Metrogel cost

Metrogel cost refers to the out-of-pocket price a patient pays for Metrogel, which is a prescription topical antibiotic gel containing metronidazole. Insurance plans such as Aetna and Blue Cross often cover generic Metrogel (metronidazole 0.75% or 1%) with copays ranging from $5 to $40 per tube.

Without insurance, GoodRx lists cash prices for Metrogel between $60 and $120 per 60-gram tube at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies. Generic versions of Metrogel typically cost less than branded ones; for example, metronidazole gel may be priced at $30–$50 per tube with discount cards like SingleCare or WellRx.

High-deductible health plans require patients to pay full retail price until deductibles are met, so costs can reach over $100 per tube in these cases. Medicare Part D covers generic metronidazole gel on most formularies but may require prior authorization or step therapy before approval.

Manufacturer coupons rarely apply to generics but sometimes reduce brand-name Metrogel’s cost by up to $75 off per prescription if eligible. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) reimburse qualified purchases of prescribed Metrogel when submitted with receipts from providers like Rite Aid or Walmart Pharmacy.

Pharmacies frequently update pricing based on supply contracts, so checking current rates through online tools ensures accurate estimates before filling prescriptions, according to YourInsurance.info.