Ampicillin Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Ampicillin sodium
Although Ampicillin sodium is a brand-name drug, discount cards can often provide significant savings. Always compare prices at different pharmacies and consider patient assistance programs if available.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
Discount coupons may reduce out-of-pocket costs
Cost Overview
Although Ampicillin sodium is a brand-name drug, discount cards can often provide significant savings. Always compare prices at different pharmacies and consider patient assistance programs if available.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ampicillin sodium(brand) | $20–$70/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Ampicillin
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of ampicillin at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides ampicillin at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover ampicillin . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford ampicillin, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ampicillin Cost
What is AMPICILLIN used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ampicillin for Injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following conditions: Respiratory Tract Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae , Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase-producing), H. influenzae , and Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Bacterial Meningitis caused by E. coli, Group B streptococci, and other Gram-negative bacteria ( Listeria monocytogenes, N. meningitidis ). The addition of an aminoglycoside with ampicillin may increase its effectiveness…
What is the recommended dosage for AMPICILLIN?
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Infections of the respiratory tract and soft tissues. Patients weighing 40 kg (88 lbs) or more: 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours. Patients weighing less than 40 kg (88 lbs): 25 to 50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses at 6- to 8-hour intervals. Infections of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts (including those caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae in females). Patients weighing 40 kg (88 lbs) or more: 500 mg every 6 hours. Patients weighing less than 40 kg (88 lbs): 50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses at 6- to 8-hour intervals. In the treatment of chronic urinary…
Who should not take AMPICILLIN?
CONTRAINDICATIONS A history of a previous hypersensitivity reaction to any of the penicillins is a contraindication.
What are the side effects of AMPICILLIN?
ADVERSE REACTIONS As with other penicillins, it may be expected that untoward reactions will be essentially limited to sensitivity phenomena. They are more likely to occur in individuals who have previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to penicillins and in those with a history of allergy, asthma, hay fever, or urticaria. The following adverse reactions have been reported as associated with the use of ampicillin: Gastrointestinal Glossitis, stomatitis, black “hairy” tongue, nausea, vomiting, enterocolitis, pseudomembranous colitis, and diarrhea. (These reactions are usually associated with…
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