Key Takeaways
- Pantoprazole is a generic prescription drug that’s prescribed to treat problems with the esophagus or stomach.
- The price of pantoprazole can vary and may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use. It may also depend on the strength (20 mg or 40 mg) or the form of the drug you use.
- If you take pantoprazole long term, you may be able to lower your costs by getting a 90-day supply of the drug or using a mail-order pharmacy to get the medication.
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Several factors can affect the price you’ll pay for pantoprazole, including:
- your treatment plan
- your insurance coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive doses of certain forms of pantoprazole
- available financial assistance for pantoprazole (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
To find out how much you’ll pay for pantoprazole, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
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Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about pantoprazole and cost.
Does the cost of pantoprazole depend on the strength (20 mg or 40 mg) I take?
Yes, it’s possible that the cost of pantoprazole may depend on whether you take the 20-milligram (mg) or 40-mg strength.
The cost of pantoprazole may also depend on the form of the drug you use. The table below shows the available forms and strengths of pantoprazole and its brand-name version.
| Form | Strength | Brand-name version |
|---|---|---|
| tablet taken by mouth | 20 mg, 40 mg | Protonix |
| liquid suspension (liquid mixture) taken by mouth | 40 mg per packet | Protonix |
| intravenous (IV) injection | 40 mg | Protonix IV |
If you have questions about how much pantoprazole will cost you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you a price estimate for the specific strength and form of pantoprazole that you’ve been prescribed.
How much does pantoprazole cost without insurance?
The cost of pantoprazole without insurance may depend on the form and strength of pantoprazole that you take. It may also depend on the pharmacy you use and your location. To learn more about the cost of the specific form and strength of pantoprazole that you’ve been prescribed, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you’re concerned about paying for pantoprazole, the “Financial and insurance assistance” section includes some resources that may help.
How do the costs for pantoprazole and omeprazole compare?
What you pay for pantoprazole or omeprazole may depend on whether you have insurance and whether your insurance covers either or both drugs.
Pantoprazole and omeprazole belong to the same group of drugs, called proton pump inhibitors. They can be used to treat some of the same conditions. Because these medications are very similar, some insurance providers may prefer one medication over the other. So one may be a cheaper option for you, depending on your insurance.
To find out if either drug is preferred by your insurance provider or if one may be less expensive, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance company. They can help you determine how the prices of these medications compare in your specific situation.
Pantoprazole is a generic drug that’s available in two brand-name versions: Protonix and Protonix IV. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. It’s considered to be just as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
To find out how the costs of pantoprazole and its brand-name versions compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
If your doctor has prescribed pantoprazole and you’re interested in taking Protonix or Protonix IV instead, talk with your doctor. They may have a preference for one version or 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.
If you take pantoprazole 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 pantoprazole if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of pantoprazole. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor or insurance provider.
- Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication. Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for pantoprazole. 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.
If you need help covering the cost of pantoprazole or understanding your insurance, check out these websites:
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 you can pay for pantoprazole, you may also want to talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.