Opium, Opium Tincture
Opium (OH pee um) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for diarrhea. Opium isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of opium, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Opium (OH pee um) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for diarrhea. Opium isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of opium, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
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- • Tincture
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- • 118 Tinctures
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
Medically reviewed by Fallon Mumford, PharmD
Updated on February 7, 2024
Opium (OH pee um) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for diarrhea. Opium isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of opium, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about opium and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about opium, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved opium tincture. 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
Cost of opium
Like other medications, the cost of opium can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the amount that’s prescribed
To find out how much opium 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 opium” section.
Coupons
Coupons for opium
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of opium. 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
Insurance and other considerations for opium
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 opium. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for opium. 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.
- 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.
Generics vs. brand names
Generics vs. brand names
Opium is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name 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.) Opium is based on the brand-name version Laudanum, which is no longer available.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name medications.
FAQ
Common questions about opium and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about opium.
Is opium covered by Medicare?
It’s unlikely. Most Medicare Part D prescription drug plans don’t cover opium. But if you’re given opium at a healthcare facility, it may be covered under your Medicare Part A or B plan.
Talk with your Medicare Part D provider to discuss which drugs are covered under your plan for your condition and what they cost. Also talk with your doctor to find out whether there are other drugs that may be right for you.
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 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.
What to ask
What to ask about opium
This article provides cost information related to opium. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for opium.
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 copay for opium change with the quantity that’s prescribed?
- Are there other lower cost drugs that could treat my condition?
- What are my options if I can’t afford this medication?
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
- Opium tincture. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/5c1ddfd9-b0be-4e7f-a48c-68f8dc96e672/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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