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Introduction

Relador is a branded-generic medication* that’s used as a topical pain reliever or a numbing medication before minor surgery. The cost of Relador, with or without insurance, can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

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

* Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active drug. But branded-generic drugs are given a trade name by the drugmaker.

Cost of Relador

Like other medications, the cost of Relador 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 Relador, in some cases

To find out how much Relador 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 Relador” section.

Coupons for Relador

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

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 Relador. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Relador. 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 Relador 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.
• 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

Relador is a branded-generic medication. Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active drug. But branded-generic drugs are generic medications given a trade name by the drugmaker. (Relador contains the active drugs lidocaine and prilocaine.)

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.) Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.

Common questions about Relador and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Relador.  

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.

Is the cost of Relador cream similar to the cost of lidocaine patches?

Relador cream contains both lidocaine and prilocaine. It’s used to relieve pain and numb certain areas before procedures. Lidocaine patches are used to relieve pain, such as nerve pain caused by shingles.

The cost of these medications can vary, depending on the amount needed and length of treatment. Above on this page, you can view prices for Relador when Optum Perks coupons are applied. You can view the same cost information for lidocaine patches on this page.

If you’d like to know more about these treatment options and how their costs compare, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

What to ask about Relador

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

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:

• Are there other lower cost drugs that could be used for my condition?
• What are my options if I can’t afford Relador?
• Is Relador covered by my insurance plan?

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   
• Relador Pak Plus – lidocaine and prilocaine. (2015). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/466cc21b-bed1-41a8-ae34-af71c698ccc3/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.