How much does Pepcid cost?

Pricing for Pepcid varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Pepcid need prior authorization?

Pepcid appears on 1 payer formulary in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Pepcid?

We haven't verified an active copay card or PAP for Pepcid in our current data. Check NeedyMeds or RxAssist for independent directories, or submit what you find via our "Report a broken link" form.

What is Pepcid used to treat?

Pepcid (generic: famotidine) is indicated for Acid Reflux, Indigestion. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does Pepcid have a generic version?

The generic name for Pepcid is famotidine. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

Pepcid

Generic: famotidine

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

Manufacturer: Merck
NDC: 66715-6422
RxCUI: 104094
Route: ORAL
ICD-10 indication: K21.9

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About Pepcid

What is this medication? Pepcid, which contains the active ingredient famotidine, is a medication classified as an H2 blocker or histamine-2 antagonist. Its primary function is to decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Doctors typically prescribe this medication to treat and prevent various conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach and intestinal ulcers. It is also highly effective for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, which occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus and causes irritation.

In addition to treating active ulcers and acid reflux, this medication is used to manage conditions where the stomach produces excessive amounts of acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It can also help relieve and prevent symptoms of heartburn associated with acid indigestion or a sour stomach. By reducing the overall acidity in the digestive system, the medication allows the lining of the esophagus and stomach to heal and protects them from further damage caused by corrosive gastric fluids.

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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Compare pricing elsewhere

RxCopays doesn't sell drugs or take referral fees. Here are the transparent-pricing directories we recommend checking alongside your insurance formulary.

Cost Plus Drug Company

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GoodRx

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NeedyMeds

Independent nonprofit directory of patient assistance programs, copay cards, and charity co-pay foundations.

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RxAssist

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Pepcid. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jan 25, 2024

Indications and usage

Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 12 years and over: do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing. do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Warnings

Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness frequent chest pain frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn unexplained weight loss nausea or vomiting stomach pain kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids and acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if your heartburn continues or worsens you need to take this product for more than 14 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

Conditions we've indexed resources for

Click a condition to see copay cards, grants, and PA rules specific to it. For the full list of FDA-approved indications, see Prescribing information above.

Medicare Part D coverage

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

Covered by plans

1 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 1

On 100% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

of covering formularies

Tier	Formularies on this tier	Share
Tier 1 (preferred generic)	1	100%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 0% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 1 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

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How this page is sourced

Drug identity verified against openFDA NDC Directory.
Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
Copay and assistance URLs verified periodically; if you hit a broken link, tell us.