Biafine FAQs
How much does Biafine cost without insurance?
Without insurance, Biafine costs $75.89, but you can use a free SingleCare savings card and pay as low as $50.90 at local pharmacies like CVS, Walmart, Kroger, and Walgreens. Unfortunately, there is not a generic version of Biafine available, but you can use coupons for Biafine to subsidize your out-of-pocket costs.
How much does Biafine cost with insurance?
You'll have to check with your pharmacist or healthcare provider to calculate your copay with insurance coverage, as costs vary by health plan. With a SingleCare savings card, you could pay a discounted price of $50.90 per 1, 45gm of tube on an Biafine prescription. This could be cheaper than your insurance. To compare Biafine prices, ask the pharmacist to run your discount card before you buy.
Does Medicare cover Biafine and how much does it cost?
Medicare does not typically cover Biafine, but you can use our SingleCare discount card to save on this expensive prescription drug. With SingleCare, you could your Biafine total will be $50.90 to fill or refill your prescription. These instant savings can be redeemed at participating pharmacies across the United States.
Is there a generic of Biafine?
Biafine is a generic drug manufactured by Bausch Health Companies Inc. and is only available as a brand-name drug.
What is Biafine?
Biafine is a topical emulsion used to treat an array of skin conditions including minor cuts, sunburn, skin ulcers, and superficial wounds. Biafine aids in the healing process, and prevents infection of the wound. Biafine belongs to a group of drugs called topical emollients. Drugs in this class work by sealing moisture into the skin to speed up the healing process and reduce itching caused by dry skin and other skin irritations. Before using Biafine Tell your healthcare provider about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems that you have. You should also find out which form of Biafine is best for you. Biafine is available as an emollient cream, emulsion, gel, lotion, and ointment. It is important that you do not start, stop, or change the dose of any this drug without medical advice from your doctor. You will need to talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of using Biafine while you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of Biafine?
The most common side effect of Biafine is mild to severe skin irritation. Some people may have an allergic reaction to Biafine. Tell your doctor about allergy conditions and explain what signs you experienced, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. Though it is unusual you should call your doctor and stop taking Biafine immediately if you experience signs of skin infection like oozing, heat, swelling, redness, or pain, very bad skin irritation, bleeding that is not normal from the affected part, fever.Your healthcare professional will advise you on the other side effects that can occur but were not mentioned here. You're also free to use the FDA to your disposal to report any side effects you have.
