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Introduction

Written by Helen Marshall, BPharm, MRPharmS
Medically reviewed by Michael Rio, PharmD
Updated on January 5, 2024

Clinpro 5000 is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed to help prevent and manage tooth decay and cavities. It’s available in a generic version called sodium fluoride 1.1%. The cost of Clinpro 5000 with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Read on to learn about Clinpro 5000 and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Clinpro 5000, including its uses, talk with your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist. 

Cost of Clinpro 5000

Like other medications, the cost of Clinpro 5000 can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use

To find out how much Clinpro 5000 costs, ask your doctor, dentist, 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 Clinpro 5000” section.

Coupons for Clinpro 5000

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Clinpro 5000. 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 Clinpro 5000

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:

• Prior authorization. If you have prescription drug or dental insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of Clinpro 5000. In this case, your doctor or dentist will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Clinpro 5000. 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.
• A 3-month supply. If you’re using Clinpro 5000 long term, your doctor or dentist 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, dentist, or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.

If you don’t have a health or dental insurance plan, let your doctor, dentist, 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

Clinpro 5000 is a brand-name medication. It’s available as a generic version called sodium fluoride 1.1%.

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 the brand-name version.

If your doctor or dentist has prescribed Clinpro 5000 but you’re interested in using a generic version, 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 Clinpro 5000 compares with its generic versions, talk with your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

Common questions about Clinpro 5000 and cost

Here are some common questions about Clinpro 5000 and their answers.

Is Clinpro 5000 covered by Medicare?

No, not usually. Medicare Part A (hospital care) and Medicare Part B (medical care) don’t cover most dental care. Medicare Part D (prescription drug plan) typically doesn’t cover Clinpro 5000. Some Medicare Part C plans, also called Medicare Advantage plans, may cover dental care. But they typically don’t cover Clinpro 5000.

Instead, dental insurance may cover Clinpro 5000.

To find out more about your dental coverage options and whether they cover Clinpro 5000, talk with your doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

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, dentist, or pharmacist.

What to ask about Clinpro 5000

This article provides cost information related to Clinpro 5000. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Clinpro 5000.

If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor, dentist, 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:

• How does the cost of Clinpro 5000 compare with other treatment options?
• Could using Clinpro 5000 save me money on dental care long term?
• Does the length of time that I need to use Clinpro 5000 affect its cost?

Resources

• Clinpro 5000 – sodium fluoride paste, dentifrice. (2012). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/a20d3cf0-2e1f-4191-971e-9e47936b4580/spl-doc?
• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm

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