Megestrol is a hormone treatment used primarily to treat loss of appetite due to illness. It is an oral suspension sold under the brand names Megace and Megace ES as well as a generic. Megestrol is a man-made version of progesterone, a female hormone. Megestrol is also used to treat breast and endometrial cancer, that is, cancer of the inner lining of the uterus. The cost of Megestrol is $147.08 for 1, 240ml of 40mg/ml bottle of Megestrol, but with SingleCare's Megestrol coupon, it costs only $42.84. Find out more about Megestrol in our FAQs below: what it is, how it works, how much it costs, and how to save money on your prescription.
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Megestrol is a hormone treatment used primarily to treat loss of appetite due to illness. It is an oral suspension sold under the brand names Megace and Megace ES as well as a generic. Megestrol is a man-made version of progesterone, a female hormone. Megestrol is also used to treat breast and endometrial cancer, that is, cancer of the inner lining of the uterus. The cost of Megestrol is $147.08 for 1, 240ml of 40mg/ml bottle of Megestrol, but with SingleCare's Megestrol coupon, it costs only $42.84. Find out more about Megestrol in our FAQs below: what it is, how it works, how much it costs, and how to save money on your prescription.
Our price history metrics are calculated from aggregate prescription data that we receive from all participating pharmacies. This chart updates daily to show new price fluctuations. If a data point is missing from the chart, it is because we do not have enough data to produce a reliable figure.
| Pharmacy | Megestrol Acetate Retail Price | Megestrol Acetate SingleCare Price |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | $123.20 | $64.00 |
| Walmart | $182.40 | $69.60 |
| Walgreens | $143.04 | $43.20 |
| Kroger Pharmacy | $63.36 | $57.60 |
These prices are based on the last month of SingleCare prescription fill data by major pharmacy. This table updates daily to show the most accurate typical prices by pharmacies. If a data point is missing from the table, it is because we do not have enough data to produce a reliable figure.
Megestrol is a hormone treatment used primarily to treat loss of appetite due to illness. It is an oral suspension sold under the brand names Megace and Megace ES as well as a generic. Megestrol is a man-made version of progesterone, a female hormone. Megestrol is also used to treat breast and endometrial cancer, that is, cancer of the inner lining of the uterus. The cost of Megestrol is $147.08 for 1, 240ml of 40mg/ml bottle of Megestrol, but with SingleCare's Megestrol coupon, it costs only $42.84. Find out more about Megestrol in our FAQs below: what it is, how it works, how much it costs, and how to save money on your prescription.
Megestrol costs $147.08 for 1, 240ml of 40mg/ml bottle of Megestrol for uninsured customers, but this may vary based on the prescription. With a SingleCare Megestrol coupon, you will pay only $42.84 for Megestrol for that same prescription. In fact, you can save up to 80% the retail price on all your prescription drug needs with your SingleCare discount card.
Insurance copays for Megestrol vary widely based on your insurance plan. You may find your SingleCare Megestrol coupon saves you more than your insurance—with SingleCare, Megestrol only costs $42.84 for 1, 240ml of 40mg/ml bottle of Megestrol. Your pharmacist can compare your SingleCare Megestrol price with your insurance copay.
Megestrol as a generic is usually covered for Medicare-eligible patients under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, but Megace and Megace ES are not. If you don't have Medicare prescription drug coverage, you can reliably save money with SingleCare Megestrol coupons, accepted at many pharmacies located near you.
Megestrol is a generic prescription drug that is also sold under the brand name Megace and Megace ES manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. The generic version is manufactured by Teva, Par, and others.
Megestrol is a hormone treatment that stimulates the appetite for patients who are malnourished or who have lost a dangerous amount of weight due to illness (wasting syndrome). Megestrol is man-made progesterone, a female hormone. It is unclear how Megestrol stimulates appetite, but the weight gain is primarily due to increases in the body's fat stores rather than lean tissues, such as muscle.
Megestrol is also used to treat breast and endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus's inner lining). Megestrol decreases the body's production of female hormones that certain cancers need to grow.
Megestrol is taken as an oral suspension. Megestrol stimulates appetite on the first or second day it's taken.
Common side effects of Megestrol include but are not limited to increased appetite, weight gain, stomach upset, diarrhea, gas, menstrual changes, lowered sex drive, decreased semen production, and impotence. Allergic reactions to Megestrol are rare but include hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling. Mental and mood changes include trouble sleeping.
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