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A yeast infection is caused by overgrowth of the yeast that typically exists in the vagina. Symptoms can include itching, burning and redness. A yeast infection usually can be treated easily, typically with over-the-counter medication.
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- For patients covered by health insurance, out-of-pocket costs for yeast infection treatment typically consist of the entire cost of an over-the-counter medication or a prescription drug copay of about $10-$45, depending on whether the drug is generic, preferred or non-preferred. Prescription yeast infection treatment typically is covered by health insurance.
- For patients not covered by health insurance, yeast infection treatment typically costs $7-$20 for an over-the-counter antifungal cream or suppository. Or, it costs less than $5 to more than $30 for a one-dose prescription antifungal pill.
- For example, CVS.com charges about $7-$9 for generic one-, three- or seven-day creams, and charges about $14 for Monistat 7[1] , which requires treatment for seven days, about $17 for Monistat 3[2] , which requires treatment for three days and about $20 for Monistat 1[3] , a one-dose treatment. Walmart sells the generic antifungal pill fluconazole[4] , often prescribed as a single-dose treatment, for $4 under its generic prescription program. Drugstore.com charges about $33 for a single dose of the brand-name equivalent, Diflucan.
Related articles: Male Yeast Infection Treatment, Trichomoniasis Treatment, Chlamydia Treatment, STD Testing, Health Insurance
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What should be included: |
- Vaginal yeast infections typically can be diagnosed without a laboratory test, according to eMedicinehealth.com[5] . Women who have had yeast infections before and recognize symptoms typically can buy over-the-counter treatment without seeing a doctor.
- Vaginal yeast infections typically are treated with topical antifungal medication such as miconazole[6] (used in some Monistat products), tioconazole[7] (used in Monistat-1 and Vagistat-1), or terconazole[8] (used in Terazol-3 and Terazol-7), usually in the form of creams or suppositories that are inserted into the vagina daily for one, three or seven days, depending on the product. A doctor will sometimes prescribe an oral antifungal medication such as fluconazole[9] (brand name Diflucan), typically as a single dose. However, in cases of unusually stubborn or recurring yeast infections, up to several months of oral medication might be needed.
- WebMD Women's Health offers an overview of yeast infections and treatment[10] .
Additional costs: |
- Loose-fitting cotton underwear is recommended during treatment and to help prevent future infections.
Discounts: |
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a locator[11] for clinics with sliding fee scales based on income.
- If a prescription antifungal is needed, any patient without prescription drug coverage who also is not eligible for Medicare typically qualifies for Together Rx Access[12] , a discount card that offers 25-40% off many brand-name drugs.
- Some manufacturers of over-the-counter treatment offer coupons. For example, Monistat has printable coupons[13] for $2 or $3 off.
Shopping for vaginal yeast infection treatment: |
- A family doctor or gynecologist can diagnose and prescribe treatment for a vaginal yeast infection. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers a gynecologist locator[14] , and Planned Parenthood offers a health center locator[15] .
- Over-the-counter yeast infection treatment can be purchased at a drug store such as Walgreens or CVS. AskaPatient.com offers patient reviews[16] of yeast infection treatments.
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Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| Posted by: nonethanks369 in groton, MA. | Posted: July 21st, 2015 12:07PM |
CVS Miconazole 3 in store price is $17.29, (Comparable active and ingredients of Monistat 3)
PURCHASED TODAY July 17 2015 |
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| Posted by: Nancy mcdaniel in waycrosd, GA. | Posted: March 29th, 2015 06:03PM |
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I need help please I need help I can't get rid of it and drs dk what to do with me and am buckling with the cost to treat it I have tried everything please help me |
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External Resources: |
- www.monistat.com/monistat-products#2_0
- www.monistat.com/monistat-products#1_0
- www.monistat.com/monistat-products#0_0
- i.walmartimages.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/customer_list.pdf
- www.emedicinehealth.com/vaginal_yeast_infections/page5_em.htm
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000152/
- www.medicinenet.com/tioconazole-vaginal/article.htm
- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a688022.html
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000890/
- women.webmd.com/tc/vaginal-yeast-infections-topic-overview
- findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx
- www.togetherrxaccess.com/p/prescription-savings/about-together-rx-access/enroll.aspx
- www.monistat.com/coupon-mainpage
- www.acog.org/About_ACOG/Find_an_Ob-Gyn
- www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
- www.askapatient.com/comparedrugs.asp?class=ANTIFUNGALS
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