Premarin Cream Pricing Information
I cannot provide specific pricing for Premarin cream in your location, as pharmaceutical costs vary significantly by region, insurance coverage, pharmacy, and time period, and the evidence provided does not contain current location-specific pricing data.
General Cost Considerations
Medication pricing for hormone therapies demonstrates substantial variation based on multiple factors, and patients should contact pharmacies directly or consult their insurance formulary for accurate current costs. 1
Factors Affecting Out-of-Pocket Costs
- Insurance coverage type significantly impacts final cost - Medicare Part D, private insurance, and pharmacy benefit manager formulary placement all determine copay requirements 2, 1
- Different pharmacies may charge different prices even with the same insurance plan, making price comparison essential 2
- Generic versus brand formulations can show dramatic price differences, with some medications demonstrating 40-fold variations between generic and brand options 1
Practical Steps to Determine Current Pricing
- Contact the manufacturer (Pfizer/Wyeth) directly for patient assistance programs and current wholesale pricing information 1
- Check your pharmacy benefit manager formulary to determine tier placement and specific copay requirements for your insurance plan 1, 3
- Consult current wholesale acquisition cost databases through your healthcare provider or pharmacist 3
- Compare prices across multiple pharmacies in your area, including preferred and non-preferred pharmacy networks 2
Clinical Context
- Premarin cream contains 0.625 mg conjugated estrogens per gram and is FDA-approved for treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia due to vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause 4
- Low-dose regimens (0.3 mg daily or twice weekly) have demonstrated efficacy and endometrial safety over 52 weeks of treatment 5
- Alternative non-hormonal options like hyaluronic acid vaginal cream may be considered for patients who cannot or prefer not to use hormonal therapy 6