Cefdinir is a generic drug prescribed for certain bacterial infections in adults and some children. Cefdinir isn’t available in a brand-name version. The cost of cefdinir with and without insurance can depend on several factors.
Cefdinir comes in two forms: an oral capsule and a powder for oral liquid suspension.
As with all medications, the cost of cefdinir can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use.
To find out what the cost of cefdinir will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or look below in the next section to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
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Cefdinir is only available as a generic. It doesn’t come in a brand-name version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. Cefdinir was based on the brand-name drug Omnicef, which is no longer available.
Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
If you need financial support to pay for cefdinir, consider looking into websites that offer cost resources and information. Two such organizations are:
These sites can provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and cefdinir.
How much does cefdinir cost with insurance vs. without it?
What you pay for cefdinir if you have insurance compared with what you’d pay without it depends on several factors.
Factors that could affect what you pay for this drug without insurance include:
- the quantity you’re prescribed (such as a 5-day supply or 10-day supply)
- whether you apply and qualify for any available savings programs
- your dosage and treatment plan
- the form of the drug you’re prescribed
- the pharmacy you use
These same factors may affect your price for cefdinir if you have insurance. But the price you pay with insurance will also depend on:
- your specific plan benefits
- any prior authorization requirements you have for drug coverage
To learn more about what you’d pay for cefdinir with or without insurance, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one).
You can also visit Optum Perks for cefdinir price estimates when using coupons from their site. However, Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance benefits or copays. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Medical News Today.)
Is cefdinir covered by Medicare?
It may be. You can call your Medicare plan provider to learn whether your particular plan covers the cost of this drug. There are many types of Medicare plans, so your coverage and what you pay for prescriptions will be based on your particular plan’s benefits.
You may also need to obtain prior authorization before your plan will cover the cost of this medication.
Your doctor may have information about your cost for cefdinir if you have Medicare.
Below is information you may want to consider if you have insurance and receive a prescription for cefdinir.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers cefdinir. This means the company and your doctor will discuss cefdinir 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 cefdinir requires prior authorization.
For more information about some of cefdinir’s uses, explore this list of articles about infectious diseases, bacteria, and viruses.
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