Ultravate, Lexette, Bryhali
Halobetasol
Halobetasol (hal oh BAY ta sol) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for psoriasis and other skin conditions. The brand-name versions of this drug are Bryhali, Lexette, and Ultravate. The cost of halobetasol with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Halobetasol (hal oh BAY ta sol) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for psoriasis and other skin conditions. The brand-name versions of this drug are Bryhali, Lexette, and Ultravate. The cost of halobetasol with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Cream
- • 50gm of .05pct
- • 1 Tube
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Sarah Lewis, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Brittany A. Duke, PharmD, RPh
Updated on December 13, 2023
Halobetasol (hal oh BAY ta sol) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for psoriasis and other skin conditions. The brand-name versions of this drug are Bryhali, Lexette, and Ultravate. The cost of halobetasol with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about halobetasol and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about halobetasol, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of halobetasol
Like other medications, the cost of halobetasol 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 halobetasol 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 halobetasol” section.
Coupons
Coupons for halobetasol
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of halobetasol. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot 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.
Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for halobetasol
Here’s something 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 halobetasol. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for halobetasol. 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.
If you have questions about this, 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
Halobetasol is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:
Form | Generic available | Brand available | Brand name |
---|---|---|---|
topical cream | ✓ | ||
topical foam | ✓ | ✓ | Lexette |
topical lotion | ✓ | Bryhali Ultravate | |
topical ointment | ✓ |
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. An active drug is the ingredient that makes medication work. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re believed to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.
If your doctor has prescribed halobetasol but you’re interested in taking Bryhali, Ultravate, or Lexette, 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 halobetasol compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about halobetasol and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about halobetasol.
Does halobetasol topical cream cost less than halobetasol topical ointment?
Possibly. The dosage form is one factor that can affect the price you’ll pay for a medication. But there are other things that can affect the cost.
Insurance coverage is the main factor. Insurance plans differ in how they cover drugs and the copay they require.
You can find out whether halobetasol topical cream costs less than halobetasol topical ointment by contacting your insurance provider. Or you can ask someone at your pharmacy.
How does the cost of halobetasol compare with the cost of clobetasol?
Halobetasol and clobetasol are similar drugs that treat psoriasis and other skin conditions. Their prices can vary depending on whether you are using insurance or paying cash. Insurance companies can vary in how they cover these two drugs. They may cover one of these drugs and not the other. Or they may cover both of them, but charge a higher copay for one of them.
The price can also vary if you use a brand-name product or a generic product. Clobetasol has several dosage forms and they all have both brand-name and generic versions. Halobetasol only has generic versions of the cream and the ointment.
You can learn more about how the cost of halobetasol and clobetasol compare by contacting your insurance provider. Or you can ask someone at your pharmacy.
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 without anyone else making their drug. 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 medication work.
This competition may help keep the costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs as brand-name medications, which have already been tested. 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 halobetasol
This article provides cost information related to halobetasol. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for halobetasol.
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 lower cost drugs that could treat my condition?
- Does the dosage form of halobetasol affect the cost of my prescription?
- What are my options if I can’t afford halobetasol?
Resources
Resources
- Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Halobetasol propionate cream, 0.05%. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/1f57aaae-8d5f-bfdf-08d6-495b84221311/spl-doc
- Halobetasol propionate ointment, 0.05%. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/fd4ebec1-e5ba-46cc-9627-4645a7b3bf19/spl-doc
- Halobetasol propionate topical foam. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/d6994177-be9f-4c59-8330-e841c8239a0e/spl-doc
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