Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Coupons & Prices

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate FAQs

How much does Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate cost without insurance?

The price of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is $51.09 at full retail price. A SingleCare Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate coupon reduces that cost to $347.39 if the clinic where you receive Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate injections will accept SingleCare.

How much does Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate cost with insurance?

Your copay for Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate with insurance will vary depending on your plan and the price charged for Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate by the clinic or doctor's office where you get your injection. However, Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate may be covered by your health insurance as a medical benefit rather than a prescription drug benefit. Ask the clinic where you receive Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate injections if they will accept a SingleCare Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate coupon. If they do, you could pay only $347.39 for your injection.

Does Medicare cover Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate and how much does it cost?

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is not included in Medicare prescription drug plans, but is usually covered under Medicare Part B as a medical benefit. Patients without Medicare should consider asking the clinic or medical practice that administers Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate injections if they will accept a SingleCare Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate coupon. This could cut the price down to $347.39.

What is the brand name of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate?

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is a generic prescription drug manufactured by Prasco, Aurobindo, Mylan, and other generic manufacturers. Generic Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is administered only by healthcare professionals and not sold at commercial pharmacies. The brand-name version, Makena, is available at commercial pharmacies as an autoinjector.

What is Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate?

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is a generic prescription drug that helps prevent preterm delivery in women who have a history of premature birth of a single child. Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is effective at statistically improving the incidence of premature birth, but it has not been studied in terms of improving the health or survival rates of the baby.

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate injections are started at 16 to 20 weeks into the pregnancy. Injections are given once weekly in the gluteus maximums until week 37.

While generic Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is administered only as a deep intramuscular injection by a healthcare professional, the brand-name version of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is sold at commercial pharmacies as a subcutaneous auto-injector.

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is also used off-label as menopausal hormone replacement therapy, as feminizing hormone therapy for transgender patients, and to treat prostate cancer or enlarged prostate in men.

What are the side effects of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate?

The most common side effects of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate are site reactions to the injection, such as pain, itching, bruising, or a hard lump. These reactions should are temporary and only last one or two days.

Common side effects of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate include but are not limited to hives, itching, nausea, migraine, and diarrhea. The most serious side effects of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate are the possibility of high blood pressure or blood clots.

Although not common, in clinical trials, Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate increased pregnancy complications including the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm labor, preeclampsia (gestational high blood pressure), gestational diabetes, and low amniotic fluid.

Mental and mood changes have not been reported. Allergic reactions are rare.

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult with your doctor if you have concerns or questions about the possible side effects of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate.