Is there a generic for clobetasol ointment?
brand-name drugs. Clobetasol propionate is a generic drug, which means it’s an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic drug is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
How many grams is a clobetasol tube?
Clobetasol Propionate Gel, 0.05% is supplied in tamper-evident tubes:15 g (NDC 51672-1294-1), 30 g (NDC 51672-1294-2), and 60 g (NDC 51672-1294-3).
What is the difference between clobetasol cream and clobetasol ointment?
Clobetasol is available as a cream and ointment (and also a scalp treatment and shampoo). As a general rule: clobetasol cream is better for skin which is moist or weepy. clobetasol ointment is thicker and greasier and is better for dry or flaky areas of skin.
How do I get clobetasol?
Instead, one must first consult a licensed medical provider to get a clobetasol cream prescription, and patients can use Push Health to connect with a provider who can prescribe clobetasol cream when appropriate and safe to do so.
Can you buy clobetasol?
Clobetasol propionate ointment is a prescription medication when purchased in the United States. As a result, one cannot buy clobetasol online in the US or get clobetasol propionate foam OTC (over the counter).
Why is clobetasol propionate so expensive?
With a discount, a jump in cost from $25 to $327 is feasable. There is no rationale for why there was such a large increase. Some feel it is because the US is lurching towards a single payor health care market. In a single payor system, prices will be controlled by the only payor (in essence the government).
Is clobetasol a corticosteroid?
Clobetasol is a very strong ( super- high-potency) corticosteroid. Clobetasol is available under the following different brand names: Temovate, Temovate E, Cormax, Clobex, Clobex Spray, Clarelux, Cormax Ointment, Cormax Scalp Application, Olux, Olux-E, and Olux-E Foam.
How much does clobetasol cost?
The cost for clobetasol topical topical ointment 0.05% is around $14 for a supply of 15 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. This clobetasol topical price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
Is clobetasol an antifungal?
The clobetasol is a very potent steroid that reduces skin inflammation, the neomycin is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infection and the nystatin is an antifungal that treats fungal infections. How does it work? Clobetasol propionate is a type of medicine called a topical corticosteroid.