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Synthroid copay card & savings tips

Learn ways to save close to $50 on your next Synthroid refill
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By | May 10, 2024 Medically reviewed by Jesse P. Houghton, MD, FACG
A prescription savings card and a prescription bottle: Synthroid copay card & savings tips

Key takeaways

  • Synthroid is a brand-name medication, and many insurance plans prefer to cover levothyroxine sodium, the medication’s generic version.

  • In addition to using the generic version of Synthroid, people can reduce costs by using SingleCare coupons, a Synthroid copay card, or the manufacturer’s patient assistance program.

  • With the Synthroid copay card, you could pay $25 for 30 tablets.

  • There are a variety of Synthroid alternatives that may be more affordable.

In this article:

If you have symptoms that include sensitivity to cold, fatigue, depression, and weight gain, you may have hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid does not produce enough hormones, slowing down the body’s metabolism. Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) is an artificial hormone that restores thyroid levels by replacing the thyroxine that an underactive thyroid is unable to produce. The medication is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to slow the growth of thyroid cancer when combined with surgery and radioiodine therapy. 

If left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to serious conditions, such as myxedema coma, a rare but potentially fatal condition. Synthroid can help. Learn how the Synthroid copay card and other programs can help you save. 

How much does Synthroid cost?

The average cost of Synthroid is $77.92 for 30, 50 mcg tablets, although the cost fluctuates and varies by pharmacy and location. Synthroid is covered by many health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, but coverage varies by plan. Because Synthroid is a brand name, its price is typically covered as a higher-tier drug, and most plans prefer to cover levothyroxine sodium, the medication’s generic version. According to the FDA, patients using brand name versus generic Synthroid achieved similar results. 

4 wayst to save money on Synthroid

Here are four ways to save on your Synthroid prescription:

1. Free Synthroid coupons

SingleCare is a free-to-use prescription discount service that negotiates low prices with pharmacies to make medication more affordable. Using a SingleCare coupon can reduce the average retail price of Synthroid from $80 for 30, 50 mcg tablets to $49.40. SingleCare prices vary by quantity, strength, form, and pharmacy. 

2. Synthroid copay card

AbbVie, the manufacturer of Synthroid, has what it calls its Before Breakfast Club, which offers resources to help people stay on track with treatment and save on their prescription. One of the features of the Before Breakfast Club is a copay card that eligible individuals can use to reduce the cost of their medication. If eligible, they can pay as little as $25 for a 30-day prescription and $75 for a 90-day prescription. The copay card is only for those with commercial insurance and not for those with government-funded healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid. (This is true for most copay cards and medications.)

3. Synthroid Delivers Program

The FDA has determined that certain levothyroxine products are interchangeable and can be substituted at the pharmacy without the patient’s knowledge. That means you could receive a generic levothyroxine sodium medication without knowing about it. But with the Synthroid Delivers Program, you’re guaranteed to receive only brand-name Synthroid. 

The Synthroid Delivers Program is a direct-pay pharmacy program that allows eligible individuals to get discounted Synthroid shipped to them. Unlike the Synthroid copay card, the Synthroid Delivers Program is for individuals who aren’t using insurance. Once you join, its pharmacy team will work directly with your healthcare provider to get your prescription or transfer it from another pharmacy. You just have to confirm your payment method and quantity. Shipping is free, and the cost of your medication will depend on the number of tablets for each prescription: $29.50 for 30 tablets, $54 for 60 tablets, and $75 for 90 tablets.

4. AbbVie patient access support

AbbVie Patient Access Support provides treatment-related resources to patients. It can help identify financial assistance options to help individuals access prescribed AbbVie medications, including Synthroid. To apply, complete the application with your healthcare provider and have them fax or mail it to AbbVie. Someone will review your application within two days and contact you and your healthcare provider about the status of your application. 

Is there a cheaper alternative to Synthroid?

Synthroid is one of a few brand-name medications for generic levothyroxine sodium. You may want to speak to your healthcare provider about whether the generic version is right for you. If so, you could pay an average retail price of $25.30 for 30, 50 mcg tablets instead of $77.92 without coupons or discounts. A SingleCare coupon will discount the price to as low as $3.40, depending on your choice of pharmacy. Other levothyroxine alternatives that are cheaper than Synthroid include Levoxyl ($45.13 for a supply of 30, 100 mcg tablets), Euthyrox ($26.36 for 30, 50 mcg tablets), and Armour Thyroid ($54.64 for 30, 60 mg tablets). With a SingleCare prescription discount card, you could pay much less.