Elidel Coupons & Prices

Elidel FAQs

How much does Elidel cost without insurance?

The average cost for a 30 gram tube of Elidel cream is $401.71 for 1, 30gm of 1% tube of Elidel without insurance, but using the Elidel coupons from SingleCare will allow you to pay as little as $78.60 for 1, 30gm of 1% tube of cream of generic Elidel per prescription fill.

How much does Elidel cost with insurance?

Your copay for Elidel with insurance can vary based on your insurance plan. Check with your pharmacist to determine your cost with insurance. With SingleCare, Elidel costs as little as $78.60 for 1, 30gm of 1% tube of cream of generic Elidel. This may be cheaper than your insurance plan. Ask a pharmacist at your local pharmacy to run your SingleCare prescription discount card to compare pricing.

Does Medicare cover Elidel and how much does it cost?

Medicare typically covers Elidel with a copay around $0-$61 for 1, 30gm of 1% tube. With a free SingleCare card, you can get up to 80% off prescription drug retail prices. Use SingleCare's website or app to compare Elidel prices at drugstores near you before you overpay for another prescription.

Is there a generic of Elidel?

Elidel is a brand name, while the generic version is called pimecrolimus topical. The average out-of-pocket cost of brand-name Elidel is $401.71 for 1, 30gm of 1% tube of Elidel, but you may be able to save more if you use the generic version of Elidel. SingleCare has coupons for both.

What is Elidel?

Elidel is a topical cream used to treat symptoms of skin conditions such as mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema). Elidel can be used in adults and children 2 years and older who have not responded to other topical prescription medications. Patients who use Elidel cannot be immunocompromised. 

Elidel absorbs into the affected areas of the skin where it blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals called cytokines. Elidel is an FDA-approved medication that is steroid-free.

What doses of Elidel are available?

Elidel is available in the form of a topical cream supplied in 30 g, 60 g, and 100 g tubes. The dosage contains 10 mg of pimecrolimus per 1 g of cream. It is recommended that a thin layer of Elidel is applied twice daily. However, your doctor will recommend the right dosage for you.

What are the side effects of Elidel?

The most common side effects of Elidel cream include application site reactions such as localized burning. Other side effects include local irritation, pruritus (itching), abdominal or stomach pain, body aches, and cold or flu-like symptoms.

Let your healthcare professional know if you are allergic to any of the active ingredients in Elidel. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, and swelling or hives on the skin.

You should also know that as an immunosuppressant, Elidel lowers the blood cells that help to fight off diseases. This can make you more prone to chickenpox, cold sores, and shingles.

There may be other side effects associated with using Elidel. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience one or more of these side effects.