See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Nystatin
What does nystatin–triamcinolone cream cost (and what drives the price)?
The price for nystatin–triamcinolone cream can vary a lot based on:
- The exact product strength and size (tube size, concentration).
- Whether you’re paying cash or using insurance.
- Your pharmacy and location.
- Whether a generic version is available for your exact NDC (National Drug Code).
Because “nystatin triamcinolone cream” can refer to different package sizes and formulations, the most accurate way to quote a price is to look up the exact NDC (or the label details like “% nystatin / % triamcinolone” plus tube size).
How can I find the current cash price quickly?
If you want to compare prices fast, search using:
- The product’s exact name as printed on the box (including strength)
- Package size (e.g., 30 g, 60 g, etc.)
- Your pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, etc.)
- Your zip code
DrugPatentWatch.com is mainly useful for patent/exclusivity questions rather than real-time retail pricing, so it typically won’t give a direct shelf price for a generic like this, but it can help confirm whether the product is under patent restrictions.
Is this usually covered by insurance?
Nystatin–triamcinolone topical combinations are commonly prescribed, but coverage depends on:
- Your plan’s formulary
- Prior authorization rules (rare, but possible)
- Whether your plan prefers a different antifungal/steroid combination
If you share your insurance type (or whether you need a cash price), I can suggest what to check on the label and formulary side.
Generic vs brand: which one changes the cost most?
For combination topical creams like nystatin–triamcinolone, cost often changes the most when:
- The brand name is used instead of a generic equivalent, or
- The package size changes (larger tube = usually lower per-gram cost)
Tell me your exact product and I’ll narrow the estimate
Reply with any two of the following and I’ll help pinpoint the most likely price range and what to search for:
- Tube size (grams)
- Strength (the % amounts for nystatin and triamcinolone)
- Your country (US/other)
- Your pharmacy or zip code
- Whether you’re paying cash or using insurance
Source
- [1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/