Nitazoxanide
Generic Alinia
Nitazoxanide (nye ta ZOX a nide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain types of diarrhea in adults and some children. The brand-name version of this drug is Alinia. The cost of nitazoxanide with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Nitazoxanide (nye ta ZOX a nide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain types of diarrhea in adults and some children. The brand-name version of this drug is Alinia. The cost of nitazoxanide with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 500mg
- • 6 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Jen Seabright, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on December 4, 2023
Nitazoxanide (nye ta ZOX a nide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain types of diarrhea in adults and some children. The brand-name version of this drug is Alinia. The cost of nitazoxanide with or without insurance can depend on several factors.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved nitazoxanide in adults and children ages 12 years and older to treat diarrhea that’s caused by certain parasites.
Read on to learn about nitazoxanide and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about nitazoxanide, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of nitazoxanide
Like other medications, the cost of nitazoxanide 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 nitazoxanide 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 nitazoxanide” section.
Coupons
Coupons for nitazoxanide
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of nitazoxanide. 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.
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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 nitazoxanide
If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of nitazoxanide. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for nitazoxanide. 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 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
Generics vs. brand-names
Nitazoxanide is a generic medication. The brand-name version of the drug is Alinia. Nitazoxanide is available as an oral tablet, while Alinia is available as an oral tablet and oral suspension.
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 has prescribed nitazoxanide but you’re interested in taking Alinia, 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 nitazoxanide compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about nitazoxanide and cost
Here are some common questions about nitazoxanide and their answers.
Is nitazoxanide covered by Medicare?
It may be. There are many different types of Medicare plans. To find out if your plan covers nitazoxanide, contact your insurance provider. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor to learn more about the cost of your medication.
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 or pharmacist.
What to ask
What to ask about nitazoxanide
This article provides cost information related to nitazoxanide. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for nitazoxanide.
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:
- Will my dosage of nitazoxanide affect its cost?
- Are there any lower-cost medications available to treat my condition?
- What options do I have if I can’t afford my medication?
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
- Nitazoxanide tablets, for oral use. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/c0dc0656-3c46-43f9-adea-5285c522cef8/spl-doc
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