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Is triamcinolone acetonide covered by insurance? | How much does triamcinolone acetonide cost without insurance? | How to get triamcinolone acetonide without insurance
Triamcinolone acetonide is a generic prescription corticosteroid that treats inflammatory conditions. As an injection, triamcinolone is FDA approved for many inflammatory conditions, including allergic reactions, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and others. However, most people use triamcinolone in one of its many topical dosage forms: skin creams, lotions, sprays, ointments, dental paste, or nonprescription nasal spray. Again, these topical formulations treat various conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, and mouth sores. Additionally, some topical medications combine triamcinolone with other drugs, particularly nystatin, a topical drug that fights fungal skin infections. Triamcinolone is a lower-priced generic drug, but the price may change depending on the dosage form.
What is the brand name for triamcinolone acetonide?
Triamcinolone acetonide comes in various forms, so a few brand-name versions exist.
- Triderm is a brand-name version of triamcinolone cream
- Kenalog is the brand-name version of a triamcinolone acetonide injection
- Zilretta is brand-name of an extended-release triamcinolone injection
- Triesence is the brand-name version of a triamcinolone eye injection
- Oralone is a generic brand-name version of triamcinolone dental paste
Triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray can be purchased without a prescription. The best-known brand name is Nasacort Allergy 24HR.
The prescription brands of triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray, Trianex and Nasacort AQ, are no longer sold in the US.
Is triamcinolone acetonide covered by insurance?
Health insurance plans, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid usually cover triamcinolone acetonide in all of its dosage forms. Nystatin-triamcinolone is also usually covered by health insurance. However, coverage will vary. For instance, injections are less likely to be covered than topical formats for skin conditions. Most insurance plans will not cover over-the-counter (OTC) triamcinolone, but some plans might. Most people can expect triamcinolone topical products to be in lower copay tiers, but this may also vary. The out-of-pocket cost of triamcinolone should still be low because many triamcinolone products are lower-priced prescription medications.
How much does triamcinolone acetonide cost without insurance?
Without insurance, the average retail price of a 30 gram (gm) tube of 0.1% triamcinolone cream is $19. How long a single tube lasts will depend on how much skin is affected and the dosage prescribed, which is usually two to four applications a day.
Triamcinolone is one of the lowest-priced prescription steroids. Most prescription alternatives, such as prednisone, will be comparably priced or more expensive. OTC topical corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone cream, may be cheaper for skin conditions. However, the dosage form prescribed and the severity of the underlying condition will determine if OTC topical steroids are suitable. Ask the prescribing healthcare provider about cheaper alternatives if triamcinolone acetonide is difficult to afford.
The cheapest alternative to paying full price for triamcinolone in any of its dosage forms is to use a SingleCare prescription discount card. With a SingleCare savings card, a 30 gm tube of triamcinolone cream could cost as little as $1, an injection could cost as little as $3, and a dental paste could cost as little as $18.
Compare Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide) prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | $19 per 30 gm of 0.1% cream | $1 per 30 gm of 0.1% cream of generic triamcinolone acetonide | See latest prices |
| Kenalog(triamcinolone acetonide) | $19 per 1 mL of 40 mg/mL suspension | $3 per 1 mL of 40 mg/mL suspension of generic triamcinolone acetonide | See latest prices |
| Mometasone furoate | $263 per 17 gm of 50 mcg/act suspension of generic mometasone furoate | $32 per 17 gm of 50 mcg/act suspension of generic mometasone furoate | See latest prices |
| Hydrocortisone topical | $23 per 30 gm of 2.5% cream of generic hydrocortisone | $1 per 30 gm of 2.5% cream of generic hydrocortisone | See latest prices |
| Fluocinonide topical | $125 per 60 mL of 0.05% solution of generic fluocinonide | $13 per 60 mL of 0.05% solution of generic fluocinonide | See latest prices |
| Elidel | $400 per 30 gm of 1% cream | $76 per 30 gm of 1% cream of generic pimecrolimus | See latest prices |
| Eucrisa
(crisaborole) |
$959 per 60 gm of 2% ointment | $656 per 60 gm of 2% ointment of brand-name Eucrisa | See latest prices |
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 (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.
How to get triamcinolone acetonide without insurance
Although the retail price for a single tube of triamcinolone cream is relatively low for a prescription drug, the amount needed can vary. Uninsured patients can sometimes save money with patient assistance programs or manufacturer coupons, but these aren’t typically offered for generic drugs like triamcinolone. Besides, many people who want patient assistance won’t meet the eligibility requirements. Even so, there are effective ways to bring down the price. Start with a free coupon from SingleCare and pay only one dollar for a tube of triamcinolone cream.
1. Pay $1 for triamcinolone with a SingleCare savings card
The lowest SingleCare discount price for a 30 gm tube of triamcinolone cream is only $1, a savings of $18 off of the pharmacy cash price. Similar savings can be found for triamcinolone injections, dental paste, nasal spray, and OTC Nasacort. Discount prices will vary by participating pharmacies. Visit the triamcinolone acetonide coupons page to browse available discounts at local pharmacies. Read the FAQs section on this coupon page to find additional information that can help you save money.
2. Find the lowest price for your prescription
The lowest pharmacy price for a 30 gm tube of triamcinolone cream is about $8. The highest price is more than $30. Like everything else, it pays to shop around for the best value.
3. Ask the prescriber about over-the-counter topical steroids
If a prescription is for topical triamcinolone, ask the prescriber about alternative topical steroids. Prescription topical triamcinolone is probably the lowest-priced prescription alternative, but using an OTC version with hydrocortisone may be possible. Before switching, get medical advice from a healthcare professional first. An OTC topical corticosteroid may not be appropriate for some conditions.
