Miacalcin
( Calcitonin (Salmon) )
Set Dosage Details
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| CVS PHARMACY |
Retail
$1,606.99 |
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38% |
$1,004.16
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| WALGREENS |
$1,505.38
With Free Coupon
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| SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
$2,636.79
With Free Coupon
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| HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
$2,822.40
With Free Coupon
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| WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
Retail
$3,203.99 |
Save
12% |
$2,822.40
With Free Coupon
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| WALMART PHARMACY |
$3,050.33
With Free Coupon
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| CVS PHARMACY |
Retail
$1,606.99 |
Save
38% |
$1,004.16
With Free Coupon
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| CVS PHARMACY # |
$1,004.16
With Free Coupon
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| WALGREENS |
$1,505.38
With Free Coupon
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| SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
$2,636.79
With Free Coupon
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| GIANT PHARMACY |
$2,637.04
With Free Coupon
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| HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
$2,822.40
With Free Coupon
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| WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
Retail
$3,203.99 |
Save
12% |
$2,822.40
With Free Coupon
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| AKINA PHARMACY |
$3,011.86
With Free Coupon
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| MY DR'S PHARMACY |
$3,011.86
With Free Coupon
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| HARRIS TEETER |
$3,013.26
With Free Coupon
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| HEALTH STAR PHARMACY |
$3,013.26
With Free Coupon
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| LIBERTY PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES |
$3,013.26
With Free Coupon
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| LOUDOUN COMMUNITY PHARMACY |
$3,013.26
With Free Coupon
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| WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. |
$3,013.26
With Free Coupon
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| RX+PHARMACY |
$3,013.26
With Free Coupon
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| WALMART PHARMACY |
$3,050.33
With Free Coupon
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Drug Info for calcitonin (salmon)
Calcitonin salmon injection is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break more easily. Calcitonin salmon injection is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone and to quickly reduce calcium levels in the blood when needed. Calcitonin is a human hormone that is also found in salmon. It works by preventing bone breakdown and increasing bone density (thickness).
- Miacalcin
- Miacalcin Novaplus
- By injection
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin or into one of your muscles.
Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Do not use the medicine if it looks discolored or has particles in the liquid. Do not use the medicine if the vial is damaged.
If you are using this medicine for osteoporosis or Paget disease, take calcium and vitamin D supplements every day.
Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.
Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to calcitonin.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a low calcium level (hypocalcemia) or a vitamin D deficiency.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Low calcium levelsIncreased risk of cancer
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Some medicines can affect how calcitonin works. Tell your doctor if you are using lithium.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Low calcium levelsIncreased risk of cancer
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Muscle spasms or stiffness, anxiety, confusion, seizures
- Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, hands, or upper chest
- Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, hands, or upper chest
- Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump where the shot was given
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or loss of appetite
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Calcitonin price without insurance is about $108 for a supply of 4 milliliter of 200 intl units/inh spray. You could decrease costs by up to 80% using our OptionRx savings offer.
The OptionRx Calcitonin coupon card is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies including Walmart, Target, Rite Aid and Kroger for an 80% discount on your prescription. To check if your pharmacy accepts OptionRx coupons, enter the zip code on the Calcitonin page of our site and see if it appears in the search results. You can also bring your OptionRx discount card to your local pharmacy and the pharmacist will process your prescription using the BIN and PCN number on your card.
Calcitonin is a generic drug. Similar brand-name drugs include Fortical and Miacalcin. You can use our OptionRx savings offer to get an average Calcitonin discount at a participating local pharmacy of up 80% off of the retail price.
There are several ways to save on Calcitonin. Rx Outreach Medications, HealthWell Foundation Copay Program and Patient Access Network Foundation are patient assistance programs that assist low-income, underinsured and uninsured patients with access to medications such as Calcitonin for free or at a saving. You can also use our free coupon. Our customers typically find that they save more by using our OptionRx savings card.
