Posaconazole DR, Posaconazole

Introduction

Written by Jen Seabright, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Scheffel, PharmD
Updated on December 7, 2023

Posaconazole (POE-sa-KON-a-zole) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain fungal infections in adults and some children. The brand-name version of this drug is Noxafil. The cost of posaconazole with or without insurance might be lowered by using a coupon.

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

Cost of posaconazole

Like other medications, the cost of posaconazole 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 posaconazole (if you receive an intravenous [IV] form of the drug)

To find out how much posaconazole 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 posaconazole” section.

Coupons for posaconazole

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

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 posaconazole. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for posaconazole. 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 posaconazole may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This may apply to you if you receive the intravenous (IV) form of posaconazole from your doctor or other 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.
• A 3-month supply. If you’re taking posaconazole 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

Posaconazole 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 a medication work.) Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as brand-name versions.

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

* An IV injection is an injection into your vein.
† Delayed release means the drug is released into your body slowly over time.
‡ A liquid suspension is a type of liquid mixture.

Common questions about posaconazole and cost

Here are some common questions about posaconazole and their answers.

How does the cost of posaconazole compare with the cost of voriconazole?

Like posaconazole, voriconazole is a generic drug that’s prescribed to treat certain fungal infections. It’s available as an oral tablet, oral liquid suspension (type of liquid mixture), and intravenous (IV) injection (injection into your vein). The cost of these medications depends on your insurance plan, if you have one. If you don’t have insurance, you can ask your pharmacist about the cost.

To find out which drug is best to treat your condition, talk with your doctor.

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 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 posaconazole

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

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 the form of posaconazole I take affect the cost?
• Are other lower cost drugs available to treat my condition?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?

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