Acitretin Coupons & Prices

Acitretin FAQs

How much does Acitretin cost without insurance?

If you do not have health insurance coverage, then pricing of Acitretin may be as high as $1,133.37. Save on this total by using a SingleCare Acitretin discount card. Pay $156.26 for your Acitretin refill when you use SingleCare's card at neighborhood pharmacies such as Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger, CVS pharmacy, and Duane Reade.

How much does Acitretin cost with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist to calculate your Acitretin price with insurance since copays vary by health insurance plan. With SingleCare, Acitretin costs $156.26, which could be more affordable than your insurance. Take our discount card to your local pharmacy to compare prices.

Does Medicare cover Acitretin and how much does it cost?

Acitretin is usually covered by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans. The average cost for Acitretin with Medicare varies. You can also reduce your Acitretin cost by using a SingleCare savings card. Pay $156.26 for Acitretin when you use your SingleCare savings card at participating pharmacies.

What is the brand name of Acitretin?

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. are some manufacturers of Acitretin. Acitretin is sold under the brand-name drugs Soriatane and Soriatane CK.

What is Acitretin?

Acitretin is a member of the antipsoriatics drug class and is commonly used for pityriasis rubra pilaris or severe psoriasis. Acitretin is a retinoid, which is a form of vitamin A and works by stopping excessive growth and thickening of skin cells. The thickening is called keratinization and occurs due to a buildup of a protein called keratin in the cells. 

You should not take this prescription drug if you have severe liver disease or severe kidney disease, you have high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat) in your blood, you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are also using methotrexate, or you also use tetracycline antibiotic (such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, and others). 

Acitretin causes extreme birth defects, so you should never use this drug if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Women of childbearing age should only use Acitretin if they are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and if other treatments have not worked or cannot be tolerated. If you are a woman, you will have to use two effective birth control methods and undergo required pregnancy testing—monthly while taking this medicine, and every 3 months for at least 3 years after your last dose. 

Additionally, people (male or females) should not donate blood while taking Acitretin and for at least 3 years after the last dose. If donated blood is given to pregnant women, it can result in birth defects. 

Your healthcare professional will give you more information about Acitretin and pregnancy, and enroll you in the Do Your P.A.R.T. (Pregnancy Prevention Actively Required During and After Treatment) program. 

What are the side effects of Acitretin?

Common side effects associated with Acitretin include chapped lips, dry mouth, weak nails, dry eyes, discomfort while wearing contact lenses, hair loss, dry or runny nose, nosebleeds, joint pain, and tight muscles. Your skin may be sticky, itchy, scaly, or fragile and may peel, especially in the fingertips, palms, and soles.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Acitretin and get medical help right away:

• Headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision

• Vision problems, especially at night

• Mood changes, depression, suicidal thoughts

• Pain, tingling, difficulty moving your hands or feet

• Increased urination, or if you are very hungry or thirsty

• Shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, chest pain, weakness, difficulty speaking, or swelling in the leg

• Sudden swelling, weight gain, fever, feeling faint or lightheaded, muscle ache

• Serious skin problems like redness, peeling, itching, or pain

Serious allergic reactions to Acitretin are rare. If you experience hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, seek emergency medical help.

This is not a complete list of side effects. Speak to your healthcare provider for medical advice about others that may occur. You may report side effects to the FDA.