Buspirone is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat anxiety or symptoms of anxiety. Buspirone’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.
Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or symptoms of anxiety in adults.
The price you pay for buspirone can vary. It may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use. To find out how much you’ll pay for buspirone, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Note: If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover buspirone. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss buspirone in regard to your treatment. Then the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If buspirone requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.
Be sure to ask your insurance company whether buspirone requires prior authorization.
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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about buspirone and cost.
How much does buspirone cost without insurance?
Your cost of buspirone without insurance may vary, depending on where you fill your prescription. If you don’t have insurance coverage for prescription drugs, ask your pharmacist for a “cash price” for buspirone. That’s the amount you’ll pay out of pocket without any discounts. (See “Can I get help paying for buspirone?” below for resources on drug savings.)
Does buspirone 7.5 mg cost less than tablets in a higher dose?
It’s possible. Your cost of buspirone may depend on what strength your doctor prescribes. Buspirone comes in the following strengths:
- 5 milligrams (mg)
- 7.5 mg
- 10 mg
- 15 mg
- 30 mg
If you have questions about your cost of buspirone, ask your pharmacist or insurance provider.
Buspirone only comes as a generic drug. It’s not currently available in a brand-name version. A generic drug contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Buspirone was based on Buspar, which is no longer on the market.
Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The maker of a brand-name drug can sell the drug for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.
If you take buspirone long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:
Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Buspirone if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of buspirone. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for buspirone. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
If you need help covering the cost of buspirone or understanding your insurance, check out these resources:
On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.
If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you still have questions about the cost of buspirone, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’d pay for buspirone.
Examples of questions you may want to ask your doctor include:
- Are there other lower cost drugs that could treat my anxiety?
- Will my dosage of buspirone affect the cost?
- Can you prescribe a higher strength that I can cut in half or thirds to help lower the cost of this medication?
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