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Prozac (fluoxetine) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain mood and eating disorders. Prozac’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance,

and the pharmacy you use. Prozac belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It comes as a capsule that you swallow. Doctors prescribe Prozac for adults

and some children to treat: * major depressive disorder * obsessive-compulsive disorder * depressive episodes in bipolar disorder* They also prescribe Prozac for adults with: * bulimia

nervosa * panic disorder * treatment-resistant depression* For more details on Prozac, see this in-depth article. * For these conditions, Prozac is prescribed together with olanzapine

(Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis). How much does Prozac cost? The price you pay for Prozac can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage (if you have it), and the

pharmacy you use. To find out how much you’ll pay for Prozac, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. _Note:_ If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization

before your insurance provider will cover Prozac. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss Prozac in regard to your treatment. Then the insurance company will determine whether

the drug is covered. If Prozac requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug. Be sure to ask your insurance

company whether Prozac requires prior authorization. FAQs about cost and Prozac Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Prozac and cost. DOES THE 20-MG CAPSULE OF PROZAC

COST LESS THAN THE 40-MG CAPSULE? Possibly. Different drug strengths sometimes vary in price. The cost difference between the 20-milligram (mg) capsules and 40-mg capsules will likely depend

on your health insurance coverage and the pharmacy you choose. To find out the exact price you’ll pay for your strength of Prozac, talk with your insurance provider or pharmacist. HOW DOES

THE COST OF PROZAC COMPARE WITH THE COST OF ZOLOFT? It depends. Prozac and Zoloft (sertraline) are both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) medications. They’re prescribed to

treat some of the same conditions, including depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Both drugs are available as generic versions. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. The

price you’ll pay for either medication will depend on your health insurance and the pharmacy you use. To find out your cost, talk with your insurance provider or pharmacist. Is Prozac

available as a generic? Prozac is available as the generic drug fluoxetine. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered just as

safe and effective as the original drug but often costs less. To find out how the costs of Prozac and fluoxetine compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. If you’ve

been prescribed Prozac and you’re interested in taking fluoxetine instead, talk with your doctor. They may prefer that you take one version instead of the other. In addition, you’ll need to

check with your insurance provider. This is because it may only cover one drug or the other. > WHY IS THERE SUCH A COST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRAND-NAME DRUGS AND > GENERICS? > Years 

of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name > drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs > expensive. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell

 the drug > for up to 20 years. After that, other drug manufacturers can create > generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower > costs for generics. And 

because generics have the same active > ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied > again. This can also lead to lower generic costs. How can I lower my long-term

drug costs? If you take Prozac long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways: LOOK INTO GETTING A 90-DAY SUPPLY OF YOUR MEDICATION. You may be able to get a 90-day

supply of Prozac if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Prozac. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day

supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. USE A MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY TO GET YOUR MEDICATION. Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for

Prozac. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug

through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you. Can I get help

paying for Prozac? If you need help covering the cost of Prozac or understanding your insurance, check out these resources: * Lilly Cares Foundation * NeedyMeds * Medicine Assistance Tool On

these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services. If you have questions about how to pay for your

prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. What should my next steps be? If you still have questions about the cost of Prozac, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able

to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’d pay for Prozac.

Examples of questions you may want to ask your doctor or insurance provider include: * Is fluoxetine cheaper than Prozac? * If I can’t afford my medication, what options do I have? * Are

there other drugs that cost less than Prozac that could treat my condition? * Does the cost of Prozac depend on the condition it’s being used to treat? To learn more about Prozac, see these

articles: * Prozac (fluoxetine) * Side Effects of Prozac: What You Need to Know * Dosage Details for Prozac To get information on different conditions and tips for improving your health,

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