Benzonatate is a generic prescription drug that’s used to relieve coughing. Benzonatate’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.

The price you pay for benzonatate can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use. It will also depend on how much you have to pay for an office visit with your doctor to receive benzonatate.

To find out how much you’ll pay for benzonatate, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or keep reading to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.

To save money on your benzonatate prescription, explore these Optum Perks coupons. (Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.)

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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about benzonatate and cost.

What’s the cost of benzonatate without insurance?

The cost of benzonatate without insurance depends on several factors. But in general, your cost will be higher without insurance.

Your cost for benzonatate may depend on factors such as:

  • your treatment plan and dosage
  • whether you use a prescription coupon
  • the pharmacy you choose
  • the supply of medication you receive

To find out the exact cost of benzonatate without insurance, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Also, you may want to check with a few pharmacies to compare prices.

You can also visit Optum Perks to get price estimates for benzonatate when you use coupons from the site. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Healthline.) It’s important to note that Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

How much does benzonatate cost with insurance?

What you’ll pay for benzonatate with insurance depends on various factors, such as your specific plan benefits. The cost may also depend on your dosage and other factors, such as your copay (your share of the cost of a medication).

To learn about the cost of benzonatate with insurance, talk with your insurance provider or your doctor. They can let you know what you can expect to pay for the drug.

Benzonatate 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 but tends to cost less. Benzonatate was based on Tessalon, which is no longer available.

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 manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug exclusively 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 benzonatate long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:

If you need help covering the cost of benzonatate 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 have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover benzonatate. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss benzonatate in regard to your treatment. Then, the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If benzonatate 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 benzonatate requires prior authorization.

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