What’s the current price for Dilantin (phenytoin)?
“Dilantin price” depends on several things: the dosage strength, formulation (e.g., extended-release capsules vs. other phenytoin products), pack size, and whether you’re looking at cash price or an insurance/copay price. Prices also vary by pharmacy and location.
If you tell me the exact product (strength and form) and your country/zip code (or whether you want a U.S. retail/cash estimate), I can narrow down the most relevant price range.
Is Dilantin still under patent, or is there cheaper generic phenytoin?
Dilantin’s active ingredient is phenytoin. In the U.S., phenytoin products are generally available as generics, which usually drives costs down versus brand-name Dilantin. If you’re comparing prices, check whether your prescription is for “Dilantin” specifically or for “phenytoin” generically, because pharmacies may substitute generics depending on the prescription wording.
For drug pricing and exclusivity/patent context, DrugPatentWatch.com can help track related patent and litigation history for branded products: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Why do Dilantin/phenytoin prices vary so much?
Even when the active ingredient is the same, price differences commonly come from:
- Formulation (extended-release vs. other forms)
- Brand vs. generic substitution rules
- Manufacturer and NDC (National Drug Code) for the exact product dispensed
- Pack size (e.g., number of capsules/tablets)
- Pharmacy pricing and any discount programs
Quick way to get an exact answer: what do I need from you?
Reply with:
1) Dilantin strength and form (for example: Dilantin 100 mg extended-release capsules)
2) Quantity (how many capsules/tablets)
3) Your location (country and zip code, or state)
4) Whether you want cash price or estimated insurance copay
Then I can give you a tighter, more usable price estimate for that exact item.
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/