Methylergonovine, Methergine

Introduction

Written by Lindsay Bebout, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Beth Thomas, PharmD
Updated on November 15, 2023

Methylergonovine is a generic medication that’s prescribed for uterine bleeding in certain cases. The brand-name version of this drug is Methergine. The cost of methylergonovine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

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

Cost of methylergonovine

Like other medications, the cost of methylergonovine 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 some forms of methylergonovine

To find out how much methylergonovine 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 methylergonovine” section.

Coupons for methylergonovine

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

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 methylergonovine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for methylergonovine. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin treatment 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 methylergonovine may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because some forms of methylergonovine can be 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.

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

Methylergonovine is a generic medication. The brand-name version of this drug is Methergine.

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

If your doctor has prescribed methylergonovine, but you’re interested in taking Methergine, 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 methylergonovine compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

Common questions about methylergonovine and cost

Here are some common questions about methylergonovine and their answers.

How much does methylergonovine cost without insurance?

What you pay for methylergonovine without insurance depends on several factors. These include:

• your dosage and treatment plan
• the quantity you’re prescribed
• the pharmacy you use
• whether you go to the doctor to receive doses of some forms of methylergonovine

To learn more about what you’d pay for methylergonovine without insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 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 about methylergonovine

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

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:

• Are there other lower cost drugs that could treat my condition?
• Do the different forms of methylergonovine have different costs?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my treatment?

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
• Methylergonovine maleate injection. (2019). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/8a6fe76c-d709-419e-885e-fa2ce07df27b/spl-doc
• Methylergonovine maleate tablet. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/b49b1e4c-de20-446d-b80a-75c7f0d41ddf/spl-doc

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