Allopurinol Cost in 2024: Saving Tips and More

Like all medications, the cost of allopurinol can vary. Factors that may affect the price you pay include your treatment plan, insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use.

To find out how much allopurinol will cost you, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance company. Or look below in the next section to see how much you can save using the Optum Perks coupon.

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Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the cost of medications and allopurinol.

The price you’ll pay for allopurinol if you don’t have insurance can vary depending on several factors. But usually without insurance the cost is higher.

Other factors may affect the amount you pay for this drug. These include:

• the amount you were prescribed (for example, a 30-day supply or a 90-day supply)
• Do you apply for and qualify for any available savings programs?
• your dosage and treatment plan
• the pharmacy you use

To find out the exact cost of this medication without insurance, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact several pharmacies to compare prices for allopurinol.

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Oral allopurinol tablets are available in dosages of 100 milligrams (mg), 200 mg, and 300 mg. The 300 mg tablet may cost more because it contains more of the active ingredient (allopurinol) than lower-dose tablets.

But the price you pay depends on various factors. These may include:

• duration of your treatment
• Are there programs to help pay for your treatment?
• do you pay out of pocket or do you have insurance
• the pharmacy you use

To learn more about the cost of allopurinol tablets, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance company (if you have one). You can also compare allopurinol prices at Optum Perks by using coupons from the site.

Allopurinol is generic, meaning it is an exact copy of the active ingredient in the brand-name drug. The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. In addition, generic drugs usually cost less than brand-name drugs.

Allopurinol is available in the branded drugs Zyloprim, Lopurine and Aloprim. If your doctor prescribed allopurinol and you are interested in a brand-name drug instead, talk to your doctor. They may prefer one or the other. You will also need to check with your insurance company as they may only cover one or the other.

To find out how the cost of these brand-name drugs compares to the cost of allopurinol, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance company.

If you take allopurinol for a long time, you can reduce its cost in the following ways.

You may be able to obtain a 90-day supply of allopurinol. If approved by your insurance company, getting a 90-day supply of the drug can reduce the number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost. If you are interested in this option, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance company.

Allopurinol can be purchased from a mail order pharmacy. Using this type of service can help reduce the cost of the drug and allow you to receive your medications from the comfort of your home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You can also receive a 90-day supply of the drug by mail.

If you don’t have health insurance, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that will suit you.

If you need financial support to pay for allopurinol, consider searching websites that offer pricing resources and information. Two such organizations:

These sites provide detailed information about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services.

Below is information you may want to consider if you have insurance and receive a prescription for allopurinol.

If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it will cover allopurinol. This means that the company and your doctor will discuss allopurinol in connection with your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the drug is covered. If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without prior authorization, you may pay the full cost of the drug. You can ask your insurance company if allopurinol requires prior authorization.

Disclaimer: Medical News Today has made every effort to ensure that all information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and experience of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or other health care provider before taking any medications. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or side effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not mean that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or for all specific uses.