Solosec

Written by Claire Brocato
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on August 6, 2024

Cost of Solosec

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

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

To find out how much Solosec 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 the drug costs when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown on this page.

Coupons for Solosec

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Solosec. The Optum Perks coupons on this page can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Drug prices often vary between pharmacies such as CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and local pharmacies. Check the Optum Perks coupon list on this page to find discounts available at pharmacies near you.

Note: Optum Perks coupons can’t be used with 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.

Common questions about Solosec’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Solosec.  

Why is Solosec so expensive?

Solosec is a brand-name drug and isn’t available as a generic medication. 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. 

Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly. This competition may help lower the cost of generic medications.

You may be able to lower your cost of Solosec by using a savings coupon, like the ones on this page. The manufacturer of Solosec also offers a savings coupon that can help lower your cost of this drug.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to learn more about your options to lower your cost of Solosec.

Is Solosec covered by insurance?

Whether Solosec is covered by insurance depends on the type of insurance you have. Some insurance companies may require prior authorization before you start taking the medication.

With prior authorization, your insurance company needs information about your health condition and health history before they’ll pay for a drug. For example, your doctor may need to provide details about any medications you’ve already tried for your condition.

How much Solosec will cost with insurance also depends on the type of coverage you have. Different plans have different rules and benefits. Also, you may have a copay or a deductible that may affect the cost of this medication.

The manufacturer of Solosec does offer a savings coupon. This can help lower your copay cost with insurance.

Check with your insurance provider or pharmacist to find out if Solosec is covered by your insurance. They can tell you your exact cost with coverage.

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
• Solosec (secnidazole) oral granules. (2022). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2022/209363Orig1s014s016lbl.pdf

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