dispersion of phytonadione injectable emulsion ampule. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/1cf90be3-a744-4db5-999d-a84c67372304/spl-doc
- Phytonadione Injection, for intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/0d971993-466c-46dd-bdd6-2e300173621e/spl-doc
- Phytonadione tablets, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/04c776dd-b60d-23f6-e063-6394a90a247c/spl-doc
Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.
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