Oxacillin
Oxacillin (oks a SIL in) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. Oxacillin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of oxacillin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Oxacillin (oks a SIL in) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. Oxacillin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of oxacillin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
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Introduction
Written by Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
Medically reviewed by Brittany A. Duke, PharmD, RPh
Updated on February 8, 2024
Oxacillin (oks a SIL in) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. Oxacillin is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of oxacillin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about oxacillin and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about oxacillin, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of oxacillin
Like other medications, the cost of oxacillin 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
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of oxacillin
- the cost of supplies that are used with oxacillin
To find out how much oxacillin 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 oxacillin” section.
Coupons
Coupons for oxacillin
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of oxacillin. 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.
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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 oxacillin
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 oxacillin. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for oxacillin. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin using 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 oxacillin may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of oxacillin. 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.
Generics vs. brand-names
Generics vs. brand-names
Oxacillin 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.) Oxacillin is based on the brand-name version Bactocill, 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 oxacillin and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about oxacillin.
How does the cost of oxacillin compare with the cost of other antibiotics, such as amoxicillin?
The cost of oxacillin and other antibiotics like amoxicillin depends on several factors such as:
- the pharmacy you use
- the insurance plan you have, if applicable
- the dosage form of the drug
- the amount you’re prescribed
Oxacillin is an intravenous (IV) infusion (an injection into your vein given over time). This means there are additional supply costs for this medication, such as IV tubing and vein care supplies.
Amoxicillin only comes in oral forms, which you take by mouth. This means there aren’t additional IV supply costs, as with oxacillin. Overall, amoxicillin tends to have a lower cost than oxacillin. But oxacillin is still one of the lower cost IV antibiotics.
Some infections are severe enough to require IV antibiotics. Also, different antibiotics treat different types of bacterial infections. Depending on your condition, some antibiotics may be more appropriate or effective than others.
Speak with your doctor to learn more about which antibiotic will best treat your infection. Speak with your pharmacist or insurance company to learn more about the cost of the medication.
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 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. 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 oxacillin
This article provides cost information related to oxacillin. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for oxacillin.
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 oxacillin cost more if I take it at home or if I’m given it at a facility?
- How much will the IV supplies cost for oxacillin?
- What are my options if I cannot afford my medication?
- Are there lower cost medications that would be right for me?
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
- Oxacillin for injection, USP. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/8e99d6fe-42ab-44c1-8b51-e4ac7406dbe4/spl-doc
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