Tranexamic Acid
Generic Cyklokapron, Lysteda
Tranexamic acid (tran eks AM ik AS id) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to reduce or prevent heavy bleeding. The brand-name versions of this drug are Cyklokapron and Lysteda. The cost of tranexamic acid with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Tranexamic acid (tran eks AM ik AS id) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to reduce or prevent heavy bleeding. The brand-name versions of this drug are Cyklokapron and Lysteda. The cost of tranexamic acid with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Tablet
- • 650mg
- • 30 Tablets
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Malini Ghoshal, RPh, MS
Medically reviewed by Molly Becze, PharmD, BCPS
Updated on December 20, 2023
Tranexamic acid (tran eks AM ik AS id) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to reduce or prevent heavy bleeding. The brand-name versions of this drug are Cyklokapron and Lysteda. The cost of tranexamic acid 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 tranexamic acid to:
- treat heavy menstrual bleeding in females* in their reproductive age
- reduce or prevent hemorrhage during or after a tooth extraction
Reproductive age refers to the time period between the first menstrual cycle and menopause.
*Sex and gender exist on spectrums. In this article, we use the term “female” to refer to a person’s sex assigned at birth.
Read on to learn about tranexamic acid and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about tranexamic acid, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of tranexamic acid
Like other medications, the cost of tranexamic acid can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the dosage form of tranexamic acid you’re prescribed
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive injection doses of tranexamic acid
To find out how much tranexamic acid 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 tranexamic acid” section.
Coupons
Coupons for tranexamic acid
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of tranexamic acid. 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.
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 tranexamic acid
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 tranexamic acid. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for tranexamic acid. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin treatment 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 tranexamic acid injection doses may instead be billed through your medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional give doses of tranexamic acid injection given as an intravenous (IV) infusion. 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 tranexamic acid tablets 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
Tranexamic acid is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:
Form | Generic available | Brand available | Brand name |
---|---|---|---|
oral tablet | ✓ | ✓ | Lysteda |
injection for intravenous (IV) use | ✓ | ✓ | Cyklokapron |
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 versions.
If your doctor has prescribed tranexamic acid but you’re interested in taking Cyklokapron or Lysteda, 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 tranexamic acid compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about tranexamic acid and cost
Here are some common questions about tranexamic acid and their answers.
Is tranexamic acid covered by Medicare?
Possibly. There are many types of Medicare plans with various benefits. To find out whether your Medicare plan covers the cost of tranexamic acid, call your plan provider. They can tell you whether the drug is covered and what you can expect to pay.
You can also talk with your doctor or pharmacist to learn more about the cost of tranexamic acid.
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 tranexamic acid
This article provides cost information related to tranexamic acid. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for tranexamic acid.
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:
- Does my insurance cover the cost of the injection form of tranexamic acid?
- Are there other lower cost options to treat my condition if I can’t afford tranexamic acid?
- Does the cost of tranexamic acid depend on my treatment plan?
Resources
Resources
- Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) injection for intravenous use. (2021). accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/019281Orig1s047lbl.pdf
- Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Lysteda (tranexamic acid) tablets for oral use. (2020). accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/022430s009lbl.pdf
- Tranexamic acid injection for intravenous use. (2022). nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/28ccedba-99cd-49f3-a782-798df5258524/spl-doc
- Tranexamic acid tablets for oral use. (2022). nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/cbc6f5b3-927e-4a94-8836-dbcd47ef97a8/spl-doc
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