How much is Premarin without insurance?

Is Premarin covered by insurance? | How much does Premarin cost without insurance? | How to get Premarin without insurance

Premarin is a brand-name prescription drug containing a mixture of estrogen hormones. Taken by mouth as a tablet, Premarin serves as hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness, and as hormone replacement in women who do not produce enough estrogen. The FDA has also approved Premarin to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, treat later stages of breast cancer, and treat later stages of prostate cancer in men. As a vaginal cream, Premarin can slow thinning of tissues in the vagina or vulva and help prevent pain due to sexual intercourse in postmenopausal women. As an injection, Premarin is used solely to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Dosages will depend on the format used and the condition being treated. The active ingredients in Premarin, conjugated estrogens, are not sold in cheaper generic versions, but there are ways to get Premarin at a discount or for free. 

Is Premarin covered by insurance?

Premarin tablets and vaginal cream are typically covered by commercial health insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid. Some plans, however, may exclude Premarin for certain conditions. 

Health insurance will cover some of the cost, but the final out-of-pocket cost will vary depending on an insurance plan’s formulary, copay cost, coinsurance, and deductible. Keep in mind, though, that insurance companies generally classify Premarin tablets andvaginal cream as Tier 2 or Tier 3 drugs, so the out-of-pocket cost could be high. 

How much does Premarin cost without insurance?

People paying the full retail price for Premarin can expect to pay $411 for a single injection. A tube of Premarin vaginal cream is comparably priced, but a 30-day supply of Premarin tablets will cost less. 

The uninsured do have less expensive hormone treatment options containing estradiol, a naturally-produced female hormone, rather than conjugated estrogens. Side effects are similar to Premarin. Other treatments may combine two types of female hormones: estrogen and a progestin, such as norethindrone and medroxyprogesterone. 

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs. The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see updated drug prices.

How to get Premarin without insurance

Paying full price for Premarin can be a strain on anyone’s budget. If money is tight, then some kind of assistance is needed. Here are four effective solutions to reduce the cost of Premarin without insurance.

1. Use a SingleCare savings card

Save up to 80% off the normal retail price of Premarin with a SingleCare discount card. This is not just for Premarin. Discount prices are available for hundreds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs at SingleCare participating pharmacies.

2. Search out the lowest price

Pharmacies charge different prices for the same prescription drug, so it makes sense to find the lowest price before filling a Premarin prescription. Use SingleCare’s pharmacy finder to compare prices at pharmacies near you.

3. Get Premarin for free with Medicaid

Many Medicaid policies provide Premarin free of charge or for only a very few dollars. Call your state’s health department or visit your state’s Medicaid website for eligibility requirements, enrollment directions, and additional information.

4. Switch to estradiol

A 30-day supply of estradiol tablets costs about $22. With a SingleCare coupon, that price can be less than $1. Before switching, though, ask a healthcare professional for medical advice. There may be a compelling reason why Premarin is the optimal treatment.