What is the cost of Fucibet (betamethasone and fusidic acid) in Alberta?

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The cost of Fucibet cream in Alberta, Canada typically ranges from $30 to $50 CAD for a 15g or 30g tube, though prices may vary depending on the pharmacy and whether you have insurance coverage. Fucibet contains a combination of fusidic acid (an antibiotic) and betamethasone (a corticosteroid) and is used to treat infected eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions with bacterial infection. To get the most accurate pricing, you should contact local pharmacies directly or check with your insurance provider about coverage. The Alberta Blue Cross or other private insurance plans may cover part of the cost, reducing your out-of-pocket expense. Prescription medications in Canada, including Alberta, are not uniformly priced, and some pharmacies may charge different dispensing fees which can affect the final cost. If cost is a concern, ask your doctor about potential generic alternatives or other combination products that might be more affordable while providing similar therapeutic benefits.

Some key points to consider when using Fucibet cream include:

  • The formulation of Fucibet cream, which contains fusidic acid and betamethasone in a lipid-enriched cream, has been shown to be effective in treating infected eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions with bacterial infection 1.
  • The stability of Fucibet cream has been evaluated, and a novel stability-indicating RP-HPLC method has been developed for the simultaneous quantitation of impurities of both APIs present in this cream 2.
  • Spectrophotometric methods have also been developed for the simultaneous determination of betamethasone valerate and fusidic acid in their binary mixture 3.
  • A stability-indicating HPLC method has been developed and validated for the simultaneous assay of betamethasone-17-valerate, fusidic acid, and other components in a topical cream preparation 4.
  • However, a more recent study in 2022 investigated the effect of dilution of fusidic acid cream and betamethasone dipropionate cream in complex extemporaneous mixes on formulation performance, which may be relevant to the use of Fucibet cream in certain clinical settings 5.

It's essential to consult with your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of treatment for your specific condition and to discuss any concerns about the cost of Fucibet cream.

References

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Research

Fusidic acid betamethasone lipid cream.

International journal of clinical practice, 2016

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