Prilosec Coupons
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Prilosec is used alone or in conjunction with other medications to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition which causes heartburn and possible esophageal erosion.[1] Prescription Prilosec treats the symptoms of GERD, allowing the esophagus to heal while preventing additional damage. Prescription Prilosec is also used to treat over-production of stomach acid and ulcers. Non-prescription Prilosec, sold under the brand name Prilosec OTC, decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach and is used to treat frequent heartburn.
The price of proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec and Prilosec OTC varies by pharmacy. The price for 20 mg Prilosec OTC averages approximately $20 for a 30-day supply, while the same dose prescription package will cost about $115 (2012). [2] Prilosec printable coupons are available online from the Prilosec website. Health discount plans can also help defray the cost of Prilosec.
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| Brand name for | Omeprazole[3] |
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| Manufacturer | AstraZeneca (prescription) and Proctor and Gamble (over-the-counter) |
| Phone number | 800-289-9181[4] |
| Uses | Stomach acid reducer |
| Side effects | Headache, abdominal pain[5] |
| Types of coupons | Coupons, printable coupons, samples, and free trial[6] |
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Prilosec Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs
Several coupons and assistance plans are offered for prescription Prilosec and Prilosec OTC:
- Manufacturer's coupon: Prilosec OTC coupons are generally included in the P&GbrandSaver coupon book, periodically provided as a supplement in most Sunday newspapers.[6]
- P&GeSaver: Proctor and Gamble grants online access to all coupons in the P&GbrandSampler coupon package to those who sign up for the company's P&G Everyday Solutions club. Upon siging up, consumers can choose the coupons they want and then load them onto shopper cards for instant savings at the grocery or drug store register.[7]
- Free trial: A free trial of Prilosec OTC is available from the manufacturer's web site. Consumers will need to register with the company in order to get the free sample. Upon registration, customers will also receive offers for free samples of other Proctor and Gamble products.[8]
- Rx Outreach Medications: This discount pharmaceutical program sells prescription Prilosec for below retail price. Not all patients will be eligible for the program, as Rx Outreach is only open to those who earn three times the federal poverty level or less each year. However, RX Outreach will accept insured patients, including those with Medicare Part D. The program has a downloadable application, or patients can call 800-769-3880 to have it mailed or to receive more information.[9]
- Xubex Patient Assistance Program: This program, operated by Xubex Pharmaceuticals, offers lower prices on prescription Prilosec. Patients of all income levels are eligible, regardless of whether or not they have drug insurance. Interested patients can call 866-699-8239 or download the application from the Web, and then fax or mail it in.[9]
Prilosec Coupons
About Prilosec
Prilosec, manufactured since 1989 by AstraZeneca in prescription form, contains the active ingredient omeprazole and is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Prilosec was the first proton pump inhibitor to reach the market.[10] Its over the counter (OTC) counterpart, Prilosec OTC, contains the active ingredient omeprazole magnesium and is manufactured by Procter & Gamble. Omeprazole is also marketed as Zegerid and Zegerid OTC.[3] It is also available from several generic manufacturers.[11]
Taking proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec in high doses or over a long term may increase the risk of bone fractures in the spine, wrist or hip. This side effect is more common in patients age 50 and older.[5]
Prilosec is often overused, and is not recommended for those with infrequent or relatively mild heartburn, or when GERD has not been diagnosed. In addition, patients are advised to treat heartburn by natural means, such as drinking less alcohol and caffeine, not overeating, and quitting smoking, before resorting to Prilosec with its potentially harmful side effects.[11]
The manufacturer recommends that OTC Prilosec only be taken for up to two weeks at a time, and then wait at least four months before using the product again.[11]
Also See: Prilosec Side Effects, Prilosec Free Samples, Zegerid Coupons, Aciphex Coupons, Nexium Coupons, Prevacid Free Samples, Nexium Free Samples
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References
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000936
- ↑ http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/question-answer-28127-64.html
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a693050.html
- ↑ http://www.prilosecotc.com/en_US/consumer/prilosec-otc/read-our-package.jsp
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-143-OMEPRAZOLE+DELAYED-RELEASE+CAPSULE+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=7957&drugname=prilosec+oral&source=0<
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.prilosecotc.com/en_US/consumer/PromotionsDiscounts/Pages/PromotionsAndDiscounts.aspx
- ↑ http://www.prilosecotc.com/Coupon-Rebates/Samples-Coupons
- ↑ https://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/potc-brandsampler.jsp
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Prilosec
- ↑ http://www.prilosecotc.com/AboutPrilosecOTC/History-Of-PrilosecOTC
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/heartburn_ppi.htm
