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What is linezolid 600 mg price?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for linezolid

Linezolid (often sold under brand names like Zyvox) is a prescription antibiotic that usually comes in 600 mg tablets or capsules. Because it’s a prescription drug, the price you pay can vary widely depending on:

Factor What it means for cost
Retail pharmacy Some pharmacies offer a discount or a lower “cash” price if you pay in full.
Insurance coverage If you have prescription drug coverage, copays can be as low as a few dollars per tablet (or a fixed amount per 10‑tablet pack).
Generic availability The generic version (often just “linezolid”) is usually cheaper than the brand name.
Location & pharmacy network Prices can differ between chains (e.g., CVS, Walgreens) and independent pharmacies.
Bulk purchase Buying a full 10‑tablet or 14‑tablet course can sometimes lower the per‑tablet price.

Rough price ranges (U.S. estimates)

  • Brand‑name (Zyvox) 600 mg tablets: $45–$60 per tablet.
    10‑tablet pack: ~ $450–$600.
    14‑tablet pack: ~ $630–$840.

  • Generic linezolid 600 mg tablets: $25–$45 per tablet.
    10‑tablet pack: ~ $250–$450.
    14‑tablet pack: ~ $350–$630.

These ranges reflect typical list prices; the amount you actually pay can be lower if you:

  1. Use an insurance plan with a low copay for antibiotics.
  2. Shop around at different pharmacies or use an online prescription service.
  3. Take advantage of manufacturer discount cards or coupons.

How to find the exact price for you

  1. Ask your prescriber – they can tell you whether the generic is covered by your insurance.
  2. Check online pharmacy pricing tools – sites like GoodRx or BlinkHealth show current prices from multiple pharmacies in your area.
  3. Contact your insurance – they can give you the exact copay or deductible amount for linezolid.

If you’re looking for a more precise number, it’s best to plug in your zip code and prescription details into one of those online tools or call your local pharmacy. They’ll give you the exact cost you’ll owe.



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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

82
82%
Grade B

Good

Mostly Aligned

Patient Risk: Low

Summary

The evaluation correctly identifies that claims 1 and 3 are supported by the label, claim 2 is partially supported, and claims 4 and 5 are not documented in the supplied label data. Important safety-related content in the full labeling is not addressed in the evaluated claims.

Category Scores

Dosage
82
Good

Accurate Statements

Linezolid is a prescription antibiotic.
Label indicates linezolid as a synthetic antibacterial agent and marks packaging as 'Rx only' (Sections 11, 12.4).
Linezolid usually comes in 600 mg tablets or capsules.
Label lists a 600 mg Tablet form (ZYVOX 600 mg Tablet). No capsule dosage form is described in the label excerpt.
Linezolid is sold under the brand name Zyvox.
Label uses the brand Zyvox for linezolid products (Sections 11, 12.4).

Unsupported Statements

The generic version is often just 'linezolid'.
No information about generic naming is provided in the supplied label sections.
The generic version is usually cheaper than the brand name.
No pricing or cost information is provided in the supplied label sections.

Contradictions

Important Omissions

Serotonin syndrome risk with concomitant serotonergic or MAO inhibitor drugs
Importance: Moderate
Myelosuppression (thrombocytopenia, anemia) with prolonged use
Importance: Moderate
Peripheral and optic neuropathy and lactic acidosis risk with extended use
Importance: Moderate
Pregnancy risk
Importance: Moderate
Pediatric safety and dosing specifics
Importance: Moderate

Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: Low
The evaluated claims do not introduce new patient safety risks but omit critical safety content present in the full label (boxed warnings, contraindications, and population-specific safety).

Regulatory Assessment

On Label Yes
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk Low

Recommendation

Mostly Aligned

Primary Issue
Missing safety content and use-in-populations details; no information on boxed warnings, contraindications, interactions, or dosing safety beyond the 600 mg tablet form.

Suggested Improvement
Incorporate FDA-labeled indications, complete dosing guidance, contraindications, boxed warnings, warnings/precautions, drug interactions, use in special populations (pregnancy, pediatric), administration instructions, and storage/handling details; confirm generic naming information if applicable.

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
62
Visibility
69
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
50
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For

Core Claims
  • Linezolid is a prescription antibiotic that usually comes in 600 mg tablets or capsules.
  • Linezolid is sold under the brand Zyvox.
  • The generic version (often just linezolid) is usually cheaper than the brand name.
  • Generic linezolid 600 mg tablets: $25–$45 per tablet.
  • Brand-name Zyvox 600 mg tablets cost $45–$60 per tablet.
Differentiators
  • Brand-name Zyvox vs generic linezolid price difference.
  • Prices differ by pharmacy chains (CVS, Walgreens) and independent pharmacies.
  • Generics can be substantially cheaper than Zyvox for 600 mg tablets.
  • Bulk purchases can lower the per-tablet price.
  • Online pricing tools such as GoodRx or BlinkHealth show current prices from multiple pharmacies.
Pricing Perception: Mid Range