The average cost for 1 carton of 4 patches of 10mcg of Butrans is $79.10 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 71.66% off the average retail price of $279.11.
CartonDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
4 patches of 5mcg | 1 carton | $60.57 | $60.57 |
4 patches of 7.5mcg | 1 carton | $66.52 | $66.52 |
4 patches of 10mcg | 1 carton | $79.10 | $79.10 |
4 patches of 15mcg | 1 carton | $85.60 | $85.60 |
4 patches of 20mcg | 1 carton | $100.27 | $100.27 |
Typical dosage for Butrans
Your pain specialist will work with you to prescribe the right dose of Butrans for your individual needs. It's recommended to use the lowest dose possible for the shortest length of time to manage your pain.
In general, your starting dose depends on whether you were taking other opioid pain medications before.
- For people who were previously taking opioids with a total daily dose less than 30 mg of oral morphine equivalents per day: The typical starting dose is one 5 mcg/hour Butrans applied to the skin once per week.
- For people who were previously taking opioids with a total daily dose of 30 mg to 80 mg of oral morphine equivalents per day: The typical starting dose is one 10 mcg/hour Butrans applied to the skin once per week.
Your pain specialist will adjust your dose based on how well the medication is working to manage your pain and whether you have bothersome side effects.
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