The price you pay for amoxicillin may depend on factors such as the form you take, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the cost of amoxicillin.
Several factors can affect the price you’ll pay for amoxicillin, including:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- available financial assistance for amoxicillin (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
To find out the cost of amoxicillin for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. The next section, “Amoxicillin coupons and savings,” also includes information about how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
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Amoxicillin is a generic drug. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered just as safe and effective as the original drug but tends to cost less.
Amoxicillin comes in brand-name versions called Amoxil and Larotid, as shown in the following table:
| Form | Available generic | Available brand | Brand name |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral tablet | ✓ | ||
| oral tablet, chewable | ✓ | ||
| oral capsule | ✓ | ✓ | Amoxil |
| powder for oral suspension | ✓ | ✓ | Amoxil, Larotid |
Talk with your doctor if they prescribed amoxicillin for you and you’re interested in a brand-name version instead. They may recommend one version over another. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as it may only cover one version or the other.
To find out how the cost of amoxicillin and its brand-name versions compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
If you need financial support to pay for amoxicillin or help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available.
For example, some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:
Learn more about saving money on prescriptions with or without insurance.
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about amoxicillin’s cost.
Does the price of amoxicillin capsules or tablets depend on the strength (250 mg, 500 mg, or 875 mg)?
Yes, the price of amoxicillin may vary depending on the strength of the drug you’re taking. The cost of your medication may also vary based on the form that you take.
Below is a table that lists available forms and strengths in milligrams (mg) of amoxicillin:
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| oral tablet | 500 mg, 875 mg |
| oral tablet, chewable | 125 mg, 250 mg |
| oral capsule | 250 mg, 500 mg |
| oral suspension* | 125 mg/5 mL, 200 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL, 400 mg/5 mL |
For pricing of a specific form and strength of amoxicillin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
* Strength of liquid suspension is measured in mg of powder dissolved in milliliters (mL) of water.
How much does 500 mg amoxicillin cost without insurance?
The cost of amoxicillin without insurance depends on many factors. These include the pharmacy that you use and whether coupons or financial assistance are available.
Be sure to check for Optum Perks coupons on this page that may lower your amoxicillin 500 mg price without insurance.
You may want to consider the following important information if you have insurance and are prescribed amoxicillin.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers amoxicillin. This means the company and your doctor will discuss amoxicillin in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered.
If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether amoxicillin requires prior authorization.
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