Where to Find the Cheapest Pitocin Price

Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $8.23 for Oxytocin with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.

Generic and brand-name pricing for Oxytocin is broken out in the tables above where both exist in our data. Generic versions are typically the lower-cost option, but availability depends on the specific formulation and dosage.

Your out-of-pocket cost with insurance depends on your specific plan and the price the hospital charges for the medication. It's important to note that Pitocin is often covered under a health plan's medical benefits rather than its prescription drug benefits. For potential additional savings, you can ask the hospital if they accept pharmacy discount programs, which could lower your payment.

Pitocin is not typically covered under Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. It is usually covered as a medical benefit under Medicare Part B. For patients without Medicare coverage, asking the hospital about accepted pharmacy savings programs may offer a way to reduce the medication's cost.

Yes. The generic name for Pitocin is oxytocin. It's important to understand that Pitocin or its generic equivalent is procured directly by the hospital from specialty suppliers. The patient does not select the brand or manufacturer of the medication used during labor and delivery.