Malarone Coupons & Prices

Malarone FAQs

How much does Malarone cost without insurance?

Malarone costs typically about $261.84 for 30, 250-100mg tablets of Malarone. You can talk to your pharmacist about using your SingleCare prescription savings card for a reduced cost on your Malarone prescription or next refill. You can also ask your pharmacist about the generic version of Malarone as it is less expensive than the brand name.

How much does Malarone cost with insurance?

Talk to your pharmacist about calculating the cost of Malarone with insurance as the average copay varies with different insurance plans. However, you can use your SingleCare savings card for a significant reduction in price and pay a discounted price of $45.84 for 30, 250-100mg tablets of generic Malarone which can be cheaper than your insurance. Be sure to check with the local pharmacy near you.

Does Medicare cover Malarone and how much does it cost?

Generally, Medicare prescription plans do not cover this drug; however, you can use your free SingleCare prescription discount card or free coupon to reduce the cost of your prescription. Check prices at participating pharmacies near you.

Is there a generic of Malarone?

The generic version of Malarone is atovaquone-proguanil. Malarone is the brand name.

What is Malarone?

Malarone is a prescription medication used to inhibit the growth of parasites in the red blood cells or liver caused by the bite of a certain type of mosquito. It is not sold as an over-the-counter medication and must always be prescribed by a healthcare provider. The generic version of Malarone is a combination of proguanil and atovaquone. The brand-name drug manufacturer is GlaxoSmithKline.  

Malarone is used to treat and prevent malaria in countries where malaria is common. If you are taking Malarone to prevent malaria, your doctor will instruct you to begin treatment one or two days prior to entering an area where malaria is common. Malarone should be taken during your stay and for seven days after your return. If you cannot continue treatment with the medication consult with your doctor about another malaria prevention alternative. Malarone is taken orally as prescribed by a healthcare professional. It must be taken with food or a milky drink. There is no 100% effective malaria medication for treating and preventing the infection. For desired results, keep using the medication as directed. If you vomit within an hour after taking Malarone, repeat the dosage. If you experience vomiting after taking the dosage call a doctor immediately as you might have to take another drug to prevent vomiting. Malarone belongs to a class of drugs called antimalarials. For the lowest price on your Malarone prescription, check with your local pharmacist for a free discount using SingleCare.

What are the side effects of Malarone?

While Malarone is used to prevent and treat malaria, side effects of Malarone may occur that do not require medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body will adjust to the medicine. However, if you begin to experience serious side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, and dizziness, contact your doctor right away for medical advice.

Should these side effects get worse, go see your doctor right away. Be sure to talk to your doctor about whether this drug is right for you as this is not a full list of all possible side effects.