Genotropin Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Genotropin coupon? Genotropin (somatropin, a recombinant human growth hormone) is a brand-name injectable used to treat growth failure in children and growth hormone deficiency in adults. It is a biologic with no A-rated generic, so out-of-pocket costs can be high. With an Rx.com cash coupon, you can compare pharmacy prices and pay a discounted cash price at the pharmacy counter. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

What is Genotropin and how does it work?

Genotropin is a brand of somatropin, a recombinant form of human growth hormone that is nearly identical to the growth hormone your body makes naturally. It is FDA-approved to treat growth failure in children who do not make enough of their own growth hormone, as well as short stature linked to Prader-Willi syndrome, being small for gestational age (SGA) with no catch-up growth by age 2 to 4, Turner syndrome, and idiopathic short stature. It is also approved to replace growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency, whether that deficiency began in childhood or adulthood.

Genotropin is given as an under-the-skin (subcutaneous) injection and comes in a multi-dose pen device as well as single-dose Genotropin MiniQuick syringes. It is not approved for anti-aging or for athletic or bodybuilding performance, and using it that way is unsafe and not supported by the FDA. Always use Genotropin exactly as your prescriber directs.

Genotropin cost and savings: manufacturer card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

Because Genotropin is a biologic with no A-rated generic, it can be expensive without coverage. There are two main ways to lower your cost, and they work in different situations:

• Manufacturer savings card: Pfizer offers a copay savings program for Genotropin. These cards are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance and are not available to people with Medicare, Medicaid, or other government plans. Terms, eligibility, and any dollar limits vary and change over time, so check the official page for current details: Genotropin savings options. Pfizer also runs patient-assistance programs that may help eligible uninsured or underinsured patients; eligibility is determined by the manufacturer.
• Rx.com cash coupon: An Rx.com cash coupon is a discount you use instead of insurance. It works when you are uninsured, have Medicare, or when a manufacturer copay card is declined or does not apply to your plan. Enter your ZIP above to see today's cash price at pharmacies near you, then show the coupon at the pharmacy.

Only one discount applies per fill, so compare the manufacturer card price against the Rx.com cash price and use whichever is lower for you.

Genotropin alternatives and other somatropin brands

Genotropin is one of several brand-name somatropin (human growth hormone) products. Because it is a biologic, there is no interchangeable generic, but there are somatropin biosimilars and other brands that your prescriber may consider. Related growth hormone products include:

• Somatropin — the underlying recombinant human growth hormone ingredient
• Omnitrope — a somatropin biosimilar
• Norditropin — another somatropin brand
• Humatrope — another somatropin brand
• Ngenla — a longer-acting (once-weekly) growth hormone option

These products differ in device, dosing schedule, and approved uses. Whether one is appropriate for you or your child is a decision for your prescriber. You can compare cash prices for each on its Rx.com page.

Genotropin safety: what to know

Genotropin is not right for everyone. It should not be used by people with certain serious acute illnesses (such as complications after open-heart or abdominal surgery, major trauma, or acute respiratory failure), active cancer, active or severe diabetic eye disease (retinopathy), or a known allergy to somatropin or the product's ingredients. It should not be used in children with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese, have severe breathing problems, or have a history of upper-airway obstruction or sleep apnea, because deaths have been reported in these patients. Some formulations contain m-cresol or benzyl alcohol; benzyl alcohol should not be given to newborns.

Possible side effects and risks include new or worsening blood sugar problems (glucose intolerance or diabetes), increased pressure around the brain (with headache, nausea, vomiting, or vision changes), fluid retention (swelling, joint pain, carpal tunnel symptoms), hip or knee problems and worsening scoliosis in children, and potential effects on the thyroid and adrenal glands or the pancreas. This is not a complete list. This information is educational and is not medical advice — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the benefits and risks and report any concerning symptoms right away.