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Amoxicillin 500 mg

Generic: Amoxicillin

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
NDC
83112-500
RxCUI
308191
Route
ORAL
ICD-10 indication
L20.9

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About Amoxicillin 500 mg

What is this medication? Amoxicillin 500 mg is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause illness in different parts of the body. Common conditions treated with this medication include chest infections like pneumonia, dental abscesses, ear infections, and urinary tract infections. It is also frequently used to treat throat infections such as strep throat and various types of skin infections.

This medication is specifically designed to target bacteria and will not work for viral infections like the common cold or the flu. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases the risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment. It is important to complete the full course of Amoxicillin as prescribed by a healthcare provider, even if symptoms disappear after a few days, to ensure the infection is completely cleared and to prevent the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Copay & patient assistance

Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program for more details.

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Conditions we've indexed resources for

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Medicare Part D coverage

How Amoxicillin 500 mg appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

63%

3,488 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 1

On 75% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

0%

of covering formularies

TierFormularies on this tierShare
Tier 1 (preferred generic)247
75%
Tier 2 (generic)79
24%
Tier 3 (preferred brand)1
0%
Tier 62
1%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 0% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 329 of 65 formularies

How to read this:plans on the same formulary share tier + PA rules. Your specific plan's copay depends on (a) the tier above, (b) your plan's cost-share for that tier, (c) whether you're in the initial coverage phase or past the 2026 $2,000 out-of-pocket cap. For your exact plan, check its Summary of Benefits or log in to your Medicare.gov account. Copay cards don't apply to Medicare (federal law).

Prior authorization & coverage

PayerPAStep therapyCopay tier

Medicare Part D

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