Key Takeaways
- Crexont is an extended-release Parkinson’s capsule, and one 120-capsule bottle lasts from 20 days to two months, depending on how many capsules you take each day.
- A month of Crexont costs about $570 to $690 without insurance at four capsules a day, and every strength costs about the same per capsule.
- Commercial insurance, Amneal’s no-cost program, and Prescription Hope’s advocacy service can help eligible patients lower the cost.
Crexont is an extended-release capsule of carbidopa and levodopa for Parkinson’s disease, sold only as a brand-name drug since the FDA approved it in 2024. Without insurance, one bottle of 120 capsules costs several hundred dollars.
If you take four capsules a day, that bottle lasts a month, so the Crexont cost per month equals the price of a full bottle. This guide covers what a month costs at different doses, what insurance changes, and where to find help with the cost.
Crexont Cost Per Month by Daily Dose
How many capsules you take each day decides your monthly cost. Without insurance, a 120-capsule bottle costs about $570 to $690, depending on the pharmacy.
Federal pricing data on Medicaid.gov shows that pharmacies pay about $4.58 per capsule at every strength, so a higher strength doesn’t cost more. The table shows how long one bottle lasts at each daily amount and what that means per month without insurance.
| Capsules a day | One bottle lasts | About per month without insurance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 60 days | $285 to $345 |
| 3 | 40 days | $430 to $520 |
| 4 | 30 days | $570 to $690 |
| 6 | 20 days | $855 to $1,035 |
At one bottle a month, a year of Crexont comes to about $6,800 to $8,300. Doses can go up gradually over time, so the monthly cost can rise when your doctor adjusts your schedule.
Is There a Generic for Crexont?
No generic version is available yet. Each capsule pairs immediate-release granules with extended-release pellets, a newer formulation that only Amneal makes.
Older carbidopa/levodopa medicines do have generics. The same federal data shows how much carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone, a different combination medicine, costs pharmacies as a generic, about 58 to 80 cents per tablet. These medicines release levodopa differently, so only your doctor can say whether another option fits your treatment.
What Insurance Changes About Your Crexont Bill
With insurance, you pay your plan’s share of each bottle, either a flat copay or coinsurance, which is a percentage of the price. Until you meet your deductible, you may pay the full price.
More commercial plans have added Crexont since it launched, and it’s also on the VA National Formulary and the TRICARE Uniform Formulary. Your plan’s drug formulary sets the tier, and some plans require prior authorization first. If a plan says no, your doctor’s office can ask for an exception or file an appeal.
With commercial insurance, Amneal’s copay offer can lower what you pay, with a maximum benefit of $150, but it doesn’t apply to government plans. Some plans also charge less per month for a 90-day supply from a mail-order pharmacy.
How to Make Crexont More Affordable
If your plan leaves a large share or you have no insurance, there are other ways to lower what you pay for Crexont.
- Amneal’s no-cost medication program: Amneal offers Crexont at no cost for up to one year to eligible patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing financial hardship. Approval depends on household income, insurance status, and the manufacturer’s current criteria, and the application requires paperwork from both you and your prescriber.
- Help with the cost of Crexont: Prescription Hope works directly with Amneal’s program on your behalf if you meet the program’s guidelines. The team handles the application, coordinates the forms your doctor needs to complete, tracks refills, and manages yearly renewals, all for a flat $70/month per medication.
The medication is provided at no cost by the manufacturer, and the fee covers the advocacy service for Crexont.
Pre-qualification is at no cost, and you’re only charged if you’re approved. The team confirms within 48 business hours whether you’re eligible, and approved patients usually receive Crexont in 2 to 4 weeks.
Since 2006, Prescription Hope has offered prescription assistance to patients across the country. It is not insurance, not a pharmacy, and not a coupon or discount card.
Choosing the Right Way to Pay for Crexont
Crexont’s monthly cost depends on how many capsules you take and how much of each bottle your plan covers. The option that lowers it most depends on whether you have commercial insurance or need help beyond it.
If paying for Crexont each month is a strain, you can see if your medication qualifies for help through Prescription Hope.
FAQs About Crexont Cost
Does Crexont Cost More Than Rytary?
Per capsule, the two cost pharmacies about the same, with Rytary at around $4 to $5. The capsules hold different amounts of levodopa, so the monthly cost depends on the dose your doctor prescribes.
Does the Prescription Hope Fee Change If My Dose Goes Up?
No. The fee stays the same no matter how many Crexont capsules you take each day.
Can Prescription Hope Help With My Other Parkinson’s Medications?
Yes, if those medications have a manufacturer program you qualify for. In the clinical trial behind Crexont’s approval, about 73% of patients also took at least one other Parkinson’s medication. Prescription Hope works with more than 180 manufacturers.
