Tigan
Trimethobenzamide
Trimethobenzamide (trye METH oh BENZ a mide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for nausea in adults. The brand-name version of this drug is Tigan. The cost of trimethobenzamide with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Trimethobenzamide (trye METH oh BENZ a mide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for nausea in adults. The brand-name version of this drug is Tigan. The cost of trimethobenzamide with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Capsule
- • 300mg
- • 30 Capsules
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Jen Seabright, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Paul Hetrick, PharmD
Updated on February 1, 2024
Trimethobenzamide (trye METH oh BENZ a mide) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for nausea in adults. The brand-name version of this drug is Tigan. The cost of trimethobenzamide with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved trimethobenzamide to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting and nausea caused by gastroenteritis in adults.
Read on to learn about trimethobenzamide and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about trimethobenzamide, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of trimethobenzamide
Like other medications, the cost of trimethobenzamide 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 trimethobenzamide injection
To find out how much trimethobenzamide 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 trimethobenzamide” section.
Coupons
Coupons for trimethobenzamide
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of trimethobenzamide. 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 trimethobenzamide
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 trimethobenzamide. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for trimethobenzamide. 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 trimethobenzamide injection may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of trimethobenzamide injection. 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.
- Savings accounts: If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.
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
Trimethobenzamide is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:
Form | Generic available | Brand available | Brand name |
---|---|---|---|
oral capsule | ✓ | ||
intramuscular injection* | ✓ | Tigan |
* An intramuscular injection is an injection into your muscle.
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. An active ingredient is what makes 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 trimethobenzamide but you’re interested in Tigan, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check which forms of the drug your insurance plan covers, as it may not cover all forms.
To learn how the cost of trimethobenzamide compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about trimethobenzamide and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about trimethobenzamide.
How does the cost of trimethobenzamide compare with the cost of other similar drugs, such as ondansetron?
What you would pay for trimethobenzamide or similar drugs, such as ondansetron, promethazine, metoclopramide, or meclizine, depends on several factors.
For instance, the form of the drug may affect its price. Trimethobenzamide is available as an oral capsule or an intramuscular injection.* Ondansetron comes in oral dosage forms as an oral tablet, an orally disintegrating tablet, and an oral solution. It also is available as an injection for intravenous (IV)† or intramuscular use. Typically, injectable drugs cost more than forms that are taken by mouth.
There are other things that can affect your prescription cost, such as:
- whether you’re paying out of pocket or using insurance
- if there are discounts available for the drug
- how long you’ll be taking the medication
To learn more about the cost of trimethobenzamide compared with other treatments for your condition, talk with your insurance provider. If you want to know which drug is best for your condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
* An intramuscular injection is an injection into your muscle.
† An intravenous injection is an injection into your vein.
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 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. 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 the 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 trimethobenzamide
This article provides cost information related to trimethobenzamide. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for trimethobenzamide.
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 length of treatment affect the cost of this drug?
- Are there other 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. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsule, for oral use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/ee626da9-cffc-4bb9-a528-482687201b2a/spl-doc
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