Capecitabine Coupons & Prices

Capecitabine FAQs

How much does Capecitabine cost without insurance?

At most pharmacies, the full cost of Capecitabine can be $3,217.89. That same prescription could cost $61.54 for 84, 500mg tablets using a SingleCare savings card, which you can use at participating pharmacies throughout the country, such as CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Walgreens, and others.

How much does Capecitabine cost with insurance?

Insurance plans may help cover the cost of Capecitabine. The copay for Capecitabine varies greatly depending on your insurance plan’s coverage. Check with your insurance plan to see if they cover Capecitabine. Some patients may find that they save more with a SingleCare Capecitabine coupon than with insurance. Ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay with the discounted cash price using a SingleCare coupon.

Does Medicare cover Capecitabine and how much does it cost?

Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance plans do not typically provide coverage for Capecitabine, but Medicare Part B may cover Capecitabine if it is administered in an outpatient clinic or doctor’s office. If you don't have coverage for Capecitabine, you may be able to use a SingleCare Capecitabine coupon for your prescription. With SingleCare, the retail price of Capecitabine could be $61.54 for 84, 500mg tablets.

What is the brand name of Capecitabine?

Capecitabine is the generic version of the brand-name drug, Xeloda. Generic Capecitabine is manufactured by Mylan, Amneal, Teva, and several other generic manufacturers.

What is Capecitabine?

Capecitabine is a generic prescription drug used to treat breast, colon, or rectal cancer. It is FDA-approved to treat breast, colon, or rectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Capecitabine is prescribed for metastatic breast cancer when previous anthracycline therapy has not succeeded. Capecitabine is a first-line therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer.

Capecitabine stops cancer cells from growing by blocking their ability to make copies of their genetic material. It is available as a 150 mg or 500 mg oral tablet.

What are the side effects of Capecitabine?

The most common side effects of Capecitabine include, but are not limited to, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, fatigue, and weakness. Other possible side effects include rash, hair loss, dizziness, unusual taste perception (dysgeusia), indigestion, and headache. 

Severe side effects of Capecitabine include dehydration, kidney problems, liver problems, low white blood cell counts, and heart problems. Before taking Capecitabine, ask your doctor for medical advice concerning these adverse effects.

Allergic reactions are rare but could be potentially severe. Some patients taking Capecitabine have had life-threatening skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, that require hospitalization. Consult your healthcare provider if you experience an allergic reaction, such as fever, swelling, itching, or rash.

Talk to a healthcare professional about other possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and precautions before taking Capecitabine.