Fidaxomicin Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Fidaxomicin
As a brand-name specialty medication, Fidaxomicin is very expensive. Patients should look for manufacturer patient assistance programs or speak with their doctor about financial aid options.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
As a brand-name specialty medication, Fidaxomicin is very expensive. Patients should look for manufacturer patient assistance programs or speak with their doctor about financial aid options.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fidaxomicin(brand) | $5,000–$10,000/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Fidaxomicin
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of fidaxomicin 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 fidaxomicin 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 fidaxomicin . 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 fidaxomicin, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fidaxomicin Cost
What is FIDAXOMICIN used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fidaxomicin tablets are a macrolide antibacterial indicated in adult patients for the treatment of C. difficile -associated diarrhea. ( 1.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of fidaxomicin and other antibacterial drugs, fidaxomicin should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by C. difficile . ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea Fidaxomicin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of C. difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD). 1.2 Usage…
What is the recommended dosage for FIDAXOMICIN?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Fidaxomicin tablets are administered orally with or without food. ( 2.1 ) Adults One 200 mg tablet orally twice daily for 10 days. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions Fidaxomicin tablets are available for oral administration as 200 mg tablets. Fidaxomicin tablets are administered orally with or without food. 2.2 Adult Patients The recommended dosage for adults is one 200 mg fidaxomicin tablet orally twice daily for 10 days. Pediatric use information is approved for Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC's DIFICID ® (fidaxomicin) tablets. However, due to Cubist…
How does FIDAXOMICIN work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Fidaxomicin is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )] .
Who should not take FIDAXOMICIN?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Fidaxomicin is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to fidaxomicin or any other ingredient in fidaxomicin tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Fidaxomicin is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to fidaxomicin or any other ingredient in fidaxomicin tablets. ( 4 )
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