Nuzyra
Nuzyra is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for certain types of infections. Nuzyra is not available in a generic version. The cost of Nuzyra with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Nuzyra is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for certain types of infections. Nuzyra is not available in a generic version. The cost of Nuzyra with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Brand
- • Tablet
- • 150mg
- • 20 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
Medically reviewed by Beth Thomas, PharmD
Updated on June 12, 2024
Nuzyra is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for certain types of infections. Nuzyra is not available in a generic version. The cost of Nuzyra 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 Nuzyra to treat:
- community-acquired pneumonia caused by certain types of bacteria
- skin infections caused by certain types of bacteria
Read on to learn about Nuzyra and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Nuzyra, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Cost
Cost of Nuzyra
Like other medications, the cost of Nuzyra 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 Nuzyra
- the cost to purchase supplies to use with Nuzyra
- the amount prescribed
- the drug form you’re prescribed
To find out how much Nuzyra 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 Nuzyra” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Nuzyra
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Nuzyra. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
Note: Optum Perks coupons can’t 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 Nuzyra
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 Nuzyra. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Nuzyra. 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 Nuzyra may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of Nuzyra. 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.
- 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
Brand names vs. generics
Nuzyra is a brand-name medication. The generic version is called omadacycline. But this version is not yet available.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. An active ingredient is what makes medication work.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name medications.
Why costs are 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.
This competition may help keep the 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.
FAQ
Common questions about Nuzyra and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Nuzyra.
How does the cost of Nuzyra 100 mg intravenous (IV) solution compare with the cost Nuzyra 150 mg tablets?
The cost of both forms of Nuzyra depends on the insurance plan you have, the dosage you’re prescribed, and where you receive the drug. Usually, the cost per tablet is less than the cost per IV solution vial. But your dosage may consist of multiple tablets per dose. This could mean your cost per dose for the tablets may be higher.
But this could be different if you have insurance. Your insurance may prefer one form of Nuzyra over the other.
Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider to learn how much each form will cost for you.
Is Nuzyra covered by Medicare?
Possibly. Many Medicare Part D prescription drug plans do not cover the cost of Nuzyra. Or they may require prior authorization before covering the cost. In this case, your doctor will talk with your insurance provider about why Nuzyra is the best choice for you.
Medicare Part B may cover the cost of Nuzyra if you receive it in a doctor’s office or clinic. Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or Medicare plan to learn how much Nuzyra costs you.
Resources
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
- Nuzyra (omadacycline) for injection, for intravenous use and Nuzyra (omadacycline) tablets, for oral use. (2021). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/209816s011,209817s010lbl.pdf
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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