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Medical Foods

Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases.

Why are medical foods prescribed?

  1. Diabetic Neuropathy (31%)
  2. Nutritional Deficiency (29%)
  3. Ulcerative Colitis (14%)
  4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (14%)
  5. Alzheimer's Disease (11%)
  6. Depression (2%)
  7. Dementia (0%)
  8. High Triglycerides (0%)
  9. Osteoarthritis (0%)
  10. ADHD (0%)

Key takeaways

Medical foods provide specific nutrients, such as vitamins, probiotics, or minerals. They're typically designed to address the needs of a specific health condition. Examples include l-methylfolate (Deplin), a form of folate that helps with mood disorders, and probiotics such as Visbiome and VSL 3, which support gut health in people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Prices for popular Medical Foods medications
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foltanx

as low as$79
Foltanx is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Diabetic Neuropathy. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Foltanx is only available as a generic drug.
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Podiapn

as low as$41
Podiapn is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Nutritional Deficiency. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Podiapn is only available as a brand name drug.
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Visbiome

as low as$50
Visbiome is a probiotic medical food intended for the dietary management of dysbiosis associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea, Hepatic Encephalopathy, and Pouchitis. There is no generic alternative to Visbiome. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
Cerefolin Nac is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Alzheimer's Disease. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Cerefolin Nac is only available as a brand name drug.
L-Methyl-Mc-Nac is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. L-Methyl-Mc-Nac is only available as a generic drug.
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Vsl 3

as low as$58
VSL 3 is a probiotic medical food for the dietary management of IBS, ulcerative colitis and an ileal pouch. There are currently no generic alternatives to VSL 3.

GoodRx has partnered with InsideRx and Alfasigma to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. VSL 3 is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
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Metanx

as low as$101
Metanx (l-methylfolate Ca/P-5-P/Me-Cbl) is used to treat diabetic neuropathy. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. There is currently no generic alternative for Metanx.

GoodRx has partnered with Brand Direct Health Pharmacy and Alfasigma USA to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost
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Metanx FC

as low as$101
Metanx FC is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Diabetic Neuropathy. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Metanx FC is only available as a brand name drug.
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Axona

as low as$111
Axona is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Alzheimer's Disease. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Axona is only available as a brand name drug.
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Vsl 3 DS

as low as$128
VSL 3 DS is a probiotic medical food for the dietary management of IBS, ulcerative colitis and an ileal pouch. There are currently no generic alternatives to VSL 3 DS.

GoodRx has partnered with InsideRx and Alfasigma to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. VSL 3 is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
L-Methyl-Mc is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. L-Methyl-Mc is only available as a generic drug.
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Deplin

as low as$195
Deplin is a medical food used to treat depression. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. There is currently no generic alternative for Deplin.

GoodRx has partnered with Brand Direct Health Pharmacy and Alfasigma USA to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost.
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Deplin FC

as low as$195
Deplin FC is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Depression. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Deplin FC is only available as a brand name drug.
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Limbrel

as low as$360
Limbrel is only available as a brand name drug.
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Enteragam

as low as$565
Enteragam is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Enteragam is slightly less popular than other medical foods. There are currently no generic alternatives to Enteragam.

GoodRx has partnered with InsideRx and Entera Health to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your costs. Enteragam is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
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Fosteum

as low as$4,815
Fosteum is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Osteoarthritis. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Fosteum is only available as a brand name drug.
Fosteum Plus is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Osteoarthritis. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Fosteum Plus is only available as a brand name drug.
Vasculera is part of the Medical Foods class and treats Nutritional Deficiency. Medical foods are used to treat various conditions including Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and depression. They work by supplying nutrition not available in a normal diet for the management and treatment of certain diseases. Vasculera is only available as a brand name drug.
TRIHEPTANOIN treats long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD). It works by providing your body with a source of calories and fats. It is a fat supplement.
Vayacog is only available as a brand name drug.
Vayarin is only available as a brand name drug.
Vayarol is only available as a brand name drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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