Is naproxen expensive?

Ah, the price of pain relief! The cost of blissful numbness! The bottom line for a body that works like a rusty cog. As you try to push through your daily grind with an ache in every joint, it is hard not to wonder if there is any hope for relief without breaking the bank. In this article, we will explore everything there is to know about naproxen and its affordability.

So what exactly is naproxen?

Naproxen cures pain and inflammation by reducing hormones that trigger discomfort in the body (1). It’s found under various brand names as tablets or capsules worldwide.

It may be used for:

• Arthritis.
• Tendinitis.
• Bursitis.

Interestingly enough, women who are looking forward to cramp-free periods can find solace in over-the-counter (OTC) naproxen as well (2)!

Now on towards the real question – how much would all this magic berries cost us?

How expensive could it get?

To make things clear right from the offsets: yes, naproxen could potentially burn quite a hole into our wallets; however, reports indicate that it has gotten cheaper over time (3). Thankfully enough for us humble folks out here!
The following table breaks down most affordable ranges at different retailers(4):

Retailer	Cost Per Count	Maximum Daily Dosage
Amazon	$0.14	5 pills
Walmart	$0.08	$15
Walgreens S$20

But let’s take a moment here – these numbers might look overwhelming or sparse depending on where you belong (5) .So to give a more structured view, let’s break things down into different types of naproxen and how their prices compare!

Different types – different costs

Here there are two distinct options:

Prescription Naproxen:

Prescription naproxen sodium generally means you’ll have to cough up a considerable amount:

Type	Cost
Aleve prescription	$130 average for 60 tablets
Naprosyn Prescription $120-135 per month

Ooof! That is indeed potentially an expensive habit right there.

OTC (Over-the-counter) Naproxen :

The pricing will be reliant on your geographical location, but in general, customers can buy either brand-name or generic versions underneath the counter. Here is what the range looks like at specific retailers across several locations.

Walmart price comparison

| Active Ingredient Name |Brand Name Best Seller Generic Names(Ranking from least expensive to most ) No-Name

||||
|- |-
|RFH|#1 Sellers |#2 Below #1 overall(top seller)

|–|–
||Aleve Advil

Found this table confusing? It alright mate – here’s one broken down based on mg!

All Round cost Comparison

|mgs tablet|Number Of Tablets|rates(company-wise)|

|–|–
||Rite Aid
220mg ||12

500mg
240tabs(Aleve)
30 days(Naprosyn)

So looking over the tables, Naproxen seems like a step in the right direction from an affordable standpoint (6)!

But what about insurance?

We all know that sometimes medical-related items can be covered by our insurance policies. So we have taken it upon ourselves to break down how these types of ailments are typically covered (7).

For prescription-based versions:

• tier one versions could cost anywhere between $1 and $10; most generic naproxen prescriptions lie around this.
• Tiers two and three could end up costing more — roundabout of $20-$50.

For OTC – unfortunately, they don’t really get covered under such policies but experts say if there is a legit reason for usage, customers may ask for an exemption or something special about their circumstances would land them discounts where applicable (but no promises!) (8)

Takeaways :

Naproxen isn’t as expensive as you’d think compared to other similar pain relievers on the market (COUGH Voltaren ). Depending on your choice of retailer or region-specific tax rates, prices can vary heavily.
Prescription based protocols give different tiers which imply distinct price brackets so make sure yours falls in a lower category.
OTC doesn’t tend to get coverage under typical health insurance plans sans some defined criteria.

Therefore our conclusion lies at… drumrolls…

Yes – Naproxen is affordable – unless you undertake daily rigorous physical activity resulting in persistent pain you wouldn’t need any sort of ‘prescribed’ medication 😉 .

And yeah now that we’ve said it,your wallet might just breathe easy during those tough times.

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