Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an inexpensive drug use to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This drug is more popular than other comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic azithromycin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. Compare macrolide antibiotics.
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Zithromax Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Overview
Do Medicare prescription drug plans cover azithromycin?
Yes.
99% of Medicare prescription drug plans
cover this drug.
If my Medicare prescription drug plan covers azithromycin, how much will I pay?
It depends on which coverage stage you are in. Click on a tab below…
Deductible
Post-Deductible
Donut Hole
Post-Donut Hole
Copay Range
FREE – $2
In the Deductible stage, you may be responsible for the full cost of your drug.
Copay Range
FREE – $3
After your deductible has been satisfied, you will enter the Post-Deductible
(also called Initial Coverage) stage, where you pay your copay and your plan
covers the rest of the drug cost.
Copay Range
FREE – $20
In the Donut Hole (also called the Coverage Gap) stage, there is a temporary limit
to what Medicare will cover for your drug. Therefore, you may pay more for your drug.
Copay Range
FREE – $3
In the Post-Donut Hole (also called Catastrophic Coverage) stage, Medicare should
cover most of the cost of your drug.
Want an exact price for your co-pay?
Zithromax Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Formulary Information & Restrictions
What drug tier is azithromycin typically on?
Tier 1
Medicare prescription drug plans typically list azithromycin on Tier 1 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication. Most plans have 5 tiers.
Does your plan have restrictions?
See discount prices that can save you money when your Medicare plan doesn't work for you.
Medicare prices are provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
They are accurate as-of Oct 2024 and the information may be updated. If you
encounter any issues, please let us know.
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