Mometasone (susp)

Introduction

Written by Malini Ghoshal, RPh, MS
Medically reviewed by Molly Becze, PharmD, BCPS
Updated on December 7, 2023

Mometasone (moe MET a sone) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain skin conditions, allergies, and asthma. The brand-name versions of this drug are Asmanex HFA, Asmanex Twisthaler, and Sinuva. The cost of mometasone 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 mometasone to treat:

• asthma
• symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergies
• chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
• itching and inflammation from certain skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis

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

Cost of mometasone

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

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the dosage form of mometasone you’re prescribed  

To find out how much mometasone 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 mometasone” section.

Coupons for mometasone

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

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Insurance and other considerations for mometasone

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 mometasone. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for mometasone. 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.
• A 3-month supply. If you’re taking or using mometasone treatment 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.

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

Mometasone is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:

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 versions.

Mometasone is available in brand-name versions as an inhaler to treat asthma symptoms and as a sinus implant for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. They aren’t available in generic versions.

If your doctor has prescribed mometasone, but you’re interested in taking a brand-name version instead, talk with them about your options. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers the version of mometasone you’re prescribed.

To learn more about the cost of mometasone or its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.

Common questions about mometasone and cost

Here are some common questions about mometasone and their answers.  

Does mometasone topical cream cost less than the drug’s other forms, such as the topical ointment or nasal spray?

Possibly. The cost of mometasone topical cream versus other dosage forms such as topical ointment or nasal spray can vary based on different factors. For example, your cost for the dosage form of mometasone you’re prescribed may depend on whether you have insurance coverage or are paying out of pocket.

Other factors that may affect your cost include:

• the condition the drug is being used to manage and its severity
• the pharmacy you choose without insurance coverage
• the days’ supply of medication (30-day versus 90-day supply)

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 about mometasone

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

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:

• Does my cost for mometasone depend on my dosage?
• How does the cost of mometasone cream compare with other medications that treat my condition?
• Is the prescription version of mometasone nasal spray more expensive than over-the-counter Nasonex 24hr Allergy?

Resources

• Asmanex HFA (mometasone furoate) inhalation aerosol, for oral inhalation use. (2019). accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/205641s010lbl.pdf
• Asmanex Twisthaler (mometasone furoate inhalation powder) for oral inhalation. (2021). accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/021067s032lbl.pdf
• Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
• Mometasone furoate cream for topical use. (2021). nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/2f79063c-f7da-4e71-b054-d24b86dd386a/spl-doc
• Mometasone furoate ointment for topical use. (2022). nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/43a91066-1d85-4f67-9856-a11c1bb2b22b/spl-doc
• Mometasone furoate topical solution for topical use. (2023). nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/d15edb8b-c8b2-4023-992e-f79cefa2d1e8/spl-doc
• Mometasone nasal spray. (2022). nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/e30ca373-d9c0-4cad-b5c3-3be9c299dddc/spl-doc
• Sinuva (mometasone furoate) sinus implant. (2023). accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/209310s006lbl.pdf

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