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Patient guide to getting the cheapest dermatology medications

A comprehensive guide to help dermatology patients get the best discount drugs coupons to buy affordable medications by using compounded medicines and leveraging prescription discount cards, medications coupons and patient assistance programs.

Senior Content Manager Jennifer Highland
Written by:
Jennifer Highland
Senior Content Manager

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Generic dermatology medications | Drug coupons Aklief, Differin, Epiduo Forte, Epsolay, Soolantra, Tri-Luma, Twyneo, Arazlo, Fabior, Finacea, Seysara, Winlevi  | Pharmacy coupons Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid  | Online coupons GoodRX, SingleCare, WellRX, RXless 

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So you’ve had a consultation with a dermatologist to get rid of your skin problem and they gave you a prescription, which is great because now you can start your treatment. But when you get to the pharmacy, you realize that the price of the prescribed medication is extremely high and out of your budget. So what to do next?

If this scenario seems familiar, you have come to the right place! This article will help you navigate through the differences between prescription discount cards, drug discount coupons, and patient assistance programs by pharmacies. 

At the beginning of the article, we have also included the generic names of some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in dermatology. Many of these medications can be compounded together for a cheaper and more effective treatment.

If you prefer to use brand-name medications keep reading the article until the end because we give you three different ways to get medication coupons: 

  1. Coupons by pharmaceutical manufacturers 
  2. Coupons by nation-wide drug chains (Walmart, CSV, Walgreens)
  3. Coupons by online platforms (GoodRX, SingleCare, WellRX, RXless)

Generic or compounded medications

The best way to get cheaper medications is by choosing generic or compounded medications instead of brand-name medications. 

The independent providers affiliated with Miiskin can provide you with customized, compounded medications at a very low price for a wide variety of skin and hair loss problems. This is by far the most affordable way to get your medications. 

Generic, compounded medications are typically sold at a lower price point than their brand-name counterparts because they do not carry the burden of the research and development costs that brand-name drugs do.

What are generic medications?

Generic medications are versions of brand-name drugs that have the same active ingredients, dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, and intended use as the original drug. 

They are produced when the patent and exclusivity period of a brand-name drug expires, allowing other manufacturers to produce and sell the medication, usually at a much lower cost. 

In the United States, the FDA requires generic medications to have the same quality, strength, purity, and stability as brand-name drugs. This ensures that they are just as effective and safe as their brand-name counterparts.

What are compounded medications?

Compounded medications are customized prescription medications prepared by  compounding pharmacies for a patient based on their individual needs. An example of some compounded medications in dermatology would be a mixture of tretinoin and niacinamide for anti-aging and tretinoin and azelaic acid for melasma.

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Common generic medications prescribed in dermatology

These are some of the most commonly prescribed oral and topical medications prescribed by dermatologists for common skin conditions such as hair loss, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, contact dermatitis, warts, fungal infections, hives, cold sores and impetigo. 

Many of them can be compounded together so you can get one medication instead of two making your treatment not only cheaper, but more effective.

Generic nameBrand nameWhat is it used for?
AciclovirZoviraxCold sores (herpes)
AdapaleneDifferin, PlixdaAcne
Azelaic acidFinaceaAcne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, anti-aging
BetamethasoneCelestone, BetajectEczema, contact dermatitis and psoriasis
BilastineBlextenAllergies (antihistamine)
CalcipotrieneDovonexPsoriasis
CetrizineZyrtec, Equate Allergy ReliefAllergies (antihistamine)
ClindamycinCleocinBacterial infections and acne
ClotrimazoleLotriminFungal infections
Coal TarPsoriasinPsoriasis
DesloratidineClarinexAllergies (antihistamine)
DoxycyclineActiclate, Adoxa, MonodoxInfections and acne
DutasterideAvodartAndrogenetic alopecia (hair loss)
FexofenadineAllegraAllergies (antihistamine)
FinasteridePropecia and ProscarAndrogenetic alopecia (hair loss)
FluocinonideLidemol, Lidex, TiamolPsoriasis and eczema
Fusidic acidFucithalmic, FucidinSkin infections
HydrocortisoneHydrocort, Alphosyl, AquacortPsoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis
HydroquinoneTri-Luma, Melamin, MelanolHyperpigmentation
ItraconazoleSporanox, OnmelFungal infections
IvermectinSoolantraSkin infections
LevocetrizineXyzal Allergy 24HR, LevrixAllergies (antihistamine)
MetronidazoleMetroGelSkin infections and mouth infections, rosacea
MinocyclineDynacin, Minocin, SolodynInfections and acne
MinoxidilLoniten, MinodylAndrogenetic alopecia (hair loss)
MupirocinBactrobanSkin infections such as impetigo
Oral and topical miconazoleOravig, MonistatFungal infections
SpironolactoneAldactone, CaroSpirAcne and androgenetic alopecia in women
TazaroteneArazlo, Fabior, TazoracAcne, photoaging and psoriasis
TerbinafineLamisilFungal infections
TretinoinAltreno, Renova, Retin-AAcne, anti-aging, hyperpigmentation
ValacyclovirValtrexCold sore, herpes zoster
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1. Discount coupons by pharmaceutical manufacturers

Discount coupons given by pharmaceutical manufacturers are usually the best way to get cheaper medications if there isn’t a generic version of the medicine available in the market. 

These coupons help patients reduce out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications. 

Dermatology medicines with discount drug coupons

List with some of the most commonly prescribed medications in dermatology: Aklief, Arazlo, Differin, Epiduo Forte, Epsolay, Fabior foam, Finacea, Retin-A Micro, Seysara, Tri-Luma, Twyneo, Winlevi.

Galderma CAREConnectPrice with drug coupon
Aklief$60
Differin$20
Epiduo Forte$20
Epsolay$60
Soolantra$20
Tri-Luma$75
Twyneo$60
Link to Galderma CAREConnecthttps://www.galdermacc.com/patients
Aklief (trifarotene)
Retail price without insurance$600 – $700
Is there a generic version of Aklief?No
Price with manufacturer’s coupon$75
Link to manufacturer’s couponhttps://www.aklief.com/savings
Arazlo (tazarotene & benzoyl peroxide)
Retail price without insurance$500 – $600
Is there a generic version of Arazlo?Yes, generic tazarotene cream varies between $65 – $100
Price with manufacturer’s coupon$75
Link to manufacturer’s couponhttps://www.orthorxaccess.com/
Fabior foam (tazarotene)
Retail price without insurance$500 – $600
Is there a generic version of Fabior foam?Yes, generic tazarotene cream varies between $65 – $100
Price with manufacturer’s coupon$65
Link to manufacturer’s couponhttps://www.fabior.com/patient/mayne-pharma-patient-savings-card/
Finacea (azelaic acid)
Retail price without insurance$400 – $500
Is there a generic version of Finacea?Yes, generic azelaic acid cream varies between $20 – $45
Price with manufacturer’s coupon$30
Link to manufacturer’s couponhttps://www.finaceafoam.com/patient-savings-program
Retin-A Micro
Retail price without insurance$450 – $900
Is there a generic version of Tretinoin Micro?Yes, the price varies between $120 – $150
Price with manufacturer’s coupon$75
Link to manufacturer’s couponhttps://www.orthorxaccess.com/
Seysara (sarecycline)
Retail price without insurance$1,000
Is there a generic version of Seysara?No
Price with manufacturer’s coupon$65
Link to manufacturer’s couponhttps://seysara.com/patient-savings/
Winlevi (clascoterone)
Retail price without insurance$600
Is there a generic version of Winlevi?No
Price with manufacturer’s coupon$90
Link to manufacturer’s couponhttps://winlevi.com/cost-and-copay

2. Prescription discount cards by drugstore chains

You can also sign up for prescription discount cards offered by patient assistance programs from large drugstore chains such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid.

  • Prescription discount card Walmart: Walmart has a Generic Prescription Drug Program, which provides a 30-day supply of eligible generic medications. They also offer savings on select brand-name medications.
  • CVS prescription discount card: The CVS Speciality Program offered by CVS Pharmacy allows patients to enroll and get many discounts on different medications.
  • Walgreens prescription discount card: The Walgreens Prescription Savings Club gives discounts on generic and brand-name medications. They also have a Prescription Savings Club Mobile App.
  • Rite Aid prescription discount card: The Rite Aid Rewards Program allows patients to earn points and get cash back with their points. They also provide a Rite Aid Prescription Savings Card that offers discounts on generic and brand-name medications.

3. Medication coupons platforms

If you have been prescribed a medicine that is not included on the list above, you can also try finding discount coupons for medications offered by certain online platforms such as GoodRX, SingleCare, WellRX and RXless.

  • GoodRx checks over 75,000 pharmacies in the United States and allows users to find and compare prescription drug prices, and offers coupons that can be used at pharmacies. Get GoodRx coupon
  • SingleCare is a company that offers a free prescription savings card to help consumers save money on medications. Get SingleCare coupon 
  • WellRx claims to offer discounts of up to 80% on prescription medications, although the actual discount can vary depending on the specific medication and the pharmacy. Get WellRx savings card
  • RxLess helps users to easily compare discounts on thousands of medications available at more than 70,000 pharmacies. Get RXless prescription discount card

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