Zinc Chloride

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 24, 2024

Cost of zinc chloride

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

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy used
• the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive infusions of zinc chloride 
• the amount prescribed

To find out how much zinc chloride 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 above on this page.

Coupons for zinc chloride

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

However, coupons may not be available for medications that are only given by a healthcare professional, such as infusions of zinc chloride.

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.

Common questions about zinc chloride’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about zinc chloride.

Is the cost of zinc chloride infusions covered by insurance?

The cost of zinc chloride infusions may or may not be covered by health insurance. It depends on your specific insurance policy.

To find out if zinc chloride cost is covered by your policy, talk with your health insurance provider. Their phone number typically appears on the back of your insurance card.

Even if your insurance policy has prescription drug coverage, the cost of zinc chloride treatment might be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or other healthcare professional gives the infusions of zinc chloride. If you have questions about this, talk with your doctor or your insurance provider.

Is the cost of zinc chloride covered by Medicare?

The cost of zinc chloride infusions may or may not be covered by Medicare. It depends on your specific Medicare policy and whether you have a Medicare Part D plan. Some Medicare plans may cover zinc chloride infusions, while others may not.

If you have questions about whether zinc chloride costs are covered by your policy, talk with your Medicare plan provider.

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
• Zinc- zinc chloride injection, solution. (2024). https://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=4675

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