What if I Can’t Afford My Eczema Medications?
If you find the eczema medication you’re prescribed is hard for you to afford, there are options that can help.
At a Glance: Save on Eczema Meds
- Start by talking with your healthcare provider, specialist, or pharmacist. Ask about all your eczema treatment choices, including over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Together you can find ones that fit your budget.
- Generic and store-brand medicines often cost less. They have the same active ingredients as brand-name medicines and are just as safe and effective. Not every medicine has a generic, so ask if one is available.
- Prices can change from one pharmacy to the next. Compare prices at several pharmacies, including online. Discount cards, coupons, and loyalty cards can also lower your cost.
- Drug companies and nonprofits can help you pay. Many drug companies offer copay cards and patient assistance programs. Some give medicine at no cost to people who qualify.
- Know what your insurance covers. Check your plan’s list of covered medicines. Some medicines need approval from your insurance first. If you have Medicare, there is a yearly limit on what you pay for covered drugs.
- Don’t skip your medicine because of cost. It’s important to take your medicine as prescribed. If you still can’t afford it, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for help.
Ways to Lower the Cost of Your Eczema Medication
Eczema can be treated in many different ways depending on how severe it is. Your healthcare provider might prescribe topical therapies that you put on your skin, like creams or ointments. Or they might treat moderate to severe eczema with pills or injections.
If you can’t afford your eczema medications, you have options. You can find financial help for eczema, including exploring alternative medications, and using patient assistance resources such as discount programs. Getting a better understanding of your health insurance coverage can help ensure you get the most out of your spending.
Find Out Other Medication Options For Your Eczema Treatment
If you are concerned about not finding affordable eczema medication, start by talking to your healthcare provider. Discuss your treatment options, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medication. Use shared decision-making with your healthcare provider to determine which medications suit your budget and lifestyle. Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about generic options or what your insurance covers.
Shop Around for Affordable Eczema Medications. Compare Physical and Online Pharmacies.
Eczema medication prices can vary depending on where they are sold. Prices are negotiated between the sellers and the companies that make the medication. This means the cost might differ at a hospital, a pharmacy, or in a health plan. It’s the same with pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or online. They might have different prices because of their deals.
You can find the best deal and save money on your eczema medication by checking prices at multiple pharmacies, including online.
Below are two companies that help you access generic medications if you are uninsured, on a limited income, or do not have a medication plan.
- Mark Cuban CostPlus Drug Company offers more than 2,000 drugs, including atopic dermatitis skin care products, generic tacrolimus 0.1% ointment, and oral corticosteroids. The company works to cut middlemen involved in the sale of prescription drugs. It buys medicine straight from drug companies and adds only a small, set fee.
- Amazon Prime members can access a selection of generic medications for a flat fee of $5 per month through the Amazon Prime RxPass. Subscribers can have their prescribed medications on the RxPass list filled as often as needed for one flat monthly fee. It’s helpful for those without insurance or when insurance doesn’t cover certain medications. RxPass is not available to people with Medicaid or in some states. Few eczema medicines are on the list, so check it first.
Consider Generics for Eczema Medications
Generics are alternative medications that work just as well as brand-name drugs. They have the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts, are equally as safe and effective, and cost less. Not all medicines have generics. However, it is worth discussing with your healthcare provider and pharmacist if there is a generic alternative to the medication you’re prescribed.
Consider Store Brands for Low-Cost Eczema Medications
Shopping for store brands is another way to help save money on medication. Store brands are just like generic medications. They have the same active ingredients as the brand-name versions but cost less. These medications are regulated by the same standards as name brands, so you can trust that they’re safe and effective.
Take Advantage of Loyalty Cards
Check if your pharmacy has a loyalty card. Loyalty cards give you discounts on some medicines. You can also earn points or get special offers and coupons. These savings can help you save money on your medication over time.
Get Eczema Medication Discount Cards
Discount drug cards give you savings on prescription drugs. They are not insurance. The cards can be free or require registration and/or a fee. When considering a card with a fee, make sure to calculate the actual savings. You can get discount drug cards from state governments, drug companies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies.
Search for Eczema Medication Coupons
Many drug companies offer patient assistance programs for their medications. If you do not see any coupons available on the drug company website, contact the company to find out if they offer a patient support program or discount.
GoodRX.com is a website that provides coupons and can help you compare medication costs.
Buy in Bulk or Use Buying Clubs (Sam’s Club or Costco)
Ask your pharmacy if they offer bulk purchasing options. This can help you save money by reducing the cost per dose or pill, compared to buying smaller quantities. Many pharmacies and retailers provide discounts or lower prices for larger amounts of medication. However, there may be restrictions or regulations on how much medication you can buy at once.
When purchasing in bulk, it’s important to consider expiration dates of the medication. You should also follow directions for proper storage.
Check Nonprofits for Help
Several nonprofit organizations offer eczema patient assistance programs to help lower prescription costs. Check in with them regularly to see if they are enrolling eczema patients. Openings may change throughout the year.
NeedyMeds links to drug companies offering patient assistance programs, coupons, and co-pay cards.
Understand Your Insurance Coverage
Check your insurance plan’s list of covered medications (formulary) to find the most affordable options. Medications are often categorized into different tiers with varying costs. Some might need prior authorization, meaning your healthcare provider must get approval from your insurance before the drug is covered. You might also be required to try less expensive treatments first, a process known as step therapy. There could also be limits on how much is covered for certain medications.
Understand Your Insurance Costs (Copayment or Coinsurance)
Check your monthly premiums to know how much you pay each month for your prescription drug plan. Take note of the amount for out-of-pocket costs for your medications before your insurance starts to pay. This is called the deductible. After meeting your deductible, you’ll either pay a fixed amount (copayment) or a percentage of the drug cost (coinsurance) for your medications.
If you have Medicare, there is now a limit on how much you pay each year for covered drugs. Once you reach that limit, you pay nothing more for covered drugs for the rest of the year.
Patient Assistance Programs for Eczema Medications
Use the list below to contact drug companies and find out about their patient assistance programs and discounts. If you are still unable to afford the prescribed medication, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacy. It’s very important to take your medication as prescribed. Be sure to ask your healthcare provider or pharmacy for help so you don’t go without taking your eczema medication.
Topical Corticosteroids
Diprolene®
Generic name: Augmented betamethasone dipropionate ointment
Manufacturer: Organon, https://www.organon.com/
Support program: 844-674-3200, [email protected]
Generics: Multiple generics for betamethasone dipropionate topical are available.
Diprosone® Cream: 0.05% W/W/Lotion: 0.05% W/W/Ointment: 0.05% W/W
Generic name: Betamethasone dipropionate
Manufacturer: TEVA, https://www.tevausa.com/our-products/tevagenerics/teva-generics-catalog/vision-product-page/betamethasonedipropionatecreamusp
Contact: 1-888-TEVA-USA (1-888-838-2872) (8:00 am-5:00 pm EST or email [email protected].)
Clobetasol topical
Generic name: Clobetasol topical
Manufacturer: E. Fougera & Co., a division of Sandoz, https://www.us.sandoz.com/fougera/
Contact: 1-800-525-8747
Generics: Multiple generics for clobetasol topical are available.
The product trade names Temovate® and Temovate E were discontinued.
Clobetasol propionate foam
Generic name: Clobetasol propionate foam
Generics: Generics for clobetasol foam are available.
The product trade names Olux® | Olux-E® Foam were discontinued.
Vanos®
Generic name: Fluocinonide – cream; topical
Manufacturer: Bausch Health Companies Inc., https://www.bauschhealth.com/
Formerly Medicis via Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which was purchased by Bausch)
Contact: 1-800-321-4576
Generics: Multiple generics for fluocinonide cream are available.
Fluticasone propionate cream
Generic name: Fluticasone propionate cream
Manufacturer: Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., https://www.us.sandoz.com/fougera/
Contact: 1-800-525-8747
Generics: Multiple generics for fluticasone propionate cream are available.
The product trade name Cutivate® was discontinued.
Mometasone furoate
Generic name: Mometasone furoate
Generics: Generics for mometasone furoate are available.
The product trade name Elocon® was discontinued.
Prednicarbate topical
Generic name: Prednicarbate topical
Generics: Generics for prednicarbate are available.
The product trade name Dermatop® was discontinued.
Triamcinolone topical
Generic name: Triamcinolone topical
Generics: Generics for triamcinolone are available.
The product trade name Kenalog was discontinued.
Amcinonide topical
Generic name: Amcinonide topical
Generics: Generics for amcinonide are available.
The product trade name Cyclocort was discontinued.
Calcineurin Inhibitors (Topicals)
Protopic® Ointment 0.1% and 0.03%
Generic name: Tacrolimus ointment
Manufacturer: Astellas (formally manufactured by LEO), https://www.astellas.com/us/
Contact: 1-800-727-7003 or 1-800-477-6472, AstellasAnswers.com
Astellas Pharma Support Solutions: This resource helps patients prescribed an Astellas medication understand their insurance coverage and how to get their medicine paid for. It provides information on programs that can reduce the cost of Astellas medicines and offers support to people who have no insurance.
Tacrolimus Ointment
Generic for Protopic Ointment 0.1% And 0.03%
Generic name: Tacrolimus ointment
Manufacturers: E. Fougera & Co., a division of Sandoz, https://www.sandoz.com/us-en/fougera/.
Contact: 1-800-525-8747.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, https://www.glenmarkpharma-us.com/.
Contact (Glenmark): 1-888-721-7115
Elidel®
Generic name: Pimecrolimus cream
Manufacturer: Bausch Health Companies Inc. (formerly Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which was purchased by Bausch), https://www.bauschhealth.com/
Contact: 1-800-321-4576
Pimecrolimus Cream, 1%: Generic Version of Elidel
Generic name: Pimecrolimus cream
Manufacturers: TEVA, https://www.tevausa.com/our-products/tevagenerics/teva-generics-catalog/vision-product-page/pimecrolimuscream1
Contact: 1-888-838-2872
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., https://glenmarkpharma-us.com/pimecrolimus-cream-1/
Contact: 201-684-8000 (8:00 am–5:00 pm EST)
Topical PDE4 Inhibitors
Eucrisa® (Crisaborole 2%)
https://www.eucrisa.com/
Generic name: Crisaborole
Manufacturer: Pfizer, https://www.pfizer.com/
Contact: 1-800-879-3477 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am- 7:00 pm EST); 1-833-956-3376 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am- 8:00 pm EST)
Pfizer Dermatology Patient Access: The program offers financial assistance to eligible patients with commercial insurance for Eucrisa:
• Patients with commercial insurance that covers Eucrisa: $10/Tube
• Patients with commercial insurance that does not cover Eucrisa: $100/Tube
With the Copay Savings Card, you could pay as little as $10 per tube. Sign up for eligibility information here: https://www.eucrisa.com/eucrisa-information-sign-up
Generics: No generic for Eucrisa is currently available.
Zoryve® Cream and Foam (Roflumilast)
https://www.zoryve.com/atopic-derm
Generic name: Roflumilast
Manufacturer: Arcutis Biotherapeutics, https://www.arcutis.com/
Contact: (844) 979-1288 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am- 8:00 pm EST)
ZORYVE Direct Savings Card: Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 for Zoryve. Sign up here: https://www.zoryve.com/save-with-zoryve-direct
Generics: No generic for Zoryve is currently available.
Adquey™ (Difamilast 1% Ointment) — Approved by FDA in February 2026
https://www.adquey.com/
Generic name: Difamilast
Manufacturer: Acrotech Biopharma Inc., https://www.acrotechbiopharma.com/
Contact: 1-888-292-9617
Savings program: None available at this time. Contact the manufacturer for help with cost.
Generics: No generic for Adquey is currently available.
Topical Therapeutic Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Agonist
VTAMA®
https://vtama.com/eczema/
Generic name: Tapinarof
Manufacturer: Organon (formerly Dermavant), https://www.organon.com/
Contact: 1-844-674-3200 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm ET)
MyVTAMA™ Savings Program: Eligible patients with commercial insurance may pay as little as $0 and no more than $35. You must be 18 or older. Not for people with Medicare, Medicaid, or other government insurance.
Sign up here: https://vtama.com/eczema/savings-program/
Generics: No generics for VTAMA are currently available.
Biologic Treatments
Dupixent®
https://www.dupixent.com/atopicdermatitis/
Generic name: Dupilumab
Manufacturer: Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, https://www.sanofi.us/en and https://www.regeneron.com/
Contact: Sanofi: 1-800-981-2491, Regeneron: 1-844-734-6643, [email protected]
DUPIXENT MyWay Copay Card: Eligible patients with commercial insurance may pay as little as $0 per fill of Dupixent up to a yearly program maximum. Not for people with Medicare, Medicaid, or other government insurance. Sign up here: https://www.dupixent.com/support-savings/copay-card-insurance-enrollment?indication=atopicdermatitis
Dupixent MyWay®: 1-844-387-4936
Generics: No biosimilars (generics) for Dupixent are currently available.
Adbry®
Generic name: Tralokinumab-ldrm
Manufacturer: LEO Pharma Inc., https://www.leo-pharma.us/
Contact: 877-494-4536, Online-Form: https://leo-pharma.us/additional-contact-us
Adbry® Rapid Access™ Program: If you have commercial health insurance, you may be able to receive your first dose of Adbry for free within 48 hours. Call 844-692-3279 to see if you qualify.
Adbry® Bridge Care™ Program: If you have commercial insurance that does not yet cover Adbry, you may be able to receive Adbry for free for up to 6 months of free medicine within a 24-month period, or until your insurance approves Adbry, whichever comes first. Call 844-692-3279 to see if you qualify.
Adbry® Patient Assistance Program: If you have financial need and have limited or no prescription coverage, you may be able to receive Adbry at no cost. Call 844-692-3279 to see if you qualify.
Adbry® Copay Program: If you have commercial health insurance, you may be able to pay as little as a $0* copay each time you fill Adbry. You do not need to be enrolled in Adbry® Advocate™ to get the Adbry digital copay card. Sign-up here: https://portal.trialcard.com/leo/adbry/
Generics: No biosimilars (generics) for Adbry are currently available.
Ebglyss®
https://ebglyss.lilly.com
Generic name: Lebrikizumab-lbkz
Manufacturer: Eli Lilly, https://www.lilly.com
Contact: 1-800-LILLY-RX (1-800-545-5979)
Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program: The Lilly Cares Foundation offers free Ebglyss for eligible uninsured or underinsured patients.
Ebglyss Copay Savings Card: Eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $5 per month. Sign up here: https://enrollment.ebglyss.lilly.com/enroll/prescription
Generics: No biosimilars (generics) for Ebglyss are currently available.
Nemluvio®
https://www.nemluvio.com/eczema
Generic name: Nemolizumab-ilto
Manufacturer: Galderma, https://www.galderma.com/
Contact: 1-855-NEMLUVIO (1-855-636-5884)
Galderma Patient Services (GPS): Includes copay assistance for eligible patients and patient assistance programs for uninsured or underinsured patients. Learn more at: https://www.nemluvio.com/eczema/galderma-patient-services
Generics: No biosimilars (generics) for Nemluvio are currently available.
JAK Inhibitors
Cibinqo®
https://www.cibinqo.com/
Generic name: Abrocitinib
Manufacturer: Pfizer, https://www.pfizer.com/
Contact: 1-800-879-3477 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm EST)
Copay Savings Card: Eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0 per month with the copay card.
Pfizer Dermatology Patient Access: If your commercial insurance delays or denies coverage, you may be able to get Cibinqo at no cost for up to 2 years. If you have government insurance or no insurance, Pfizer will guide you through Medicare Extra Help or Medicaid. If denied, they will check if you qualify for the Pfizer Patient Assistance Program to get Cibinqo for free. Enroll here: https://www.pfizerdermatologypatientaccess.com/patients/enrollment or call 1-833-956-3376 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am- 8:00 pm EST).
Generics: No generics for Cibinqo are available.
Opzelura®
Generic name: Ruxolitinib
Manufacturer: Incyte, https://incyte.com/
Patient assistance: https://www.opzeluraontrac.com/
Contact: 855-463-3463, [email protected]
Copay Savings Program: If you have commercial insurance, you may pay as little as $0 per tube.
IncyteCARES Patient Assistance Program: If you have no prescription insurance, or have Medicare Part D and can’t afford your copay, you may be able to get Opzelura at no cost. Income limits apply. Call 1-800-583-6964
Generics: No generics for Opzelura are currently available.
Rinvoq®
https://www.rinvoq.com/atopic-dermatitis
Generic name: Upadacitinib
Manufacturer: Abbvie, https://www.abbvie.com/
Contact: 1-800-222-6885, https://www.abbvie.com/contactus.html
Rinvoq Complete Savings Card: Eligible patients can pay as little as $0 a month for their prescription with commercial insurance. Sign-up here: https://www.rinvoq.com/resources/save-on-rinvoq-costs
myAbbVie Assist: Provides AbbVie medicine to qualifying patients who are uninsured, unemployed, or recently lost insurance coverage. Rinvoq may be available at no additional cost.
Learn more at: AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist
For insurance questions: 1-800-274-6867
Generics: No generics for Rinvoq are currently available.
Anzupgo® (Delgocitinib Cream) for chronic hand eczema in adults
https://www.anzupgo.com/
Generic name: Delgocitinib
Manufacturer: LEO Pharma Inc., https://www.leo-pharma.us/
Anzupgo Copay Program: Eligible patients with commercial insurance may pay as little as $0 per tube. Call 833-506-3445.
Anzupgo Bridge Program: If your insurance coverage is delayed, you may be able to get a limited supply at no cost. Call 855-269-8746.
Generics: No generics for Anzupgo are currently available.
Oral or injectable corticosteroids
Prednisone
Generic name: Prednisone
Generics: Generics are available.
The product trade name Rayos® was discontinued.
Prednisolone sodium phosphate
Generic name: Prednisolone sodium phosphate
Generics: Generics are available.
The product trade name Pediapred® was discontinued.
Prednisolone
Generic name: Prednisolone
Generics: Ask your doctor for the best recommended generic alternative.
The product trade name Millipred® was discontinued.
Medrol®
Generic name: Methylprednisolone (oral)
Manufacturer: Pfizer, https://www.pfizer.com/
Contact: 1-800-879-3477 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am- 7:00 pm EST)
Generics: Generics for Medrol are available.
Depo-Medrol®
Generic name: Methylprednisolone acetate (injection)
Manufacturer: Pfizer, https://www.pfizer.com/
Contact: 1-800-879-3477 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am- 7:00 pm EST)
Generics: Generics for Depo-Medrol are available.
Dexamethasone
Generic name: Dexamethasone (oral)
Generics: Generics are available.
The product trade name TaperDex™ was discontinued.
Over-the-Counter Treatments (Corticosteroids)
Cortizone-10
https://www.cortizone10.com/en-us
Generic name: Hydrocortisone
Manufacturer: Opella, https://www.opella.com/
Contact: 1-866-844-2798 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm EST)
Coupons: Find printable coupons directly on the website: https://www.cortizone10.com/en-us/savings
Generics: Generics for hydrocortisone are available.
Over-the-Counter Treatments (Antihistamines)
Allegra®
https://www.allegra.com/en-us
Generic name: Fexofenadine HCl
Manufacturer: Opella, https://www.opella.com/
Contact: 1-866-844-2798 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am- 6:00 pm EST)
Savings: Sign up on the website for offers, or earn rewards through Ibotta or Fetch: https://www.allegra.com/en-us/allergy-medicine-coupons
Generics: Generics for Allegra (Fexofenadine HCl) are available.
Benadryl®
https://www.benadryl.com/
Generic name: Diphenhydramine
Manufacturer: Kenvue, https://www.kenvue.com/
Contact: 1-877-717-2824 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am- 5:30 pm EST)
Coupons: Sign up to receive a $2 coupon at https://www.benadryl.com/save-on-benadryl
Generics: Generics for Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) are available.
Claritin®
https://www.claritin.com/
Generic name: Loratadine
Manufacturer: Bayer, https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america
Contact: 800-252-7484 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am- 8:00 pm EST)
Coupons: Sign up to get monthly digital coupons (limit one per person per month): https://www.claritin.com/coupons-sign-up-and-login
Generics: Generics for Claritin (Loratadine) are available.
Xyzal®
https://www.xyzal.com/
Generic name: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride
Manufacturer: Opella, https://www.opella.com/
Contact: 1-866-844-2798 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am- 6:00 pm EST)
Coupons: Find printable coupons directly on the website: https://www.xyzal.com/en-us/savings
Generics: Generics for Xyzal (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride) are available.
Zyrtec®
https://www.zyrtec.com/products
Generic name: Cetirizine
Manufacturer: Kenvue, https://www.kenvue.com/
Contact: 1-800-343-7805 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm EST)
Coupons: Sign up for coupons: https://www.zyrtec.com/savings
Generics: Generics for Zyrtec (Cetirizine) are available.
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