Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Clotrimazole Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole 1% Cream (Rx, 30g) | $4 – $10 | $0 – $5 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Cream (Lotrisone generic) | $10 – $30 | $3 – $10 |
| Clotrimazole Troche 10mg | $15 – $40 | $5 – $15 |
What Affects the Cost
- Brand-name vs. generic availability
- Insurance formulary tier placement
- Pharmacy choice (retail vs. mail-order vs. Costco)
- Manufacturer savings cards and coupons
- Dosage and quantity prescribed
- Geographic location
Insurance Coverage
Typical coverage: Tier 1 generic — widely covered; most strengths also available OTC
Most insurance plans use a tiered formulary: Tier 1 (generic) $0-$15 copay, Tier 2 (preferred brand) $25-$75, Tier 3 (non-preferred brand) $50-$150, Tier 4 (specialty) $100-$500+. Prior authorization may be required for certain medications. Step therapy may require trying cheaper alternatives first.
How to Save Money
- Always ask for generic when available — saves 50-90%
- Use GoodRx, RxSaver, or similar discount cards
- Costco pharmacy is open to non-members and often has lowest prices
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs offers transparent low pricing
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs provide free medication to qualifying patients
- HSA/FSA funds can cover medication costs tax-free
Related Procedures & Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Clotrimazole cream costs $4 to $15 without insurance. The combination product with betamethasone costs $10 to $30.
Clotrimazole is an antifungal used to treat athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections. The troche form treats oral thrush.
Yes, clotrimazole 1% cream is available OTC for fungal skin infections. The combination with betamethasone and the oral troche require a prescription.