Terbutaline
Terbutaline [ter BYOO ta leen] is a generic medication that’s prescribed to treat and prevent bronchospasm. Terbutaline is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of terbutaline with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Terbutaline [ter BYOO ta leen] is a generic medication that’s prescribed to treat and prevent bronchospasm. Terbutaline is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of terbutaline with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 2.5mg
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
Medically reviewed by Michael Rio, PharmD
Updated on December 20, 2023
Terbutaline [ter BYOO ta leen] is a generic medication that’s prescribed to treat and prevent bronchospasm. Terbutaline is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of terbutaline with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Read on to learn about terbutaline and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about terbutaline, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of terbutaline
Like other medications, the cost of terbutaline 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 terbutaline
To find out how much terbutaline 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 terbutaline” section.
Coupons
Coupons for terbutaline
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of terbutaline. 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 terbutaline
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 terbutaline. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for terbutaline. 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.
- Insurance coverage. Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of terbutaline may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because terbutaline doses can be given by a doctor or another healthcare professional. The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan and whether you receive the doses at your doctor’s clinic or a hospital. If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
- A 3-month supply. If you’re taking terbutaline 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.
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
Terbutaline is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.
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.) Terbutaline is based on the brand-name versions Brethine and Bricanyl, which are no longer available.
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.
To learn more about the cost of terbutaline, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about terbutaline and cost
Here are some common questions about terbutaline and their answers.
Does terbutaline 2.5 mg cost less than terbutaline 5 mg?
The price of terbutaline may depend on whether you have insurance coverage, the strength you take, and the pharmacy you use.
Insurance plans usually have the same copays for the same drug, even though it may be different strengths. But there may be some exceptions.
If you don’t have insurance, you may have to pay the out-of-pocket price. The price can vary depending on the pharmacy you use and the strength you take. Terbutaline 5-mg oral tablets may have a slightly higher out-of-pocket price than the 2.5-mg oral tablets.
Speak with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider to learn more about what the different strengths of terbutaline oral tablets will cost you.
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 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.
What to ask
What to ask about terbutaline
This article provides cost information related to terbutaline. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for terbutaline.
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:
- How much will my copay be for terbutaline?
- What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
- Are there lower cost drugs that could treat my condition?
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
- Terbutaline sulfate injection, USP 1 mg/mL 1 mL single dose vial. (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/9f4b177e-4d7d-4255-afeb-522c7d4594c6/spl-doc
- Terbutaline sulfate tablets, USP. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/859267c6-3d14-4123-9b9d-4fc248f09726/spl-doc
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